Betting Odds Preview For Messi & Inter Miami Versus FC Dallas
Lionel Messi’s United States road trip has its first tour date. Messi will make his away game debut in Frisco, Texas.
Tonight, Sunday, August 6, Inter Miami has a Round of 16 matchup against MLS side FC Dallas.
Messi has not stopped playing like the greatest of all time. The Argentine has scored in all of his Leagues Cup games so far against Cruz Azul, Atlanta United and Orlando City, racking up five goals and one assist.
Messi’s influence has also ignited a remarkable improvement in the performance of other players. Among them, Robert Taylor has emerged as a promising superstar while Josef Martinez is rediscovering his top form on the field.
FC Dallas vs. Inter Miami Prediction
After more than two years, the trio of Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba will finally start together.
Messi displayed great determination to win the match at all costs versus Orlando City, playing with an obvious chip on his shoulder. However, he was fortunate not to receive a second yellow card during a heated altercation with an Orlando City player.
As the new-look Inter Miami team plays away from DRV Pink Stadium for the first time, the game will likely begin with chaos. The atmosphere will be intense, and it may take some time for both teams to settle into the match.
Anticipate Inter Miami requiring some time to find their footing, potentially adopting a more defensive strategy from the opening whistle. Once settled, Inter Miami will likely launch a formidable offensive attack on their opponents, led by Messi and left-back Alba.
Meanwhile, FC Dallas will closely study Orlando City’s blueprint on how to contain Messi. Orlando City’s approach of consistently pestering Messi whenever he had possession proved highly effective, making it difficult for him to create opportunities. Additionally, their chippy tackles disrupted his rhythm and impacted his performance.
For FC Dallas to advance, they must find a way to limit Messi’s offensive impact.
It’s likely that Miami will not enjoy as much possession in this match and may have to rely on scoring through counterattacks. However, if there’s one team capable of generating lethal counterattacks, it’s a squad headlined by Messi.
Betting Matchup Overview
Game Details
- Who: FC Dallas vs. Inter Miami (Leagues Cup)
- When: August 6, 2023
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Stadium (Frisco, TX)
Betting Odds Summary
- Match Result Regular Time: FC Dallas +140, Tie +240, Inter Miami +162
- Both Teams to Score: Yes -188, No +137
- Total: Over/Under 2.5 Goals in Regular Time (-154/+120)
Player Props: Anytime Goalscorer
- Lionel Messi: -110
- Jesus Ferreira: +140
- Josef Martinez: +187
- Paul Arriola: +187
Player Prop Bet: FC Dallas vs. Inter Miami
Josef Martinez as an anytime goalscorer at +187 odds is a recommended prop bet, as he converted a penalty against Orlando City. Messi is not selfish and shares penalty duties with Martinez.
Given his new role, the Venezuelan international is a good bet in the anytime goalscorer market.
The Messi anytime goalscorer prop (-110) is also playable until a team proves they can stop him. With five goals in the Leagues Cup, Messi is tied for most goals at the top of the leaderboard.
Jesus Ferreira (+140) runs this FC Dallas offense completely. Ferreira had seven goals in the Gold Cup and has always risen to the occasion.
Betting on the 23-year-old American striker to get on the scoresheet is a playable bet due to the sheer amount of chances he will create.
Best Bets: FC Dallas vs. Inter Miami
- Match Result: FC Dallas +140, Tie +240, Inter Miami +162
This is the first time oddsmakers have Messi and Inter Miami (+162) priced as the underdog.
The best bet here is the Inter Miami moneyline (+162), as they’ve looked unstoppable versus MLS opponents in the Leagues Cup. Despite being away from home, Miami profiles well as an underdog.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes -188, No +137
Both teams excelled offensively in their last matchup. With this game being an elimination match, expect FC Dallas to find the back of the net. Both teams should score in this matchup, so “Yes” is the better of the two bets.
