Inter Miami CF vs FC Dallas: FC Dallas Have Lost Just One Out of Their Last Five Games

●      Inter Miami CF have taken six points from six games and are tenth in the Eastern Conference

●      FC Dallas have taken eight points from six games and are sixth in the Western Conference

●      The last time these two sides met, the spoils were shared after a 1-1 draw

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Inter Miami CF vs FC Dallas Predictions

Inter Miami CF got off to a good start this season after winning the first two games against CF Montreal and Philadelphia Union. However, after the two wins and shutouts, Inter Miami CF have failed to score in three out of their last four games and lost all of them. The latest loss came against FC Cincinnati last weekend.

FC Dallas have lost just one out of their last five games in the MLS. However, they have won only two of those five games and are without a win in the last two. FC Dallas suffered a 2-1 loss against Los Angeles FC a couple of weeks ago before they were held to a 1-1 draw by Portland Timbers last weekend.

There is not much history between the two sides, and looking at the recent form, FC Dallas have a slight edge over Inter Miami CF. It looks like the host’s wait for a win will go on, and the visitors could snatch their first away win of the season.

Previous Meetings

These two clubs have only met twice in the MLS. FC Dallas won the first encounter between the two sides that took place in the 2020 MLS season. Franco Daniel Jara and Ryan Hollingshead scored as FC Dallas beat Inter Miami CF 2-1 at the Toyota Stadium.

The second encounter was also held at the Toyota Stadium, but on this occasion, Inter Miami CF walked away with a point after a 1-1 draw. Alan Velasco had put FC Dallas in front at the break, but Leonardo Campana restored parity a minute before the final whistle.

This encounter will be the first one that takes place in Inter Miami CF’s backyard, where the club have won two and lost one this season. Meanwhile, FC Dallas are still waiting for their first away win of the season.

Inter Miami CF Eager to End Losing Streak 

After winning the opening two games of the season, Inter Miami CF have lost their last four games and dropped to sixth in the Eastern Division. In addition to that, the club have failed to score in three of those four games.

The losing streak started with a 1-0 loss against New York City FC almost four weeks ago. In the following week, they went down 2-0 against Toronto FC. Both losses came on the road before Inter Miami CF returned home to host Chicago Fire FC.

The game was headed for a draw before Kei Ansu Kamara scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute. After that, Inter Miami CF were on the road and lost to FC Cincinnati last week. The side will be desperate to snatch some points this weekend to end this abysmal run.

Key Player’s Injury Hurting Inter Miami CF in the Midfield 

Inter Miami CF midfielder Gregore has been ruled out till September due to an ankle injury. The club are heavily reliant on the 29-year-old and have been for the past two seasons. Gregore has made almost 60 starts for Inter Miami CF in the last two seasons.

This season the midfielder started with an assist when he set up the opener against CF Montreal. He won the most free-kicks against Philadelphia Union in the second match before limping off with an ankle injury against New York City FC.

In the last two games, Robert Taylor and Victor Ulloa have been deployed to fill the gap in midfield. However, nothing has worked for Inter Miami CF as they continue to struggle in the middle third.

Stefanelli Has Been Impressive in the Last Two Games 

The goal-scoring average of Inter Miami CF has dropped after the first two games. Now the side have scored six goals in as many games and have only the 16th-best goals-per-match average in the MLS.

They also have the 14th-best shots-on-target per match record of 4.2 in the league this season. Nicolas Stefanelli has been responsible for most of them. Operating as a winger and striker, Stefanelli will be pivotal for Inter Miami CF in the next game, especially in the absence of Gregore.

Positives to Take From FC Dallas’ Recent Results  

In the last five games, FC Dallas have only won two games. They are not coming into this game on the back of decent results because they are winless in the last two games. However, a positive FC Dallas can take from both games is their effort and resilience.

In the match against Los Angeles FC, the club came close to clinching a crucial point against the defending champions. However, their defense was breached in the final few minutes of the game, and they returned without a single point.

Last week, against Portland Timbers, FC Dallas were the better side as they dominated possession and attempted more shots. They led the game till the end before conceding a last-minute equalizer.

FC Dallas Need to Be Prolific in Front of Goal 

FC Dallas have taken eight points from six games so far. They have scored eight goals in the process and need to increase their tally if they intend to inch closer to the top. Apart from that, their shots on-target per match average is 3.2, which is one of the lowest in the league this season.

In addition to that, the team needs creativity that will help them create decent goal-scoring opportunities. So far, they have only created seven big chances, out of which they have missed three.

They will also need to step up defensively, as they have conceded seven goals in six games, due to which their goal difference has fallen to one.

Striker Will Be in the Golden Boot Race This Season

Last season, Jesus Ferreira scored 18 goals and finished as the top scorer for FC Dallas. He finished five goals behind Nashville FC’s Hany Mukhtar, who won the Golden Boot at the end of last season.

This season, the 22-year-old has scored three goals in six games and is still the top scorer for FC Dallas. The striker is considered one of the top competitors for the Golden Boot this season after his stellar performance last year.

How to Watch Inter Miami CF vs FC Dallas

●      Teams: Inter Miami CF vs FC Dallas

●      Location: DRV PNK Stadium

●      Time: Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 pm ET

●      How to watch: Univision networks TUDN and UniMas, ESPN Deportes, Telemundo and Fox Deportes