Inter Miami - Atlanta. Messi's broadcast. Watch online. LIVE
Summary
Inter Miami CF will host Atlanta United FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Inter Miami will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak to four games, while Atlanta United will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak.
Messi's Broadcast
Lionel Messi will be making his much-anticipated debut for Inter Miami in this match.
The Argentine superstar signed with the club in the summer of 2023 and has been training with the team for the past few weeks.
Messi is expected to start the match and will be the focal point of Inter Miami's attack.
Inter Miami's Unbeaten Streak
Inter Miami have been in good form since the start of the 2023 season.
The team is unbeaten in their last three matches, including a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution in their last game.
Inter Miami will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak to four games when they face Atlanta United on Saturday.
Atlanta United's Losing Streak
Atlanta United have been struggling in recent weeks.
The team has lost their last three matches, including a 3-0 defeat to the Philadelphia Union in their last game.
Atlanta United will need to turn things around quickly if they want to make a run at the playoffs.
Key Matchups
There will be several key matchups to watch in this match.
- Messi vs. Miles Robinson - Messi is one of the best players in the world, while Robinson is one of the best defenders in MLS.
- Gonzalo Higuain vs. Alan Franco - Higuain is Inter Miami's leading scorer, while Franco is Atlanta United's captain.
- Gregore vs. Thiago Almada - Gregore is Inter Miami's holding midfielder, while Almada is Atlanta United's attacking midfielder.
Prediction
This is a tough match to predict.
Inter Miami have been in good form, but Atlanta United have a lot of talent.
I think this match will be a close one, but I think Inter Miami will ultimately win 2-1.
