Major League Soccer: Orlando City vs Inter Miami CF – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 2 match between Orlando City and Inter Miami CF and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

As the early season favourites, Orlando City will look to justify their title credentials this coming Monday when they take on Inter Miami CF for a round 2 match in the Major League Soccer.

Orlando City endured a disappointing opening game in the new Major League Soccer season which left them stunned without points.

Team form: Orlando City vs Inter Miami CF

Orlando City Form

In their last three matches, Orlando City lost 4-2 against Toronto FC, 3-1 against Chicago Fire FC and 1-2 against New York Red Bulls. Orlando City won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored 13 and conceded nine goals.

Inter Miami CF Form

Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Inter Miami CF. They first took out New York City FC by 5-1 before downing Vancouver Whitecaps by 3-1. The winning streak came to an end against Los Angeles FC, who ran out 3-0 winners. Inter Miami CF managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored 15 while also conceding eight times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats and facts for Orlando City and Inter Miami CF

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Orlando City and Inter Miami CF. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Orlando City vs Inter Miami CF

Having scored just once lately in the Major League Soccer, David Brekalo will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Inter Miami CF hope Tadeo Allende can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of eight Major League Soccer goals in his last six Major League Soccer games.

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Full-time result

Orlando City won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing three as well. Inter Miami CF won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost four in this run. Orlando City lost 4 matches on the bounce. Orlando City have not lost to Inter Miami CF in 10 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Orlando City scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Inter Miami CF scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 18 consecutive Orlando City games Inter Miami CF managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Orlando City have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Inter Miami CF.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Orlando City, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in ten of the last ten games for Inter Miami CF, who managed to hit the net 2.4 times on average in these games. Orlando City are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 25 matches. Inter Miami CF’s last 11 matches had more than three goals.