Inter Miami CF vs Charlotte FC – Match Preview

Chase Stadium is buzzing with excitement as Inter Miami CF hosts Charlotte FC. This thrilling first-round match in the Major League Soccer is set for Friday, September 28th at 23:30 GMT. Inter Miami CF, at the top of the standings with 64 points, is showing their championship form. Charlotte FC, in the 15th spot, aims to improve their standing. With both teams motivated for a win, this match promises high stakes and intense competition.

Inter Miami CF – Form

Inter Miami CF has been resilient in their recent games. They drew with New York City FC on September 21, 2024, in a Major League Soccer match that ended 1-1. Before this, they achieved a 3:1 victory at home against Philadelphia Union. Lionel Messi scored twice, and Luis Suarez added a late goal in that game. Their away game against Chicago Fire FC resulted in a 4:1 win. These outcomes show a team in good form, meeting bookmakers’ predictions.

Charlotte FC – Form

Charlotte FC has had varied success recently. Their last game on September 21 against New England Revolution ended in a 4-0 win at home. This result was better than expected. However, they faced a 2-0 defeat at Orlando City on September 19 and a 2-1 loss to CF Montreal on September 14. Both were away games. Despite being the favorites against Montreal, Charlotte FC did not meet expectations, leading to a series of surprising outcomes.

Inter Miami CF – Charlotte FC – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on July 3, 2024. Inter Miami CF won 2:1 in a Major League Soccer game. In their past six meetings, Inter Miami CF has won three times, while Charlotte FC has claimed two victories. This gives the home side a slight advantage in recent matchups. In three of the last five games, both teams scored. The last three home games for Inter Miami CF against Charlotte FC saw over 3.5 goals, indicating potential for a high-scoring game.

Inter Miami CF – Charlotte FC – Standings

The standings show a clear difference between the two teams. Inter Miami CF leads with 64 points from 30 matches, indicating their strong season. They have scored 68 goals but conceded 44. Charlotte FC is in the 15th position with 41 points. They were expected to be a mid-table team and have scored 36 goals while conceding 33. The 23-point gap highlights the challenge for Charlotte FC in this match.

Inter Miami CF vs Charlotte FC – Top scorers

Luis Suarez leads Inter Miami CF’s attack with 17 goals. Lionel Messi follows with 14 goals. Leonardo Campana and Robert Taylor have also contributed with 7 and 5 goals, respectively. Jordi Alba has added 4 goals from defense. For Charlotte FC, Patrick Agyemang is the top scorer with 8 goals. Kerwin Vargas has 6, and Liel Abada has contributed 5. Iuri Tavares and midfielder Ashley Westwood have scored 3 and 2 goals, respectively. Both teams have players who can change the game’s outcome.

Inter Miami CF vs Charlotte FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Inter Miami CF with odds of 1.50 for a home win. This reflects their strong position and scoring ability. Charlotte FC has odds of 5.75 for an away win. A draw is less likely at 4.33. Inter Miami’s form and head-to-head record make them the favorites. The “halftime-fulltime” bet offers odds of 1.95 for Inter Miami leading at both intervals. The “draw-no-bet” option for Inter Miami is at 1.20. The “double-chance” bet for either team to win is at 2.50.

Inter Miami CF vs Charlotte FC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals bet is at 1.40, indicating a likely high-scoring game. Inter Miami CF has a strong offense with 68 goals in 30 matches. Charlotte FC has scored 36 and conceded 33. Past meetings suggest over 3.5 goals in the last three games at Inter Miami’s home. Thus, “Over 2.5” at 1.40 offers value. For those seeking more risk, “Over 3.5” at 1.909 could be appealing.

Inter Miami CF vs Charlotte FC – BTTS Betting

The BTTS market offers odds of 1.50 for “Yes” and 2.50 for “No”. BTTS “Yes” has occurred in 3 out of the last 6 matches. Inter Miami’s recent home games and Charlotte’s away form suggest both teams might score. Given Inter Miami’s 68 goals and Charlotte’s decent scoring, BTTS “Yes” at 1.50 is an attractive bet.

Inter Miami CF vs Charlotte FC – Prediction