Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul Prediction: Lionel Messi is expected to make his debut in the upcoming encounter

Prediction for the match between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul which will take place on July 22. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Inter Miami is on the verge of a big change. Previously, the team could not boast decent results: during their short history, they have only once reached the main playoffs, from where they were immediately eliminated. The Black and Pink are failing this season, being the main outsider in MLS. It seemed that nothing would save the plight of the South, but now there is hope. It's all about the fact that in the summer, the Herons acquired such players as Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Lionel Messi. These players would strengthen any club in the world, but such transitions are off the charts for North American football.

Cruz Azul about such newcomers can only dream, but for them in their time played very even status players. For example, in 2001, the Mexicans reached the final of the Libertadores Cup, where Francisco Palencia represented their team. Now the players are young guys who dream of proving themselves and attending more successful clubs worldwide. So far, it's not working out so well. In the debut of the current season, they suffered three consecutive defeats with a total score of 1:6. Such a poor start to the championship leaves the Blue and Whites in last place in the standings, and they are the only ones who still have no points in the league.

Inter Miami and Cruz Azul have a very weak current season, and therefore we could expect a tough and even confrontation from them. Except that in the upcoming battle, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are set to make their debut for the Americans. It is unlikely that the recruits of the Black and Pink will spend all 90 minutes on the pitch, which coach Gerardo Martino has already announced. Still, both star players are ready to play and can make a difference in the result.

Inter Miami, in the debut of the current season, tried to act pragmatically, but nothing useful from it did not happen, so now they have started to play cheerfully. The results have not yet improved, but it has become much more interesting to watch the matches of the black and pink. In the last six fixtures, they've scored 22 goals (3.67 per game on average), and now Lionel Messi has to play for them.