Inter Miami CF vs New England Revolution Predictions, Preview, And Odds - 7/21/21
The 2021 MLS season continues with some midweek action including Wednesday’s Eastern Conference showdown between Inter Miami and New England Revolution. These two teams have never met before, and the Revs are listed as a slight +120 road fave to win this battle at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, so let’s see what’s the best Inter Miami vs. New England Revolution betting pick.
The Herons ride a five-game losing streak
Inter Miami is coming off a 1-0 defeat at Club de Foot Montreal on July 3, extending its losing streak to five games. During that awful run, the Herons have scored just once while allowing eight goals in a return, so they sit bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with only eight points out of 11 games (W2, D2, L7) and a 9:17 goal difference.
The head coach Phil Neville certainly cannot be satisfied with his team’s performance. Inter Miami owns the lowest-scoring offense in the MLS, and the Herons’ xG of 11.4 is the lowest in the Eastern Conference.
The 33-year-old striker Gonzalo Higuain leads the way for Inter with five goals in nine appearances, but the rest of the pack needs to step up as soon as possible. Winger Lewis Morgan has only one goal and one assist on his tally, while midfielder Blaise Matuidi is still scoreless in his second year in the MLS. The Herons don’t have any serious injury worries, so we should see their best eleven Wednesday against New England.
The Revs aim for their second straight W
New England is coming off a 1-0 road victory over Atlanta United this past Saturday. Gustavo Bou scored the winning goal for the Revs, his seventh of the season, as New England managed to put an end to a three-game winless streak.
Bou commands the way for the Revs this term, as the 31-year-old striker has been unstoppable so far, but he also got a lot of help from his teammates. Forward Adam Buksa accounted for five goals in 14 games; winger Tajon Buchanan added three goals and four assists in 12 appearances, while midfielder Carles Gil is the team’s best assist-maker with seven dishes in 14 outings.
The Revs are topping the Eastern Conference at the moment with 27 points out of 14 games (W8, D3, L3) and a 23:18 goal difference, four points ahead of the second-placed Philadelphia Union. In eight outings away from home, New England has earned 12 points (W3, D3, L2) and an 11:11 goal difference.
The Winner Prediction
The Herons must be fired up to finally put an end to their losing streak. Although they meet the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Herons have enough firepower to put on a fight, especially in front of the home fans, so I’m backing a draw at +280 odds.
Inter’s defense has done a solid job thus far, so I think they’ll find a way to cope with the Revs’ prolific offense. On the other side of the ball, the Herons have a lot of room for improvement. They can count on some top-notch players including Gonzalo Higuain, so I’m expecting the hosts to stay undefeated. If you’re satisfied with -150 odds, take a double chance on Inter Miami.
The Pick: Draw
The Total Prediction
The Revs own the highest-scoring offense in the East, but their defense has been leaky so far this season. New England has conceded in each but one of its previous six games overall. Over that six-game span, the Revs have yielded a whopping 11 goals to their rivals, so I’m expecting the Herons to find the back of the net in this one.
On the other hand, I would be surprised to see the hosts keeping their net intact. As I’ve mentioned, the Herons’ defense has been solid so far, but they’ve still allowed 11 goals in five outings at DRV PNK Stadium. The Revs have scored in each of their last six showings on the road.
