Week 8 of the2021 MLS season will see Inter Miami and DC United taking on each other looking to start picking up good results. It’s been a slow start for both sides, and they’ll clash at DRV PNK Stadium needing the three points. Here, check out the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game in the US.
The Herons head to this clash under pressure to secure their first victory at home this year. Phil Neville‘s stint hasn’t begun in the best way, as his sidehasn’t shown the expected progress from last season and is still struggling to perform at its highest level.
On the other hand, the teamfrom the capital city hasn’t been doing well either. Hernán Losada‘s boys lost all their away matches so far, and their recent record at home has been poor as well. Which of these two sides will bounce back in this game?
Inter Miami vs DC United: Match Information
Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021
Time: 8 PM (ET)
Location: DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale
Inter Miami vs DC United: Time by State in the US
ET: 8 PM
CT: 7 PM
MT: 6 PM
PT: 5 PM
Inter Miami vs DC United: Storylines and Head-to-Head
Last weekend, Inter Miami were shocked by Chicago Fire at Soldier Field stadium. The team from the Windy City haven’t won until that game, putting The Herons in the eye of the storm for dropping points against a weakened side.
Meanwhile, DC United were beaten by Philadelphia Union at Audi Field and recorded their fifth defeat in the tournament. Losada’s side now travels to Miami hoping to win an away game for the first time this year, although the hosts’ need for the three points won’t make it easy.
This will be the second meeting between these two teams, as Inter Miami joined the league last year. In their lone duel so far, DC United claimed the 2-1 win in Washington.
Inter Miami vs DC United: 2021 MLS Standings
After Week 7, Inter Miami aren’t in a comfortable spot as they stand ninth in the Eastern Conference with eight points, with DC United a few seeds behind them, sitting eleventh with six points.
Inter Miami vs DC United: 2021 MLS Top Scorers
Even though Inter Miami have been struggling this season, they have in Gonzalo Higuaín a proven goalscorer who is currently the team’s leader with four goals. On the other hand, DC United don’t have one main top scorer as Alfaro, Canouse, Flores, Hines-Ike, and Kamara have been on target once each.
How to watch or live stream Inter Miami vs DC United in the US
The game to be played between Inter Miami and DC United at DRV PNK Stadium for Week 8 of MLS 2021 will be broadcast in the US byNBC Sports Washington, CBS Miami WFOR, ESPN+, dcunited.com, and TeleXitos.
Inter Miami vs DC United: Predictions and Odds
Bookmakers have already unveiled their predictions and they see the hosts as favorites. FanDuel has given Inter Miami odds of -145, while DC United have +360, and a tie would result in a +250 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Inter Miami | -145 |
| Tie | +250 |
| DC United | +360 |
* Odds via FanDuel.