Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Inter Miami CF by 1Well butter my biscuit, we've got quite the match here between Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union. Miami is coming in hot like a freshly grilled chorizo, with the powerhouse duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, boasting a snazzy 8.80 and 7.77 rating, respectively. Sure, Messi only has one goal but his shot on goal is 5, combining with pinpoint passes at 88 percent accuracy. Suarez isn't a slouch either; he puts on quite a show.
Continuing the Miami heat, Telasco Segovia has tucked two goals to bed while Tadeo Allende shares the same statistic. On the other side, the Union brings Tai Baribo and his commendable 7.60 rating with 3 goals into the ring. Sidekicks Ian Glavinovich and Jovan Lukić also bring 1 and 2 goals respectively into play.
The keeper scenario for both teams seems to be a somewhat dull affair but it has its moments. Philadelphia has Andrew Rick leading with 7.10 rating and a single save, and Andre Blake bringing up the rear with 6.63 and 4 saves. For Miami, it's a toss-up between Rocco Ríos Novo with 6.85 and 3 saves, and Óscar Ustari barely hanging on with 6.20 and a save.
Looking back, history seems more fond of Miami with their prevailing record in head-to-head matchups. Again, statistics only matter until the referee blows the kick-off whistle!
Philadelphia might have a tad better regular season record, 4-0-1 versus Miami's 3-1-0 but Miami's recent results look like a masterclass on how to win soccer matches.
So who's gonna take home the shiny medal? Unless someone trips over their shoelaces, it seems like Inter Miami CF might surprise the bookies.
Albert's Prediction: Inter Miami CF by 1