Inter Miami will be looking to bring their four-game losing run in the MLS to an end when they host Dallas at DVR PNK Stadium on Saturday night.
After their torrid recent form, the hosts are now 10th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors have had a slightly better start, currently sitting sixth in the Western Conference.
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Inter Miami made a very promising start to the MLS season, winning their first two matches, but their form has nosedived in recent weeks, leaving them outside the playoff places, although it is still very early on in the season.
The Herons have picked up just six points from their first six games, although they have rarely been completely outplayed, losing 1-0 away at FC Cincinnati in their last match despite dominating possession.
Manager Phil Neville will not yet be too worried about his side's performances, and Saturday's game being back in front of their own fans is a real boost, as they have won two of their three matches at DVR PNK Stadium so far this season.
The 2-0 victory against Philadelphia Union was particularly impressive, given that Union reached the Supporters' Shield final last season, with Corentin Jean managing to score his first goal in an Inter Miami shirt.
Although they have only taken on Saturday's opponents twice in competitive fixtures, the Herons are tasked with beating Dallas for the first time, having drawn and lost in their previous encounters.
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Dallas had a very strong 2022 campaign, finishing third in the Western Conference, but they crashed out of the playoffs at the quarter-final stage, losing 2-1 away at Austin FC, and they will be looking to go further this time around.
The Hoops have made a solid, if not spectacular, start to the season, picking up eight points from their opening six games, which leaves them inside the playoff places but already seven points behind top-of-the-table St Louis City.
Much like their opponents, Nico Estevez's side have been impressive at home, defeating Los Angeles Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City at the Toyota Stadium, but they have struggled on their travels, losing two and drawing one of their three matches on the road.
Last time out, Dallas were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Portland Timbers, with Facundo Quignon's second-half opener being cancelled out by a gut-wrenching stoppage-time equaliser from Franck Boli.
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Neville has a number of injury issues to deal with heading into Saturday's game, with Noah Allen still unavailable, having picked up an MCL injury in pre-season, while Ian Fray misses out due to a knee problem.
Gregore has been a vital player for Inter Miami over the past couple of years, with the midfielder making 31 appearances in the regular season last term, but he has been ruled out for six months with a foot injury.
Leonardo Campana remains a doubt, having missed the last six games, while Robbie Robinson is also unlikely to be involved, although he is making progress in his return from a hamstring problem.
Dallas only have one player missing out through injury, as Tarik Scott had to undergo surgery for an ACL injury back in February, and the winger will miss out for a considerable period of time.
Having scored the Hoops' only goal after being brought on as a substitute last time out, Quignon could well be rewarded with a start in central midfield, replacing Edwin Cerrillo.
Inter Miami possible starting lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Kryvstov, McVey, Negri; Mota, Duke, Taylor, Pizarro, Stefanelli; Martinez
Dallas possible starting lineup:
Paes; Jesus, Ibeagha, Tafari, Farfan; Lletget, Quignon, Pomykal; Arriola, Velasco, Ferreira
We say: Inter Miami 2-0 Dallas
Inter Miami have been on a very poor run of form, but they have been impressive in the majority of their home matches so far this season, defeating Philadelphia Union in convincing style.
When you couple that with FC Dallas' torrid away record, the most likely result is a relatively comfortable victory for the hosts.
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