Inter Miami Begin Leagues Cup Title Defense Against Puebla
Inter Miami will kick off their Leagues Cup title defense on Saturday night, taking on Liga MX side Puebla at Chase Stadium. The Herons have been in fine form, sitting atop the Supporters’ Shield standings with just four defeats on the season. However, they’ll be without their superstar Lionel Messi, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Puebla, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, with only one win in their last five matches. Despite this, they’ll still pose a threat to Inter Miami, boasting a few talented players in the final third. But will it be enough to secure a result against a Miami side determined to defend their title?
Current Form (All Competitions)
Here’s a look at both teams’ recent form:
Puebla
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19/07/2024 | Atlas | L 1-2 |
| 16/07/2024 | Club Leon | D 2-2 |
| 13/07/2024 | Necaxa | L 4-1 |
| 05/07/2024 | Santos Laguna | W 1-0 |
| 26/04/2024 | Club America | L 2-1 |
Inter Miami
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20/07/2024 | Chicago Fire | L 1-2 |
| 17/07/2024 | Toronto FC | W 3-1 |
| 06/07/2024 | FC Cincinnati | L 6-1 |
| 03/07/2024 | Charlotte FC | W 2-1 |
| 29/06/2024 | Nashville SC | W 2-1 |
TV Channel/Live Stream
The match will be broadcast live on Apple TV – MLS Season Pass in the United States and Canada.
Puebla Predicted Lineup vs Inter Miami (4-1-4-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Rodriguez |
| DF | Ferrareis, Gularte, Orona, Angulo |
| MF | De Buen, Ormeno, Castillo, Gonzalez |
| FW | Alvarez, Cavallini |
Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs Puebla (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Callender |
| DF | Weigandt, Aviles, Allen, Alba |
| MF | Redondo, Busquets, Rojas |
| FW | Gressel, Campana, Taylor |
Prediction
Despite Puebla’s recent struggles, I expect Inter Miami to come out on top in this one. Robert Taylor and Matias Rojas will both find the back of the net to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory for the Herons.
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[Image: Lionel Messi remains out through injury]
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