Action continues in the United States’ Major League Soccer with an exciting matchup between New England Revolution and Lionel Messi’s high-flying Inter Miami, who are on the road for a second straight game. Ayomide Oguntimehin provides a detailed preview of the July 10th clash.
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The New England Revolution head into the clash in 11th spot on the Eastern conference division standings, having dropped out of the playoffs position with a poor run of form in June. Despite a run of one defeat in 11 matches between April and May, the Revs are winless in their past four league games since that impressive run, suffering three defeats including the 2-1 loss to Portland Timbers in their last match. They have also lost three of their last four home matches and have conceded three times each in their last two home matches.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, delivered a convincing performance in their first MLS action since the start of June, thrashing Montreal Impact 4-1 over the weekend. The Herons competed at the FIFA Club World Cup over the last month, overcoming Portuguese side Porto en route to reaching the round of 16, where they suffered elimination at the hands of European champions Paris Saint Germain. Inter Miami lost five games in seven matches between April and May, although they have improved since then, losing just once in their last eight games. They also failed to score twice in that run, scoring multiple goals six times.
New England Revolution vs Inter Miami Head to Head Record (Last five meetings)
- 20.10.2024 – Inter Miami 6-2 New England Revolution
- 28.04.2024 – New England Revolution 1-4 Inter Miami
- 11.06.2023 – New England Revolution 3-1 Inter Miami
- 14.05.2023 – Inter Miami 2-1 New England Revolution
- 01.05.2022 – New England Revolution 2-0 Inter Miami
Inter Miami have held the upper hand in the last five meetings, winning three times while the Revs have won twice with their last victory coming in 2023. The Revs have also won two of the last three home matches in recent times although the Herons claimed an impressive 4-1 rout in the last meeting at the Gillette Stadium.
Recent Form: New England Revolution
New England Revolution are winless in their last four league matches. The Revs have also failed to win a home game since April although they overcame a three-goal deficit to draw 3-3 against Colorado Rapids in their last home match.
Recent Form: Inter Miami
Inter Miami head into the encounter in fine form, winning four of their last seven games in all competitions, with their only defeat a 4-0 loss to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup. The Herons have suffered just one defeat in their last six MLS outings and only failed to score once in that run.
Player to Watch: Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution)
The Super Eagles talisman Alhassan Yusuf has grown into a key figure at the MLS side featuring in all of their league matches this season. The 24-year-old’s physicality and impressive work rate will be important if the Revs are to grind out a result against Lionel Messi and co.
Best Betting Odds
- Away (Inter Miami) to Win or Draw – 1.40(via 1xBet)
Prediction
The Revs are vulnerable defensively and are on a poor run of form. Inter Miami have enough firepower in their attack to secure a valuable result away from home.
