Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United Prediction: Winner Takes All in Decisive Affair

Saturday evening this third and final matchup between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United will conclude this opening round best-of-three series at Chase Stadium. The previous two playoff matches in the series finished with the home team obtaining a 2-1 winning scoreline. 

Gerardo Martino’s men will look to keep their season alive by something they have avoided in all competitions up to this point in 2024, which is losing in consecutive games. Inter Miami was the 2024 Supporters’ Shield Champions, a title awarded to the club with the most points in the competition. 

Meanwhile, Rob Valentino’s crew found a way to keep their campaign alive, winning in the comfort of their home fortress. With last weekend's triumph, The Five Stripes have now managed to find the back of the net on two occasions in four of their last five contests. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United. 

Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United Betting Odds for Saturday, November 9

The books have indicated this tilt could see the scoreboard being lit up on multiple occasions with the implied odds. The market for over 2.5 goals has chalky odds so we turn to the alternate total, over 3.5 goals is priced at -120 while the under 3.5 goals are listed as the same odds.

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Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United Betting Preview

Inter Miami CF Preview

Held off on the scoresheet in two playoff clashes, the legendary Lionel Messi will look to put an imprint on this series. The 37-year-old amassed 20 goals and 16 assists through 19 MLS appearances. In 1485 league minutes, the 2022 World Cup winner has garnered 43 shots on target. 

Also hitting the 20-goal mark in the regular season, is Messi’s ex Barcelona teammate, Luis Suarez. The 37-year-old striker was tough to contain in the opposition's half as he logged 51 shots on net in 29 MLS appearances. In game one of this best-of-three series, the Uruguayan international was able to breach a goal past Atlanta’s keeper.

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Atlanta United Preview

Arguably the best-performing player on the pitch last weekend was Aleksei Miranchuk. The 29-year-old played in all 90 minutes creating most chances with four while securing an assist. The midfielder left Serie A this summer to join his current MLS outfit where he got in nine regular season outings, logging three goals and an assist. 

The Five Stripes’ regular season leading scorer, Saba Lobjanidze will look to help his side to pull off the difficult task. The attacking forward cataloged nine goals in 30 games this season. The 29-year-old scored the lone goal at Chase Stadium in the first playoff encounter.

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Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United - My Pick

• Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United pick: Alternate total over 3.5 (-120) at bet365

During the regular season, Inter Miami was the highest-producing home side in MLS bagging 45 goals. Between their regular season and playoff affairs at home, the average combined goal total after each event averaged 3.89 goals. We feel this third and final game could become another barn burner with the defense not taking center stage. Atlanta has failed to secure a clean sheet in their last 10, with Messi's absence off the stat sheet this could be the game where his world-class skills take over and carry Inter Miami into the next round. In 2024 Inter Miami games went over the 3.5 goal mark in 18 occurrences while four of the last six skirmishes between these two adversaries went over the identical 3.5 goal mark. 

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How to Watch Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United

• When: November 9, 8 p.m. ET

• Where: Chase Stadium  

• TV: Apple TV