Our football betting expert provides insights and predictions for the upcoming MLS clash between Inter Miami and St. Louis City at Chase Stadium.
Inter Miami is aiming for their 11th win to solidify their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference, while St. Louis City seeks to halt their current losing streak.
Inter Miami vs St. Louis City betting tips
All odds are provided by bet365 and are accurate at the time of publication. Please note that odds are subject to change.
1. Inter Miami to win, over 7 corners, both teams to score @ +275 with bet365
2. Lionel Messi to score first @ +260 with bet365
3. Chris Durkin to be booked @ +225 with bet365
Miami aims to extend lead at the top
Inter Miami, with its star-studded lineup, have met high expectations this season. They currently lead the Eastern Conference with 10 wins from 17 games, boasting the best record in MLS.
Despite a recent 3-1 loss to Atlanta, Miami had a remarkable 10-game unbeaten streak, including five consecutive wins.
St. Louis City, meanwhile, is struggling with three consecutive losses and only one win in their last six matches, sitting at 11th place in the Western Conference. Despite their struggles, St. Louis is tough to beat, with only four losses this season compared to Miami’s three.
St. Louis’s resilient defense paired with Miami’s occasionally leaky backline could make for an interesting match.
Tip 1: Inter Miami to win, over 7 corners, both teams to score @ +275 with bet365
Messi’s red-hot form
Lionel Messi, who scored only once in six MLS games last season, has already netted 11 goals in 11 appearances in 2024. Across all competitions, he has 13 goals in 14 games.
Messi has scored in all but three of Miami’s MLS games this season and recently scored in the 3-1 loss to Atlanta. From late February to early May, Messi had a seven-game scoring streak, tallying ten goals, including a goal and five assists in a 6-2 win over New York Red Bulls.
Betting on Messi to lead Miami to victory remains a solid choice.
Tip 2: Lionel Messi to score first @ +260 with bet365
A heated game anticipated
St. Louis has accumulated 36 yellow cards in MLS play, ranking seventh in the league. Defensive midfielder Chris Durkin is the most booked player on the team, with five yellow cards in 14 games.
Given Miami’s quest to bounce back and St. Louis’s determination to break their losing streak, this could be a fiercely contested match. Durkin’s aggressive playstyle makes him a likely candidate for another booking.
Tip 3: Chris Durkin is to be booked @ +225 with bet365
