The Lionel Messi hype train has continued to roll the competition since his arrival at Inter Miami. Next up in the Leagues Cup is a trip to the Lone Star State.
On Sunday, Inter Miami will face FC Dallas in the round of 16 in the 2023 Leagues Cup.
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Thanks in big part to Messi, Miami has become one of the favorites in the competition. He has five goals in three outings since arriving alongside Sergio Busquets.
And on top of Messi and Busquets, Jordi Alba is likely to increase his playing time against Dallas as well after making his Inter Miami debut in the team’s last game.
Even with the spotlight on Miami’s big-name signings, Dallas has earned its stripes in this competition. After dropping their first matchup of the Leagues Cup to Charlotte on penalties, back-to-back home wins over Liga MX sides put them right back on track. Forward Eugene Ansah has scored off the bench in two straight victories for a side which also features United States international Jesús Ferreira.
More importantly, Dallas has allowed 26 goals in MLS this year, the fifth-best number in the league. A key ahead of facing a stacked Miami attack.
Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action:
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Inter Miami vs. Orlando City (Leagues Cup)
- When: Sunday, Aug. 6
- Where: Toyota Stadium (Frisco, Texas)
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Apple TV
Leagues Cup Starting Lineups
Inter Miami possible starting lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Kryvtsov, Miller, Alba; Arroyo, Busquets, Cremaschi; Messi, Martinez, Taylor.
FC Dallas possible starting lineup:
Paes; Junqua, Martinez, Tafari, Jesus; Velasco, Quignon, Lletget; Obrian, Ferreira, Kamungo
Premier League Odds and betting lines
MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Saturday at 9:44 a.m. ET.
FC Dallas (+210) vs. Inter Miami (+115)
Draw: (+220)
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