Our prediction for this MLS match:
After sharing the spoils with Atlanta United, Inter Miami will be looking to record their second win of the season when they take on Montreal on Thursday morning. The Herons head into the midweek clash without experienced midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who was forced to leave the pitch at the weekend after just 14 minutes. Gonzalo Higuain has yet to find his goalscoring touch, but, no doubt, the opposition defenders should have him at bay.
The Canadian outfit, on the other hand, have been having their ups and downs at the start of the season. Since Montreal continue with their old habit of producing better displays at home than on the travels, we are tempted to put our money on the hosts. Both Binks and Toye are likely to miss the game through injuries for the visiting team, while Brault-Guillard and Tabla are rated doubtful.
Highlighted Player (Blaise Matuidi):
Often described as fierce and strong tackler, Blaise Matuidi is one of the PSG’s engines in the centre of the park. Having begun his career at amateur and semi-professional clubs, the 29-year-old midfielder broke onto the big stage in 2004 when he signed for Troyes.
After a three-season spell he was transferred to Saint-Etienne where he played 132 league appearances in four years before signing with PSG. Although a midfielder tasked with ruining rivals’ play and providing support to his team mates from the back, Blaise Matuidi has a knack for scoring important goals. In 2015 Blaise Matuidi scored in a 2-1 win over Montpeiller to confirm a third consecutive French League title for his club after which he was named in the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year for the second time in his career.
The 29-year-old is a national team regular who took part in France’s Euro 2016 campaign giving his contribution to the team’s road to the final of the competition.