Inter Miami vs. Montreal Prediction, Odds and Props for Aug. 29: Messi’s Magic to Fire Miami to Victory

Inter Miami CF and CF Montreal lock horns in a tasty MLS fixture at Nu Stadium today.
The home team is looking for its first MLS victory in five, while the Canadians head to Florida on a four-game undefeated streak. Who will come out on top in the “Sunshine State”? Check out our Inter Miami vs. Montreal prediction, picks, and the latest MLS odds.
Inter Miami vs. Montreal Prediction, Odds & Preview
Herons Hoping to Bounce Back
Inter Miami is having a fine season overall, collecting 39 points from 21 games to sit second in the Eastern Conference standings. However, Miami trails leader Nashville SC by ten points.
Although Guillermo Hoyos will take charge for this one, Inter has just appointed Cristian Alberto Gonzalez as the new first-team head coach.
Inter Miami has not won in MLS since a 1-0 victory at Montreal in late July, which was the team’s sixth straight league win. The Herons have taken just two points from a possible 12 since.
Last time out, Miami crashed to a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Toronto FC. How will they fare against Canadian opposition this weekend? Inter is desperate to strike back with a victory, but Montreal could make life difficult for the home team.
Can Montreal Extend Unbeaten Run?
Montreal is unbeaten since the 1-0 loss to Inter Miami in July. Interim boss Philippe Eullaffroy has turned Impact’s fortunes around, making his boys tough to beat recently.
After the loss to Miami, Montreal has responded with three draws and a win from four MLS games. The Canadians ended an eight-match winless league run with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph at Columbus Crew. Montreal followed it up with a 2-2 home tie with LA Galaxy last weekend.
This will no doubt be a tough test at Nu Stadium, but Eullaffroy and his men will back themselves to return to Quebec with a positive result in the bag.
Head-to-Head Meetings
The most recent game between these two sides took place in July. Inter Miami edged it at Saputo Stadium thanks to a late Luis Suarez penalty.
Miami has an excellent recent record in this fixture, winning the last four and scoring 12. Montreal’s last victory was a 3-2 success in Florida in March 2024.
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As you would expect, Inter Miami is the clear favorite to pick up all three points on home turf. BetMGM is offering just -235 for the host to prevail.
The away team is on a decent unbeaten run right now, but getting anything at Nu Stadium will be a tall order. Montreal is available at soccer odds of +475 to upset the home side.
Inter Miami needs a response after the recent blip in form, and this is the perfect game to get back on track. The Herons could be too strong, and we like the look of +188 for Inter Miami to win both halves.
Our Prediction: Inter Miami to Win Both Halves – +188, BetMGM
Inter Miami vs. Montreal Props
Lionel Messi scored in the 2-1 loss to Toronto last time out. The 39-year-old has netted two in two and 14 MLS goals in total this season. He is just two behind top scorer Petar Musa in the MLS scoring chart.
Messi, who also has nine MLS assists, will be looking to get his name on the scoresheet for a third game running. The little Argentinian magician always backs himself to score.
We are picking Messi to open the scoring in this one, and BetMGM is offering +220 for Inter’s famous No. 10 to strike first.
Our Prediction: Lionel Messi to Score First – +220, BetMGM
MLS Odds taken from BetMGM at 09:00 ET time, on August 29