Match Preview: Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC – Prediction, Team News, Lineups.
Inter Miami aims to take a step closer to securing their first-ever Eastern Conference title as they host Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium on Saturday.
Charlotte, coming off a crucial win in their quest for a playoff spot, will enter the match hoping to break their streak of three straight away losses.
Inter Miami dropped two more points in their pursuit of the Eastern Conference title after being held to a 1-1 draw by New York City at Yankee Stadium last Saturday.
Despite a quiet performance from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, 24-year-old Leonardo Campana gave Miami the lead in the 75th minute. However, James Sands headed home a 95th-minute equalizer from a corner, forcing both teams to share the points.
Previously, Inter Miami’s five-game league winning streak was halted with a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United on September 19. Atlanta twice came from behind at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with goals from Saba Lobjanidze and Aleksei Miranchuk.
Despite their recent slip in form, Gerardo Martino’s team remains on track to secure the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and the Eastern Conference title, holding an eight-point lead over second-placed FC Cincinnati with four regular-season games remaining.
In addition to aiming for their first league title, Inter Miami’s 64 points from 30 games mean they need just 10 points from their last 12 to break the MLS regular season points record of 73, set by the New England Revolution in 2021.
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