Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Prediction, Preview, Lineups & More

The Major League Soccer (MLS) is heating up as we approach the business end of the season, and one of the most anticipated matchups is between Atlanta United and Inter Miami. Scheduled for September 16, 2023, this clash is the subject of much speculation and prediction. While Atlanta United is aiming to solidify its position in the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami is looking to extend its unbeaten run and climb up the table. For those interested in the Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Prediction, this fixture promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Match Preview: Atlanta United vs Inter Miami

Match: Atlanta United vs Inter Miami CF in an MLS game
Date & Time: 16/09/2023 at 21:00 UTC
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, USA
Weather Forecast: 29°

Atlanta United

Currently positioned 6th in the Eastern Conference, Atlanta United has had a mixed bag of results recently. They started with an impressive 4-0 victory over Nashville SC but followed it up with a 1-2 loss to FC Cincinnati and a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas. Despite these setbacks, Atlanta remains a formidable force, especially when playing at home.

Inter Miami

Inter Miami, on the other hand, is 14th in the Eastern Conference but has been on a 12-game unbeaten run. The team has shown resilience and form, recently defeating Sporting KC 3-2 even without their star player, Lionel Messi, who was on international duty. With Messi back in the lineup, Inter Miami will be a tough nut to crack.

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Head-to-Head Analysis

Total Matches Played: 11
Atlanta United Wins: 5
Inter Miami CF Wins: 3
Draws: 3

The head-to-head record between these two teams is quite balanced. Recent matchups have seen scores like:

Inter Miami 4-0 Atlanta United
Inter Miami 2-1 Atlanta United
Atlanta United 2-0 Inter Miami

Both teams have had their moments of glory, making this upcoming match all the more unpredictable.

Season Statistics so far for Inter Miami and Atlanta United

Atlanta United

Scored in the last 16 home matches in a row.
In 10 of the last 11 home matches, the sum of goals was over 2.5.
Scored in 11 of the last 13 matches overall.

Inter Miami

Not lost in the last 11 matches.
Won 10 of the last 11 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals.
In 12 of the last 14 matches, the sum of goals was over 2.5.

Possible Lineups, Injured or Missing Players

Atlanta United

Manager: Gonzalo Pineda
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Position	Player
Goalkeeper	Brad Guzan
Right Back	Brooks Lennon
Center Back	Miles Robinson
Center Back	Luis Abram
Left Back	Caleb Wiley
Defensive Midfield	Santiago Sosa
Defensive Midfield	Amar Sejdic
Right Wing	Tyler Wolff
Attacking Midfield	Thiago Almada
Left Wing	Saba Lobzhanidze
Striker	Giorgos Giakoumakis

Injured or Missing Players

Osvaldo Alonso: Midfielder (Injured)
Jamal Thiare: Forward (Other)

Inter Miami CF

Manager: Gerardo Martino
Formation: 4-3-3

Position	Player
Goalkeeper	Drake Callender
Right Back	DeAndre Yedlin
Center Back	Tomas Agustin Aviles
Center Back	Kamal Miller
Left Back	Jordi Alba
Midfield	Facundo Farias
Midfield	Sergio Busquets
Midfield	Dixon Arroyo
Right Wing	Nicolas Stefanelli
Striker	Leonardo Campana
Left Wing	Robbie Robinson

Injured or Missing Players

Franco Negri: Defender (Injured)
Ian Fray: Defender (Injured)
Gregore: Midfielder (Injured)
Corentin Jean: Forward (Injured)

Note: Lineups are confirmed 1 hour before kick-off and are subject to change. The match will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.