Inter Miami vs. FC Porto: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Inter Miami and FC Porto both endured low-key starts to their Club World Cup campaigns, having been held to goalless draws, so this Group A encounter could go a long way to determining qualification.

Inter Miami, armed with the services of Argentinian legend Lionel Messi, played out an entertaining 0-0 stalemate with Egyptian force Al Ahly, while European representatives Porto were frustrated by the scoreline against Brazilian outfit Palmeiras.

Miami can give a lot of praise to goalkeeper and player of the match Oscar Ustari, who made a string of world-class saves, while Porto were also dependent on some missed chances from their opponents having lost the shot count 17-11 and had only three shots on target.

Those opening 0-0 draws were uncharacteristic for these sides and, with victory appearing vital for both, a less cagey affair is anticipated at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Inter Miami vs. FC Porto betting picks and predictions

Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals (-125)

It would be easy to expect another drab affair after both of these sides drew 0-0 in their opening assignments, but there is now pressure on the pair to win and with so much attacking talent on show this may not follow the same narrative.

Prior to that stalemate, both teams had scored in seven of Inter Miami’s last eight matches and each of those clashes featured three or more goals.

With former Barcelona attacking talents Messi and Luis Suarez leading the attack, the MLS outfit have plenty going for them, while Celta Vigo loanee Tadeo Allende is another forward option of immense promise.

Porto also have a secret striking weapon in Samu Aghehowa, with the highly-touted Spanish international grabbing plenty of attention following 19 goals in 30 league appearances this season.

Six of the Portuguese outfit's last 10 matches have featured three or more goals and an early strike could soon see this clash spark into life.

Samu Aghehowa anytime goalscorer (+110)

At just 21 years of age, Samu Aghehowa is a player of immense potential and his performances in a Porto shirt have already rewarded him with two caps for national side Spain.

That shows the regard in which he is held in and it may not be long before some of Europe’s elite come calling for his services, especially on the back of a season that has seen him score 25 goals in 43 matches in all competitions.

His pace and power is sure to cause plenty of problems for an ageing Inter Miami side and he will be looking to stretch the defence of the MLS outfit.

Aghehowa had one shot on target against Palmeiras but plenty more goalscoring opportunities should fall his way in what could be an open encounter with Inter Miami.

Martim Fernandes to be shown a card (+240) 

Martim Fernandes committed three fouls in the goalless draw with Palmeiras and the 19-year-old right-back is sure to have his discipline tested by Inter Miami.

Messi drew three fouls in the goalless draw with Al Ahly and, liking to drift across the front three, there is potential for Fernandes to show his inexperience and he can be hasty in a challenge.

The teenager was booked against Palmeiras in his Club World Cup opener, which means he has been shown a card in four of his last nine matches.

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Inter Miami vs. FC Porto odds

Inter Miami	+310
Tie	+275
FC Porto	-120

Inter Miami vs. FC Porto player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto)	+110
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)	+140
Deniz Gul (FC Porto)	+140
Angel Alarcon (FC Porto)	+160
Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)	+160
Rodrigo Mora (FC Porto)	+175

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