Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch Week 22 of 2021 MLS Regular Season today

Week 22 of the 2021 MLS regular season kicks off today, August 27, and it will bring us a thrilling intrastate Florida derby between Orlando City and Inter Miami at the Exploria Stadium. Here, you will find everything you need to know about this exciting Major League Soccer game, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.

Oscar Pareja's side will try to make it consecutive wins at home Exploria Stadium and start picking up victories regularly. Orlando have won just three of their last ten MLS games, which explains why New England Revolution went many points clear atop the Eastern Conference standings.

The Herons had one of the worst starts to the season, but they managed to bounce back later. Phil Neville's boys have claimed four triumphs out of their last six games, only conceding one defeat in that span. Besides, Miami head into this game riding on a two-game winning streak.

Orlando City vs Inter Miami: Match Information

Date: Friday, August 27, 2021
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Exploria Stadium, Orlando

Orlando City vs Inter Miami: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM

Orlando City vs Inter Miami: Storylines and Head-to-Head

Orlando City hold one of the best records in the East and carry a five-game unbeaten run, being the terrible 0-5 defeat at the hands of New York City FC on July the last time they were left empty-handed. Last weekend, they beat Chicago Fire 1-0 at home.

Inter Miami seem to be reversing their fortunes after an awful start to the MLS regular season. The Herons picked up four triumphs from their last six affairs, only conceding a loss to NYCFC. Last Saturday, Neville's men claimed the 3-1 win over Toronto to make it two in a row.

This will be the seventh time these Florida rivals will face each other. Orlando have the edge with three victories, while Inter Miami trail by one, and they shared the points once.

Orlando City vs Inter Miami: 2021 MLS Regular season Standings

After 21 weeks of action, the hosts seem to be comfortable in the higher part of the Eastern Conference table. Orlando City sit 2nd with 34 points, while Inter Miami still have plenty of work to do as they stand 11th with only 22 points.

Orlando City vs Inter Miami: 2021 MLS Regular Season Top Scorers

Orlando City's leading goalscorer is Portuguese star Nani, who has been on fire this season amassing an impressive 9 goals. Inter Miami, meanwhile, have in Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuaín their top scorer, as Pipita was on the scoresheet 8 times.

How to watch or live stream Orlando City vs Inter Miami in the US

The derby to be played between Orlando City and Inter Miami in Week 22 of the 2021 MLS Regular Season will be broadcast in the US by ESPN Deportes+, ESPN Deportes, ESPN, and SiriusXM FC.

Orlando City vs Inter Miami: Predictions and Odds

Bookmakers have revealed their predictions ahead of this exciting derby. FanDuel sees Orlando City as favorites with odds of -140, while Inter Miami have +310, and a tie would result in a +280 payout.