Inter Miami takes shutout streak into matchup with Atlanta United
Lionel Messi has 24 goals and 12 assists as Miami seeks a third straight win and another shutout.
- On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, Inter Miami faces Atlanta United in the Eastern Conference, with Miami holding first place and Atlanta sitting 13th.
- Coming off two consecutive shutout victories, Miami holds a 19-3-8 record this season. Atlanta, currently 17-6-7, seeks to challenge the conference leaders.
- Lionel Messi leads Miami with 24 goals and 12 assists, while Luis Suarez has added five goals and four assists over the last 10 games. Miguel Almiron paces United with six goals and five assists.
- Injuries affect both squads, including Miami's Mateo Silvetti and United's William James Reilly. Sportsbooks list Inter Miami at-115, with Atlanta United at +230 and a draw at +322.
- The teams meet for the second time this season following a 2-2 draw in their previous encounter. United holds a 38-5-8 record when scoring at least two goals.
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