Both teams, Inter Miami and FC Porto, took just a point in their first game of the FIFA Club World Cup. They meet on matchday two of Group A at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match begins at 3 PM local time (19th June), while it is 12:30 AM IST (20th June) for Indian viewers. Let us talk about Inter Miami vs FC Porto Preview: what should we expect from the game?
In the two games of Group A, we still have to see a goal scored as both the matches ended in a goalless draw. FC Porto can be a tricky opponent for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. This is an extremely important match for both sides; a win in this game boosts the chances of qualification.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto Preview: Predicted line-ups
Inter Miami
Eventually, Inter Miami, in their first game, faced Egypt’s Al Ahly, and the match ended 0-0. Oscar Ustari was the hero of the match as he made eight saves, which also included a penalty save before the first half. Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami was outplayed in the first half, but they responded in the second half as Messi hit the cross bar in the second half.
When we look at the injury list, Inter Miami will have players such as Yannick Bright, David Ruiz, Gonzalo Lujan, Jordi Alba, and Drake Callender set to miss the game.
Inter Miami expected XI: (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Ustari
Defenders: Allen, Falcon, Aviles, and Fray
Midfielders: Segovia, Busquets, Redondo, and Allende
Forwards: Suarez and Messi
FC Porto
FC Porto also had a goalless draw with Palmeiras in their opening fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup. Claudio Ramos, the second choice, had to make multiple saves to keep his team in the game. There are two players who will miss the game for FC Porto, Marco Grujic and Diogo Costa.
FC Porto expected XI: (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Ramos
Defenders: Marcano, Pedro, and Fernandes
Midfielders: Moura, Veiga, Varela, and Mario
Forwards: Mora, Viera, and Aghehowa
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Key Players to watch
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
Wherever Lionel Messi goes to play, all the eyes are surely on him. He will surely be the most important and key player to watch for in this game. Messi is basically the player who controls the game for Inter Miami.
His role is to create chances for the players and obviously score too. After his arrival, he has shared his experience with young players and guided them.
Rodrigo Mora (FC Porto)
The 18-year-old Portuguese attacking midfielder is one of the most promising players to watch out for. He became the youngest player to score in the Liga Portugal at the age of seventeen years and five months.
Rodrigo Mora was also a part of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League-winning squad. He is known for his technical skill and vision.
Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1 – FC Porto to keep a clean sheet
We all know that Inter Miami has players such as Suarez and Messi who can rip apart any defenses. When we look at the logical side, they are not the same players as before. FC Porto has a strong defense and will keep a clean sheet in the match.
- Tip 2 – Samuel Aghehowa to score
With attacking midfielders such as Rodrigo Mora and Fabio Vieira, they will be a very real threat to the defenders of Inter Miami’s defence. They will create a lot of chances for Samuel Aghehowa, and we will see goals from his boot.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto Predictions
FC Porto are the favourites for the match, and there is no doubt about this. They have a more balanced team compared to Inter Miami. FC Porto have not been defeated in their last five games and will be unbeaten in this game too.
