With their playoff destiny in their hands, Charlotte FC head to DRV PNK Stadium to face Inter Miami in the first of a home-and-home series between these clubs to wrap up the MLS regular season.
In their previous encounter, the Herons were eliminated from post-season contention, losing 1-0 at home to FC Cincinnati, while the Crown picked up a critical three points, defeating the Chicago Fire 2-0.
The leading candidate to capture an eighth Ballon d'Or played the final 25 minutes of their previous encounter after missing their last four competitive fixtures with an injury, with Miami going winless over that stretch, though the number 10 did not appear to be 100% versus Cincinnati.
For those who do not believe in the Messi effect, the form of Inter Miami may make you a believer, as six of the Herons' previous eight victories in all competitions transpired when the Argentine was in the starting 11.
Tata Martino will likely have to finish the campaign without him, and although his side cannot make the post-season, they can maintain their 100% record against Charlotte at DRV PNK Stadium, outscoring them 7-2 in their two home triumphs.
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