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

Inter Miami has claimed the MLS Supporter’s Shield but Lionel Messi and co still have an opportunity to win the record for the best points haul in MLS history when they travel to Canada to play Toronto this Saturday at BMO Field. The Reds host Inter Miami in their last MLS regular season game still needing to win to have a chance of making the playoffs. Toronto sits at number nine on the Eastern Conference log and will hope that Tata Martino rests on-fire Lionel Messi when Inter Miami visits. Toronto has a wretched record against the Herons in recent years, losing eight of the last nine. With Inter Miami looking ahead to the playoffs, the oddsmakers have made them a slight betting underdog in this game.

FOOTBALL: MLS Eastern Conference

Where to Watch: Apple TV

Venue: BMO Field

Date: 05.10.2024 23:00

The Reds last won a game on September 15 when they beat Austin 2-1 at BMO Field. Since then Toronto has failed to win in four games, including the Canadian Championship final against Vancouver. In midweek, Toronto was outclassed 1-4 by the NY Red Bulls. The defeat means Toronto has to depend on others to make the playoffs with DC United and Philadelphia Union still to play two more games. Toronto has lost nine times at home this season and faces Inter Miami with one win in six MLS games and two consecutive home defeats. The Reds won this fixture last year scoring a 2-0 victory at BMO field.

Following a surprising run of three draws, Inter Miami returned to usual programming with a 3-2 win over Columbus. Lionel Messi came good in first half clutch time with two goals while Luis Suarez added the gloss in the early minutes of the second half. Running a free-scoring side, Tata Martino’s side has now tied Philadelphia Union for second place in regular season goals at 72. But the cherry on the cake will be overhauling the record of 73 points set by the New England Revolution in 2021. To do that Inter Miami needs to win their last two games.

Inter Miami is a 2.592 betting underdog on 1XBET which prices Toronto at 2.343. Lionel Messi to score anytime is 2.10 on Bet365 with a goal for Luis Suarez priced at 2.30 odds. Betway lists over 3.5 at 2.15 with the under priced at 1.66 odds. Read more here.