2025 has started and a new season is coming for Lionel Messi. This Saturday, Inter Miami will play its first friendly of the year against América from Mexico. The match will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. A duel that will mark the return to activity of the Argentine star, who is going for more records and new goals.
At 365Scores we tell you everything you need to know of Lionel Messi: the odds of him scoring in the international friendly vs. The Águilas del América and the history against Mexican teams at the club level.
The odds of Lionel Messi converting vs. Mexico America
Taking into account the inactivity that Lionel Messi comes from after the elimination of Inter Miami in the MLS Play Offs, it is to be expected that the Argentine star is still far from his best form, like the rest of his teammates. Much more so if we consider that Las Garzas' preseason began less than a week ago.
Beyond the physical issues, the most important betting houses indicate in the preview of the match that Lionel Messi has great chances of scoring in the match against Las Águilasbut he is not the big favorite. The protagonist with the most chances of scoring at any time of the match is Luis Suárezthe most important attack weapon that Las Garzas has.
The background of Lionel Messi vs. mexican teams
When it comes to reviewing the history, Lionel Messi has six records facing Mexican teams and the balance to date is positive: he achieved 3 victories, 2 draws and only 1 defeat. In addition, he scored in 3 of those 6 matches: the rivals that suffered the Argentine star were Atlante, León and Cruz Azul.
-As for tonight's opponent, it will be the first time that Inter Miami and Las Águilas meet face to face. However, for Lionel Messi, America is not an unknown rival. La Pulga faced him in an international friendly wearing the FC Barcelona shirt. That match, a real great game, ended tied 4 to 4.
With the presence of Lionel Messi: where to watch Inter Miami vs. America
The duel between Inter Miami vs. América de México will be played this Saturday, January 18, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The match can be seen live and direct through the AppleTV platformas happens with all MLS matches.
The schedules of Inter Miami vs. America:
- Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay: 00.00 hours
- Bolivia and Venezuela: 23.00 hours
- United States (EST), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru: 22.00 hours
- United States (CST) and Mexico: 21.00 hours
- United States (MST): 20.00 hours
- United States (PST): 7pm
