By Braden Chalker
Inter Miami face a quick turnaround after their 3-2 comeback triumph over CF Montreal to take on in-state rivals Orlando City Wednesday night at Inter&Co Stadium.
The Herons extended their win streak to five with their latest triumph over Canadian outfit Montreal on the road Saturday night. Miami started off slow once again, having to turn a 2-0 deficit around in order to claim all three points at Stade Saputo. The south Florida side strengthened their position in the Eastern Conference table with the victory with 27 points collected from 13 matches played.
There were rather high expectations placed on Orlando heading into this season with Luis Muriel and Duncan McGuire leading the attack, while head coach Oscar Pareja also re-signed ahead of the 2024 campaign. The Lions didn't lose too many key figures in the offseason, but it's been a poor start for a team that finished in second place in the East in 2023 -- Orlando have just two wins from 10 MLS matches and thus sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference with nine points.
Here is 90min'sguide to Orlando City vs Inter Miami in MLS.
What time does Orlando City vs Inter Miami kick-off?
- Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
- Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
- Date: Wednesday 15 May (United States) / Thursday 16 May (United Kingdom)
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 ET / 16:30 PT / 00:30 BST (Sunday)
Orlando City vs Inter Miami H2H record (Last Five Games)
- Orlando City: 1 win
- Inter Miami: 3 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Inter Miami 5-0 Orlando City (2 March 2024) - MLS
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Orlando City team news
Orlando boss Pareja doesn't have many injury concerns in his camp, with striker Ramiro Enrique's status up in the air for the midweek clash vs the Herons. With McGuire and Muriel available selection, Parjea still has options to choose for up front to lead his attacking unit.
Center-back Rodrigo Schlegel was sent off in the first half last time out against FC Cincinnati, meaning David Brekalo could get the starting nod alongside Robin Jansson.
Orlando City predicted lineup vs Inter Miami ( 4-2-3-1 )
Orlando City predicted lineup vs Inter Miami ( 4-2-3-1 ): Gallese; Thorhallsson, Brekalo, Jansson, Santos; Araujo, Cartagena; Ojeda, Torres, Angulo; Muriel.
Inter Miami team news
Star midfielder Diego Gomez remains on the treatment table for Miami but should be back in the mix later this month. Fellow midfielder Federico Redondo could make a return soon after dealing with a knee problem over the last two months.
Jordi Alba missed Miami's clash against Montreal, but he could see minutes off the bench vs Orlando to help build up fitness.
Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Orlando City ( 4-3-3 )
Read our detailed lineup prediction for Inter Miami here.
Orlando City vs Inter Miami score prediction
Anything can happen in a rivalry match, especially when the two teams going head-to-head are at opposite ends of the table.
However, this is nor ordinary rivalry match as the Herons have the most threatening attacking unit in the league with the likes of Messi, Luis Suarez and new signing Matias Rojas. Miami will come away from Inter&Co Stadium with all three points after a comfortable showing against the struggling Lions.
Prediction: Orlando City 1-3 Inter Miami
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