Our prediction for this MLS match:
Inter Miami
Match Time & Date:
18/07/2024
01:30
Prediction: 1-1
Toronto FC
Inter Miami will try to recover from a massive 6-1 loss to Cincinnati when they take on Toronto FC on Thursday morning. The Herons are still without key player Leo Messi, who suffered an ankle injury in the Copa America final against Columbia, but Uruguay veteran Luis Suarez is back to contention. Former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets misses the midweek clash through suspension. The Reds, on the other hand, desperately needed a win against Philadelphia Union and they managed to get one.
The Canadian outfit, though, are on a three-game losing run on the road in MLS, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on draw this time out. Lorenzo Insigne is back to the starting XI, while all Coello Camarero, Tyrese Spicer, and Brandon Servani are out of contention through injuries. Defender Nickseon Gomis is pushing for a recall as well.
Highlighted Player (Luis Suarez):
Luis Suarez is a controversial footballer who plays for La Liga side Barcelona as a striker. The Uruguayan forward moved to Europe in 2006, signing a deal with Groningen. After scoring 10 goals in 27 league appearances for the club in the 2006/2007 Eredivisie campaign, he joined Ajax at the end of the season. The prolific striker scored no less than 81 goals in 110 appearances for Ajax and, as a result, Liverpool chiefs decided to sign him on 31 January 2011.
Suarez became the club’s most expensive signing and he was producing thrilling performances with the Anfield outfit between 2011 and 2014. Liverpool were on the verge of winning the 2013/2014 Premier League trophy, but Steven Gerrard slipped in the decider against Chelsea and they eventually finished the season in second place in the standings.
In 2014 Suarez joined Barcelona and he was the top scorer in the 2015/2016 La Liga campaign. He won the 2013/2014 Premier League Golden Boot as well and in 2011 he clinched the Copa America trophy with Uruguay.
Highlighted Team (Toronto FC):
Toronto is a club based in Canada, but they have been competing in Major League Soccer since 2007. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment own both the soccer club and National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs. BMO Field is the club’s home ground and the capacity of the stadium is 30.000.
The Canadian outfit impressed in the 2016 MLS Cup and they faced Seattle Sounders in the title game at BMO Field. However, the Canadians were more than unfortunate not to lift the silverware as they were beaten by the Sounders on penalties.
Speaking of the Canadian Championship, Toronto FC won their fifth domestic title in 2016, with the team beating Vancouver Whitecaps in the final of the tournament. Montreal Impact are considered the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in meetings between the two Canadian sides. Toronto FC’s home kit is red and it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Reds. It has to be noted that the club was founded back in 2005.
