Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Defending champions Inter Miami will be looking to extend their strong form in the Leagues Cup when they host Toronto FC in the Round of 32. Despite missing their star player, Lionel Messi, the Herons secured a spot in the knockout stage with a 2-1 victory over Puebla. Inter Miami are the favorites to progress in this matchup according to the bookmakers. The American team has a good record at home against the Canadians, and defeated them last month in the MLS in a 3-1 thrashing. Toronto has seen an uptick in their late performances and has been unbeaten since their July loss to Toronto. The winner would play either Columbus Crew or Sporting Kansas City.

Football: Leagues Cup

Where to Watch: Apple TV

Venue: Chase Stadium, Florida

Date: 09.08.2024 3:30

Miami has been strong at home, winning all their Leagues Cup matches played in Fort Lauderdale. Lionel Messi is still recovering from the ankle injury he sustained at the Copa América, but Luis Suárez is firing and has been in the thick of the action recently. Miami boasts a perfect home record against MLS opposition in the Leagues Cup and will be confident of their chances at Chase Stadium. Inter defeated Puebla 2-0 in the first round and lost 1-2 to Mexican side Tigres UANL but had already qualified at that time. The loss to the Mexicans meant that the Herons finished second in the East three group table.

Toronto has performed better in the Leagues Cup this year than last year. A draw and a penalty win against Red Bull was followed up with a 2-1 victory over Pachuca last weekend. Toronto opened the scoring in the first half but was pegged back by the Mexicans before Kobe Franklin added a late winner for the MLS side. Toronto FC has never managed a win over Inter Miami in Florida in the MLS, but the Reds seem to be picking up steam at the right time. They have managed to get into the playoff places in the Eastern Conference and are within a shout here, too.

Inter Miami are 1.68 favorites on Betway, with Toronto FC 4.20 underdogs. 1xBet prices under 2.5 goals at 2.375 with over 3 at 1.8 odds. Inter Miami to win and both teams to score is available at 3.00 odds on Bet365, which prices No to BTTS at 2.50. Read more here.