Inter Miami vs Toronto

Inter Miami, sitting second in the Eastern Conference, host struggling Toronto FC on August 22 in a fixture that looks lopsided on paper but still matters for the hosts, who are chasing Nashville SC for top spot. Toronto, mired in 12th, are fighting just to stay within shouting distance of a playoff spot. Miami's six-match unbeaten run ended with a 2-2 draw at Columbus Crew, though Luis Suárez keeps finding the net, with seven goals in his last four outings. Lionel Messi made his first appearance since Argentina's World Cup final defeat, coming off the bench, with Rodrigo De Paul anchoring midfield. Toronto haven't won since early April, extending a winless league run past a dozen matches, though a healthier squad offers hope, with Djordje Mihailovic and new signing Niklas Dorsch tasked with sparking the attack. Historically, Inter Miami have dominated this head-to-head against Toronto FC. Our prediction: 3-1