Inter Miami vs Necaxa - Leagues Cup Match Preview

Inter Miami will face Necaxa today in the Leagues Cup group stage at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Both teams won their opening matches and are full of confidence. Miami defeated Atlas 2 - 1 with Lionel Messi providing two assists, while Necaxa beat Atlanta United 3 - 1 thanks to Tomás Badaloni’s two goals. This game also has a special emotional touch - Messi, Inter coach Javier Mascherano, and Necaxa coach Fernando Gago were once Argentina teammates.

Stats&Facts

• This is the first competitive match between Inter Miami and Necaxa.
• Inter Miami have won all their home Leagues Cup games against Mexican teams so far.
• Miami’s win over Atlas was sealed by a last-minute goal from Marcelo Weigandt.
• Necaxa scored three goals in their win over Atlanta, their first opening match win in Leagues Cup history.
• Inter Miami are on a three-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
• Necaxa are also unbeaten in their last three matches, scoring seven goals during that stretch.
• Miami have never conceded in the first half of a home Leagues Cup game.
• Lionel Messi has 24 goals and 10 assists this season for Inter Miami.
• A win for either side will put them in a strong position to advance to the next round.

Team News

Oscar Ustari and Baltasar Rodriguez missed the opening game of Inter Miami due to a hamstring injury. Ian Fray and Drake Callender also missed the game due to their respective injury. However, Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul made his debut for Inter Miami and played full 90 minutes along with Sergio Busquets. This pair will likely to continue in their position. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi will once again lead the attack with Luis Suarez. As for Necaxa, they have only one injury case. Agustin Oliveros will miss the match due to a shin injury. The remaining players are ready to face Inter Miami. Possible Lineup for Inter Miami: Novo; Weigandt, Lujan, Aviles, Alba; De Paul, Busquets; Allende, Messi, Segovia; Suarez Possible Lineup for Necaxa: Unsain; Martinez, Jacob, De Buen, Calderon; Rosero, Gomez, Palavecino, Rojas; Cambindo, Perez

Prediction Inter Miami 2-1 Necexa

Inter Miami have a strong home record and a star-filled lineup, led by Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. Necaxa are dangerous on the counterattack, but playing away will be tough. With Miami’s attacking quality, they are favorites to win.

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