Inter Miami CF vs Philadelphia Union Prediction: Philadelphia Union mean business

Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union face each other in the 2nd round of the MLS 2023 season. It seems like a long way to go, but both sides are clear of their ambitions. Inter Miami ended in the playoff spot last season and Philadelphia Union ended in the top of the Eastern Conference table. With 3 points already secured by both teams in the first round, who will  pick up another 3 points in this round?

Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami CF did an excellent job against CF Montreal in the first round, winning 2-0 at home. Serhiy Kryvstov opened the scoring in the 41st minute to give Inter Miami a first half win and in the second half Shanyder Borgelin doubled the lead to give Inter Miami CF all three points. 

Inter Miami CF were unconvincing in the pre-season friendlies. Although many believe the results of the friendlies doesn't affect the team's season, it surely affects their morale. Inter Miami won only 1 of their 5 pre-season matches. The other matches ended in 3 defeats and 1 draw. Inter Miami CF have played over 2.5 goals in 8/9 matches. They have also conceded first in 8/9 matches and have been shown less than 4.5 cards in 5/5 matches. Inter Miami have also played less than 10.5 corners in ⅚ matches.

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union produced a brilliant display in the first round, beating Columbus Crew 4-1 at home. Jakob Glesnes put the ball in his own net to give Philadelphia Union the lead in the 28th minute and Daniel Gazdag brought the match level from the spot in the 48th minute. 

And in the second half, Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag each found the net to give Philadelphia Union a win. Philadelphia Union played 7 pre-season matches prior to the league opener. And they had 5 wins and 2 draws in all 7 matches.

Philadelphia Union have 5 wins in a row and no losses in 8 matches. In 8/10 matches, Philadelphia Union have seen more than 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in those games. Philadelphia Union opened scoring in 6/7 matches and in 9/10 matches, they had seen less than 4.5 cards.

Head to Head

Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami CF have played 7 matches against each other. Philadelphia Union have 4 wins, while Inter Miami CF have 1 win and 2 matches ended in a draw.

Philadelphia Union have not lost in their last 3 meetings and both teams have played more than 2.5 goals in 5/7 matches, with both teams scoring also. Philadelphia Union opened scoring in 5/7 matches against Inter Miami and both teams have seen less than 4.5 cards shown in 7/7 matches played. 

Less than 10.5 corners have been played in ⅚ matches between these two clubs.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have started the season on the right foot, winning all 3 points in the first round. But critically accessing both teams from the pre-season buildup until this point in the season, it is easy to pick Philadelphia Union to dominate this match. Philadelphia Union is more experienced in such stages and they are the better team of the two. The head to head also points to an open scoring game, with each team grabbing at least one goal.

• Stake on Over 2 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Stake on Both Teams to Score at 1.98 Odds
• Stake on Philadelphia Union win at 2.15 Odds