Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Inter Miami CF by 1Oh boy, we've got quite the showdown on our hands as Inter Miami CF squares off against New York Red Bulls. They've had a rollercoaster of past encounters with the balance slightly tipping towards Inter Miami CF thanks to that astounding 6-2 victory in May 2024. The Red Bulls surely haven't forgotten that one.
Now, let's talk goalkeepers. On the Miami front, we've got a robust duo in Óscar Ustari and Drake Callender, both with a commendable track record. Ustari, particularly shines with an 8.30 rating and don't underestimate those 11 clutch saves. Flipping over the postcard, for the Bull-boys, Carlos Coronel stands between the sticks. A 7.40 rating and 16 saves for Coronel does show he's no slouch either.
Let's take a moment to appreciate some of the players on each team. For the Red Bulls, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has been roughing it out on the field with 2 goals from the last season, and Noah Eile with an impressive 87.8% accurate pass rate also notched up a goal. Hack with no goals, still stands out with an eye-catching 93.4% pass accuracy.
On the Miami side of the things, we have the Leo Messi; with 1 goal and a rating of 8.10, ol' Leo's still giving defenders sleepless nights. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba might not be netting in the goals, but those pass accuracies of 90% and 84.2% respectively, sure is something to behold. Oh, and let's not overlook Cremaschi and Obando tucked away in those stats, both netting a goal each.
The regular season records tell a similar story. The Red Bulls have had a mixed bag, with 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. Inter Miami CF on the other hand, is breathing a bit easier with a stronger 5-3-1 record.
The recent bouts paint an interesting picture too. While Red Bulls have had a bit of a seesaw ride, with victories against CF Montreal and Chicago Fire right next to losses against DC United and New England Revolution. On the other hand, Miami has been reasonably consistent, barring the odd dash of salt with that surprise loss to FC Dallas.
So, where does this leave us with the final tug? Well, let's put it this way: With a stronger line-up, decent form, and having the edge historically, I'd wager on Miami to pull off a win this time around. And since we're having fun here, let's throw in a margin shall we? I predict Inter Miami CF to edge this one by a single goal.
Albert’s Prediction: Inter Miami CF by 1