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Orlando City
Major League Soccer
Jul 10, 2022 at 3.24am UK
Florida Citrus Bowl
Inter Miami

Orlando City
1 - 0
Inter Miami

Lowe (90+2' og.)
Smith (45+3')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Duke (52')

Preview: Orlando City vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Orlando City and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

An all-Florida derby will take place this weekend, when Orlando City welcome Inter Miami for a crucial Western Conference clash.

Orlando currently occupy one of the seven playoff spots, whereas Inter Miami are chasing the pack just behind.


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Orlando City forward Ercan Kara (9) celebrates with Orlando City forward Alexandre Pato (7) after an assists goal in the second half against the Chicago Fire at Orlando City Stadium on April 9, 2022© Reuters

Having only ever qualified for the playoffs twice, Orlando are yet to leave their mark on Major League Soccer, after being inducted into the league as a franchise club in 2015.

Knocked out at the quarter-final stage in the 2020 season, that run remains Orlando's best-ever in MLS, with the Florida-based outfit looking to go further this time around.

They have managed to get off to a solid start, winning seven of their 18 matches in MLS so far, while drawing a further four and losing another seven.

Consolidating their position inside the top seven will be key heading into the second half of the campaign, as Orlando look to establish themselves amongst MLS's elite.

Similarly, Inter Miami are yet to stamp down their authority on MLS, yet they have not had luxury of time like fellow Florida side Orlando have.

Without a top-seven finish in their two seasons as an MLS club, Inter Miami are chasing a playoff spot for the first time in their history.

Currently three points behind, Inter Miami do have work to do if they wish to bridge the gap, but a run of strong league form has seen them catapulted back into the mix.

Just one defeat in MLS since the beginning of May has propelled Inter Miami into a strong position, with the side from Florida looking to extend their unbeaten run to three games this weekend.

History suggests that record could be extended for Inter Miami, as their last three meetings against Orlando have ended in draws.

However, they boast just one win against their Florida rivals, with that sole victory coming all the way back in August 2020.

Orlando City Major League Soccer form:
  • D
  • L
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • L

Orlando City form (all competitions):
  • L
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L

Inter Miami Major League Soccer form:
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • D

Inter Miami form (all competitions):
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • D


Team News

Inter Miami CF head coach Phil Neville reacts after a play against the New England Revolution during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium on April 9, 2022© Reuters

As Orlando look to maintain their position in the playoff race, they will have to do it without goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar, who is out with a jaw injury.

Without any further injuries of note, Orlando will likely field a close to full strength side this weekend, with Alexandre Pato amongst those set to feature.

Pato scored last time out for Orlando, as did fellow forward Ercan Kara, who will start alongside the Brazilian.

The same cannot be said for Inter Miami, who are battling somewhat of a mini injury crisis.

Robbie Robinson has netted once for Inter Miami this season, but he is likely to be out until late July with a hamstring problem.

Elsewhere, Nick Marsman is out with a back problem, while Brek Shea and Ian Fray are also out for the visitors.

Orlando City possible starting lineup:
Gallese; Ruan, Smith, Schlegel, Moutinho; Urso, Araujo; Mulraney, Perea, Torres; Kara

Inter Miami possible starting lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Lowe, Sailor, Mcvey; Gregore, Ulloa; Taylor, Duke, Lassiter; Campana


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We say: Orlando City 2-1 Inter Miami

Orlando will understand that this weekend's clash represents an opportunity not only to take the bragging rights of Florida, but to also consolidate their playoff position.

Inter Miami will offer stern competition, but it is unlikely they will be able to take points off Orlando.


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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721


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