MLS betting tips: DC United face a tricky test against dogged Inter Miami group
- George Dempsey
- 7 July 2023
DC United will be expected to record a comfortable victory this weekend, but Inter Miami are showing some signs of improvement.
DC United will hope to build on a stunning 1-0 victory against FC Dallas when they welcome strugglers Inter Miami to Audi Field.
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Not many people expected DC United to beat FC Dallas 1-0 in the midweek fixtures. However, the numbers suggested they'd catch someone out.
The frustrating thing about that result is we've taken a chance on DC as the underdog in recent weeks, and it hasn't paid off.
Inter Miami bagged a stoppage-time goal to secure a pleasing point against Columbus Crew midweek, building on their 1-1 draw with Austin last weekend.
Both of those results came on at home where they've picked up the majority of their points. The next challenge will be finding a way to pinch a point on the road.
There was more of a clear identity present in the aforementioned games, which could be a result of the information Tata Martino is feeding to Javier Morales.
The press was particularly good against Austin FC and despite deserving to lose 2-0 to Columbus, they were once again efficient on the break.
DC United are going to dominate the possession and the onus is on them to find a way through, which Inter's away record suggests they will.
Mateusz Klich has played 51 key passes leading to five assists so far this season, while Christian Benteke leads the team with eight goals.
However, it's been a big week for Wayne Rooney's side. Arguably, beating Cincinnati 3-0 and FC Dallas on the road is the most successful week in recent club history.
There has to be some sort of a comedown from that and the numbers actually suggest they shouldn't be winning the way they are at home.
What we're saying is don't be shocked if Inter Miami claim at least a point and don't be shocked if they lose 4-0. How's that for sitting on the fence?
Our projections show 1-1 as the likeliest score but we have to acknowledge there's some upset in this squad which is about to be torn apart and rebuilt with star players.
Inter are starting to score on a consistent basis and DC haven't kept consecutive home clean sheets since 2019, so 9/10 on both teams to score holds value.
