Na two correct MLS sides go jam for blockbuster match this Thursday as FC Cincinnati go host Inter Miami for TQL Stadium.
Messi and him boys don win their last five MLS matches back-to-back, but Cincinnati bin stumble last week as Columbus Crew knack dem 4-2.
Cincinnati: One Eye for Trophy, One Eye for Revenge
FC Cincinnati don turn real contender inside MLS. Dem finish 10th, 1st and 5th for overall standings for the last three seasons. Coach Pat Noonan dey target another Supporters’ Shield plus him first ever MLS Cup.
Dem dey 2nd for Eastern Conference right now with 42 points from 22 matches – just one point behind Philadelphia Union wey dey top. But after four straight wins, na Columbus Crew burst their bubble last week.
Now dem wan bounce back sharp sharp – but wetin be the obstacle? One name: Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami: Messi No Wan Stop
Messi and Inter Miami dey hot like fresh suya. Dem don win five straight MLS games and Messi score brace for all of dem – with four assists join body. Na madness.
Dem dey 5th for Eastern Conference but na because dem never play plenty matches like other teams – dem still get 3 games in hand after their Club World Cup waka, where PSG knock dem 4-0.
If dem win their outstanding matches, dem fit waka go top of table again. But before that, na this tough away match against Cincinnati be the next wahala.
Past Meetings: Cincinnati Get Hope
FC Cincinnati don win their last three MLS home games against Inter Miami. So dem go dey bank on history – but with the way Messi dey on fire, e go hard.
FC Cincinnati MLS Form:
Win – Win – Win – Win – Loss
Inter Miami MLS Form:
Win – Win – Win – Win – Win
Inter Miami Form (All Competitions):
Loss (PSG) – Win – Win – Win – Win – Win
Team News
FC Cincinnati Injuries:
- Nick Hagglund – Chest injury
- Obinna Nwobodo – Leg wahala
- Sergio Santos – Leg wahala
- Yuya Kubo – Ankle issue
Strikers Kevin Denkey and Evander dey hot with 25 goals between dem. Both go start. Miles Robinson fit drop bench after own-goal last week, Alvas Powell fit replace am.
Inter Miami Injuries:
- Allen Obando – Hamstring
- David Ruiz – Hamstring
- Drake Callender – Hernia
- Gonzalo Lujan – Hamstring
- Ian Fray – Groin
- Noah Allen – Hamstring
- Yannick Bright – Hamstring
Marcelo Weigandt still dey doubt after e injure against Nashville SC. If e no play, Ryan Sailor go start right-back. Messi and Suarez go lead attack, with Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia on the wings.
Possible Lineups
FC Cincinnati XI:
Celentano; Powell, Miazga, Engel; Yedlin, Anunga, Evander, Bucha, Orellano; Kamara, Denkey
Inter Miami XI:
Ustari; Sailor, Falcon, Martinez, Alba; Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suarez
TPB Predict Say: FC Cincinnati 2-3 Inter Miami
Even though Cincinnati sabi win Inter Miami for home, this Messi form dey too hot to bet against. Goals go plenty like Owerri party rice.
Both teams dey attack well but their defense dey leak too – expect fireworks for this one. Na match wey go sweet belle!