Tigres UANL vs. Inter Miami: Picks, Predictions and Odds

Both Tigres UANL and Inter Miami beat Puebla in their opening game, putting them on course for the knockout round at the 2024 Leagues Cup.

Of course, seeding is key and finishing top offers a boost, so there's plenty on the line ahead of this contest at the NRG Stadium. 

Inter Miami are looking to retain the Leagues Cup title after winning it a year ago. They've made a great start to the MLS campaign as Lionel Messi chases yet more silverware, but the Argentine has been ruled out ahead of this one.

Can the Herons claim a victory without their talisman?

Tigres UANL vs. Inter Miami betting picks and predictions

Under 2.5 Goals +140

Goals are expected in Houston, even with Messi still recovering from injury. Both teams to score is priced at -200, while three or more goals is -188. While the clash should be a good watch, there's reason to back against goals in this one.

Inter Miami began with a 2-0 victory over Puebla and they should find things a little tougher this weekend. Tigres have started the new Liga MX campaign really well, conceding only once across their opening four matches.

Even their opener with Puebla wasn't incredibly high-scoring, with Tigres winning it through a late 85th-minute goal to secure a 2-1 win. 

Tigres saw under 2.5 goals land in three of their four Leagues Cup clashes last term and with Inter Miami arriving in this clash on the back of a clean sheet, all signs point to a closer game. Both teams have the quality to get on the scoresheet, but under 2.5 goals looks well-priced. 

Inter Miami to score first +150

Tigres are favorites for the victory on neutral soil, with Messi's absence likely a factor in that. The Liga MX side are heavily fancied for the first goal, but the Eastern Conference leaders have a good track record when it comes to making fast starts.

The Herons were ahead within nine minutes against Puebla, continuing their string of quick goals in the Leagues Cup. 

Inter Miami have scored the opening goal in all eight matches they've played in this competition. In five of their previous seven outings, they've scored a goal within 10 minutes. Compare that to Tigres, who conceded first in three of their four matches in this competition last season.

The Liga MX side could struggle early on once again, with Inter Miami incredibly well-priced to continue their run of early goals. 

1-1 Correct Score +750

Inter Miami head into this game at the top of East 3, with a superior goal difference to UANL. A draw between these two would be settled with a penalty shootout to decide who tops the pool, but that does slightly remove Inter Miami's need to win the game outright.

This should be a close clash, especially when you consider Tigres are on a string of low-scoring matches. The Liga MX side is unbeaten in five, so they'll be no pushovers. However, Inter Miami are enjoying a great season and this team has routinely proven itself to be more to this team than just Messi.

The Herons have been fantastic in this competition, losing none of their last eight games. With that in mind, there could be very little between these two sides. Both teams to score is heavily odds-on, but a single goal might be all the pair can muster. As a result, a 1-1 draw holds appeal at +750. 

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Tigres UANL vs. Inter Miami odds

Tigres UANL	+110
Tie	+320
Inter Miami	+180

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