A crucial match for TFC | Inter Miami vs Toronto FC

Matchday 27 of the MLS presents a highly significant fixture in the Eastern Conference, with Inter Miami hosting Toronto FC.

John Herdman's team faces a visit to one of the top teams in MLS this 2024 season. While Inter Miami had a very positive streak until their recent setback against Cincinnati, John Herdman's team experienced the opposite, breaking a negative streak with a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on July 13th.

Match preview

For this encounter between Inter Miami and Toronto FC, over the past five years these teams have faced each other eight times. Inter Miami has dominated with six victories, while Toronto FC has only managed two, with no draws between them.

In the 2023 season, they clashed twice, with Toronto FC suffering a painful 4-0 defeat away but securing a 2-0 win at home. Last season saw a direct duel between Inter Miami, who before Lionel Messi's arrival was one of the weakest teams in MLS alongside Toronto FC.

Looking at their recent encounters, Toronto FC has a poor record with just one win compared to Inter Miami's four victories, making Inter Miami the favorite in the pre-match analysis.

Both teams approach this phase of the season differently; Inter Miami suffered a heavy defeat in their last match against Cincinnati, the Eastern Conference leaders, losing 6-1, marking their worst defeat since Lionel Messi joined the club.

Challenging Absences for Inter Miami

Notably, their stars were absent due to international duties, with Messi winning the Copa America with Argentina and Luis Suárez securing third place with Uruguay. In terms of squad availability for the upcoming match against Toronto FC, Inter Miami will be missing Sergio Busquets, who was red-carded and will be suspended starting from July 17th.

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Meanwhile, Toronto FC comes into the match with renewed confidence after ending a streak of six consecutive defeats in the MLS, led by the unforgettable performance of Deandre Kerr and the improvement in form of Lorenzo Insigne this season.

Toronto FC currently sits eighth in the Eastern Conference with 27 points from 24 matches, while Inter Miami is second with 47 points from 23 matches. Despite their positions in the table, Toronto FC sees this match as an opportunity to capitalize on recent momentum, especially with Inter Miami missing their top stars, aiming to bring joy to the fans of The Reds.