Live Updates: Inter Miami vs. Atlanta – Will Messi Escape Elimination in the MLS Cup Playoffs?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – On Saturday evening, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Atlanta United in the last game of the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
The kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina) at Chase Stadium, and fans can stream the game live through MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
So far in their series, Inter Miami and Atlanta are even at 1-1, with Inter Miami taking Game 1 and Atlanta bouncing back to win Game 2, each by a score of 2-1. Messi and his team aim to keep their remarkable MLS season alive by winning this crucial match.
Messi has yet to score in his first two playoff games.
Will Messi shine in the third game?
Stay tuned for live updates from the Inter Miami vs. Atlanta match tonight brought to you by YSL News Sports:
Where to Watch Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United Live?
Catch the game streaming on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
Is Messi Playing Tonight?
Absolutely! Messi is set to start and lead Inter Miami as captain in this essential playoff matchup.
Starting Lineups for Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United
Inter Miami’s Sergio Busquets, a renowned midfielder who sometimes plays centerback, will start on the bench after being cleared to play on Friday, following a two-week recovery from pneumonia-like symptoms that kept him out of two games.
The team will field Benjamin Cremaschi, Matias Rojas, and Diego Gomez in midfield, while rookie midfielder Yannick Bright is sidelined.
Prediction for Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United
- Inter Miami 3, Atlanta United 1: Expect Messi, Luis Suarez, and Diego Gomez to score for Inter Miami, securing their advancement in the playoffs. Messi and Suarez, the team’s top scorers, will likely lead the offense, with Jordi Alba assisting them. Diego Gomez, who missed some close shots in earlier games, is predicted to score in this one. – Safid Deen, Lionel Messi reporter.
Betting Odds for Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United
Here are the current moneyline odds from BETMGM: Inter Miami (-275); Atlanta (+575); Draw after regulation (+425). The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
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How to View MLS Cup Playoffs Games Today
The face-off between the top-seeded Inter Miami and ninth-seeded Atlanta is the last game of a tripleheader featuring Eastern Conference teams on Saturday.
The second match features No. 4 Orlando City against No. 5 Charlotte at 6 p.m., also available via Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.
Additionally, LAFC, the top seed in the Western Conference, secured their spot in the next round with a 1-0 victory over No. 8 Vancouver, concluding their first-round series on Friday.
Upcoming MLS Cup Playoff Schedule
The conference semifinals are scheduled for November 23-24. The finals for each conference will take place on November 30 and December 1, leading up to the MLS Cup final on December 7.