Inter Miami vs Philadelphia MLS Previews & Picks
The current top-two in the Eastern Conference in the MLS come together as second-placed Inter Miami host top side Philadelphia in what should be an enthralling contest.
- Inter Miami beat CF Montreal 2-0 in their opening game
- Inter can move above Philadelphia with a win
- Philadelphia top the Eastern Conference after hammering Columbus Crew 4-1 in their opening game
- Philadelphia could move clear at the top with another win
Head-To-Head
Last season, Philadelphia managed to remain unbeaten against their opponents, beating them 2-1 on the road following a 0-0 draw when they hosted the contest.
Inter Miami looked good in their opening match as they secured all three points in a 2-0 win over CF Montreal. This victory has seen Inter move up to second in the league, level on points with their next opponents.
While topping the table at such an early stage of the season is not particularly important, Inter will be incredibly happy to have started their season off with a strong performance and a clean sheet.
With Inter looking to better their sixth-placed finish in the Eastern Conference last season, they will target last season's Eastern Conference winners as the benchmark they need to hit this year.
Philadelphia proved far too good for Columbus Crew in their first game of the season as they brushed their opponents aside in a 4-1 win.
This triumph saw them immediately rise to the top of the table on goal difference, with this a position they made their own last season. This year, they will want to ensure they go one better after they were denied the MLS trophy as they were beaten by LAFC in the final on penalties.
Two wins in their opening two matches would be the perfect way to start their new campaign.