After a draw with Orlando City, Inter Miami would face Houston Dynamo next. The 2023 US Open Cup final promises to be a pulsating affair. However, there are injury issues for David Beckham’s franchise, following slight concerns for Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. Boss Tata Martino gave Sergio Busquets a rest, and he will feature in the game. As for Messi, he is nursing old scar tissue, while Alba has a muscle injury. 

Yet, fans expect the trio to start the game and lift their second trophy with the club. But their opposition wants to win as much as they do! Houston Dynamo ranks fourth in the Western Conference. Because of that, they rarely play with the Miami soccer club. Plus, they have the odds in place to score a historic victory. 

The historical advantage over Inter Miami

As they play in two different conferences, Houston and Miami played three times against each other. In those three games, Houston won two games, and Miami won just 1. Therefore, they hold a morale-boosting advantage over the club. The first matchup saw Inter-Miami defeat Houston by one goal. After that, the second game saw Houston win by a scoreline of 3-1. In the third game, 1-0 victory to Houston Dynamo. They tick all the boxes in this column. 

In the meantime, winning the cup makes a lot of difference. Houston Dynamo won the US Open Cup in 2018. The side beat Philadelphia Union by a score of 3-0. Thus, the club has the pedigree of winning the title in this competition. It gives them an advantage in how to get over the line. 

And thirdly, probably the crucial one, Houston coach Ben Olsen won the cup twice in his career. He won the cup as a player, as well as a coach for DC United. The manager can help the side to set them up tactically for a cup final. Although, there is a difference!

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Can Lionel Messi win the US Open Cup?

What happens when you have one of the best players in the world on your side? You win the World Cup. And now, that World Cup winner plays for Inter Miami. With Lionel Messi in the team, the Miami-based franchise has an advantage over the other players on the field. He is one of the best players in the world and has made an enormous massive difference to the side. 

Along with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, the team has what it takes to win the US Open Cup. Thus, who do you think will win the match?

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