The semifinals of the US Open Cup are set to take place, with FC Cincinnati hosting Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo hosting Real Salt Lake. Can Lionel Messi and Inter Miami continue their winning streak and reach another final? We will provide our predictions for each match here.
After securing their first trophy at the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, are back in action with the opportunity to reach another final as they face Supporters’ Shield-leading FC Cincinnati in the US Open Cup Semifinals. On the other side of the bracket, Houston Dynamo will take on Real Salt Lake. Continue reading for the odds and our top predictions for the US Open Cup matches.
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Odds
U.S. Open Cup
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami
FC Cincinnati -130
Inter Miami EVEN
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Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
According to the odds at Bet365, Inter Miami has an implied probability of 48.78% to win in regulation at +105. The total for this game is set at 2.5, with the Over heavily favored at -200. Visit Bet365 and use the provided bonus code to claim your promotional offer today!
The first US Open Cup Semifinal between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami will kick off at 7:00 pm EST at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. FC Cincinnati has been dominant at home, leading the Eastern Conference with 51 points and sitting at the top of the Supporters’ Shield standings. Inter Miami, on the other hand, has struggled this season, sitting at the bottom of the conference and the overall MLS standings with only 18 points. However, Cincinnati only earned a 1-0 home win against Inter Miami earlier in the season. In the Leagues Cup, Cincinnati had wins against Sporting Kansas City and Chivas Guadalajara before losing to Nashville. To reach the US Open Cup Semifinals, Cincinnati defeated Louisville City, New York City, New York Red Bulls, and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Can Lionel Messi lead Inter Miami to another final? Watch the match on CBS Sports Golazo network, available on the CBS Sports app.
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Odds
U.S. Open Cup
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake
Houston Dynamo -105
Real Salt Lake -125
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Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The odds favor the Houston Dynamo to win at home in regulation at +115, with an implied probability of 46.51% to defeat Real Salt Lake. The Over 2.5 goals in the match is favored at -134. The second US Open Cup Semifinal will begin at 9:00 pm EST at PNC Stadium in Houston. Houston is coming off a 5-0 win against the Portland Timbers, showing their strong form. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the teams drew 0-0. Real Salt Lake started the Leagues Cup strong with a 3-0 win over Seattle but struggled in their following matches. They will enter this game well-rested, having not played since August 8. Houston’s path to the Semifinals included wins against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Sporting Kansas City, Minnesota United, and the Chicago Fire. Real Salt Lake defeated Las Vegas, Portland, Colorado, and the LA Galaxy.
Based on the head-to-head stats and recent form, our prediction for the FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami match is that both teams will score and there will be over 2.5 goals at a -138 value. For the Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake match, we expect the same outcome, with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals at -138 odds.
