Inter Miami vs CF Montreal: Preview, Team News, and Possible Lineups
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A pair of struggling Eastern Conference sides are set to square off in Major League Soccer action on Wednesday, as Inter Miami begin a three-game league homestand by hosting CF Montreal at Chase Stadium.
According to Sports Mole, last year’s Supporters’ Shield winners are seventh in the East following a 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, and Montreal remain dead last in the conference, settling for a 2-2 result with Los Angeles FC.
Match Preview
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Inter Miami have been entertaining to watch, but their aggressive playing style is costing them valuable points. Sports Mole reports that Javier Mascherano’s men are winless in four straight league fixtures while dropping points in five of their last six games in this competition. This is their longest stretch without a victory since going winless in their final six regular season encounters in 2023.
Despite scoring seven goals in their last three away contests in the league, Miami did not win any of those three outings, conceding a combined 10 goals in that time. However, Inter Miami have points in their last five regular-season affairs versus Canadian opposition, claiming a 1-1 draw at home to Toronto earlier this year.
On the other hand, Montreal were up 2-0 after only 22 minutes against Los Angeles FC, but could not hang on, dropping four points from a winning position in their last three games. Sports Mole notes that five of the eight points collected by Montreal in MLS this year have come away from home.
Team News
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Inter Miami have a few injury concerns, with hamstring strains keeping David Ruiz and Baltasar Rodriguez on the sidelines last weekend. Sports Mole reports that Drake Callender was forced out with a sports hernia and the club signed goalkeeper William Yarbrough last week.
Montreal also have some injury concerns, with lower body injuries keeping Hennadiy Synchuk and Bryce Duke on the sidelines versus LAFC. Sports Mole notes that Dominik Yankov sat out with a groin strain and Joel Waterman was suspended.
Possible Lineups
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Sports Mole predicts the following lineups:
Inter Miami: Ustari; Fray, Martinez, Lujan, Allen; Allende, Segovia, Busquets, Alba; Messi, Suarez
CF Montreal: Sirois; Bugaj, Campbell, Neal, Petrasso; Sealy, Saliba, Piette, Pearce; Owusu, Vrioni
Prediction
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Sports Mole predicts that Inter Miami will win 3-2 against CF Montreal, citing the Herons’ ability to pick themselves up quickly after setbacks.
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