MLS Match Preview: Inter Miami FC (17-7-8) vs. Atlanta United FC (5-15-12)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)

Competition: MLS Regular Season, Round 38

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)

Weather Forecast (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Kickoff Temp: ~86°F (30°C)

Conditions: Clear skies, humid

Wind: SE at 6–9 mph

Impact: Heat and humidity may test stamina, especially for Atlanta’s thin squad

Injury Report

Inter Miami CF:

Maximiliano Falcón – suspended

Allen Obando – hamstring (mid-October return)

David Ruiz – hamstring (mid-October return)

Atlanta United FC:

Ajani Fortune – foot injury (mid-October)

Brooks Lennon – Achilles (out until late December)

Matthew Edwards – hamstring (mid-October)

Will Reilly – hamstring (late October)

Player Matchups

Inter Miami CF

Lionel Messi: 24 goals, 15 assists – league leader in both.

Luis Suárez: 11 assists, 12 goals – still a lethal partner for Messi.

Jordi Alba: 11 assists from left back, key in buildup.

Atlanta United FC

Emmanuel Latte Lath: 7 goals, top scorer.

Aleksey Miranchuk: 6 goals, 6 assists, creative hub.

Saba Lobjanidze: 7 assists, most chances created.

Key Battle: Messi & Suárez vs. Atlanta’s depleted back line. Atlanta’s defense has conceded 58 goals, among the worst in MLS.

Team Records & Recent Form

Inter Miami (17-7-8, 58 pts)

Last 5: W-L-D-W-W

Recent: 4-1 vs New England, 3-5 loss to Chicago, 4-0 win at NYCFC

Goals: 72 scored (1st MLS), 53 conceded

Atlanta United (5-15-12, 27 pts)

Last 5: L-L-D-L-W

Recent: 0-1 loss @ LAFC, 2-0 loss @ New England, 1-1 draw vs San Diego

Goals: 37 scored, 58 conceded

Series History

All-time H2H: 7 wins each, 4 draws

Last meeting: Mar 16, 2025 – Inter Miami 2, Atlanta 1

2024: Atlanta won twice late in the season, including a 3-2 thriller in Fort Lauderdale.

Historically balanced, but Miami have the edge with Messi in form.

Betting Trends

Inter Miami: 12-6-5 as favorite this season.

Miami home matches: 9 of last 10 over 2.5 goals.

Atlanta: 1 win in last 10 away games.

5 of last 5 H2H meetings have gone Over 2.5 goals.

MATCH ODDS

Inter Miami FC – 205                      Draw + 360         Atlanta United FC + 390

Over 3.5 – 110                   Under 3.5 – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025