Inter Miami is set to host Atlas FC this Wednesday, marking the start of the 2025 Leagues Cup. After serving a one-game suspension for missing the MLS All-Star Game (with prior approval), star players Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will rejoin the Herons` lineup for the tournament opener. Miami`s last MLS outing saw them draw nil-nil against FC Cincinnati. Their opponents, Atlas, arrive in Florida on a high, having secured three consecutive wins in the Liga MX Apertura.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Inter Miami enters the game as a strong favorite with -290 odds on the 90-minute money line, meaning a $290 wager is needed to win $100. Atlas FC is considered the underdog at +550, while a draw after 90 minutes is set at +425. The over/under for total goals is currently 3.5. For those seeking insights and predictions for this Inter Miami vs. Atlas FC clash, SportsLine`s acclaimed soccer expert, Jon `Buckets` Eimer, offers his analysis.
Jon Eimer, recognized as SportsLine`s top soccer expert in 2023, achieved an impressive record of 248-234-12, yielding a profit of +25.93 units on his published picks. He has maintained a strong performance into 2025, showing profitability across various leagues including the Premier League, Champions League, and La Liga. His soccer betting predictions have consistently generated significant returns for followers.
Jon Eimer`s Top Predictions for Inter Miami vs. Atlas FC:
- Both Teams to Score + Over 2.5 Goals (-125): Inter Miami has demonstrated a high-scoring offense this MLS season, netting 49 goals in 22 matches, but they have also been vulnerable defensively, conceding 39 goals. As they begin their Leagues Cup journey, they face an Atlas FC team that has started the Liga MX Apertura strongly, scoring 15 goals in their first three games, while also conceding in all of them. Given Miami`s strong home scoring record and Atlas`s offensive form coupled with defensive leaks, a high-scoring affair where both teams find the net is anticipated.
- Lionel Messi First Goal Scorer (+220): The expert emphasizes that `a rested Messi is a scary Messi.` Having served a one-game suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star game, Messi should benefit from the break, especially considering Miami`s demanding schedule. In July alone, Messi has been prolific for the Herons, scoring eight goals in five matches, and initiating the scoring in two of those fixtures.
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