Preview: Inter Miami vs NY Red Bulls Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2026

None of the games in the clash between these MLS teams ever ended in a draw.

NY Red Bulls will be en route to the South Florida Cauldron, where home team Inter Miami are set to lock horns in their newest Nu Stadium in Miami.

Inter Miami are placed fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference points table and are unbeaten in their last five games. What has been concerning is their inability to convert draws into wins. They have recently got a 2-2 draw against Austin FC before winning a game against New York City FC.

Javier Mascherano’s tenure so far as Inter Miami coach has not been too impressive. The former Argentine international has clocked around 50% winning rate so far. Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Luzan have been the top performers for Miami this season.

Talking about their opponents, the NY Red Bulls are just a solitary point behind Miami, and a win could massively alter the points table. They have won two games in their last five outings. Their most recent fixture saw them thrashing FC Cincinnati 4-2 at home.

They are led by American gaffer Michael Bradley, who has previously played for Aston Villa and AS Roma during his playing days. The team has shown good composure under Bradley. Justin Che and Julian Hall have been among the top performers for New York.

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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) April 8, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Miami, USA
• Stadium: Nu Stadium
• Date: Sunday, 12 April
• Kick-off Time- 5:00 am IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami)

The Argentine central midfielder has played for Udinese, Atletico Madrid and Valencia before heading to America to ply his trade with Inter Miami. In four games, he has scored only once so far. He played a crucial role in helping the Herons win the MLS last season.

At a time when Mascherano has a long list of injuries, Rodrigo De Paul must step up to lead his side to glory in an important game, where a win could take Miami straight to the top of the MLS table.

Ethan Horvath (NY Red Bulls)

The American custodian has accumulated a lot of experience playing for top-tier teams in Europe, including Club Brugge, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday, before joining New York recently. Throughout his playing career, he has served as the second-choice keeper.

He has played six games and has kept only a solitary clean sheet so far. He has had a decent performance and will be raring to go all guns blazing to clinch yet another clean sheet against a strong Miami squad.

Match Facts

• Miami scored 15 goals in their last three meetings with the NY Red Bulls.
• Messi scored his team’s debut goal in Miami’s new home venue, Nu Stadium.
• None of the games in this fixture ever ended in a draw.

Inter Miami vs NY Red Bulls: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Lionel Messi to score first.
• Inter Miami 2-2 NY Red Bulls

Injury and Team News

For Miami, the list of absentees includes Luis Suarez, Yannick Bright, Daniel Pinter, Sergio Regulion and Gonzalo Luzan.

Juan Mina, Omar Valencia, Tim Parker, Mohammed Sofo and Rafael Mosqueira will be out for the NY Red Bulls.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

NY Red Bulls won: 6

Miami won: 6

Draws: 02

Predicted Lineups

Miami predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

St Clair (GK); Fray, Falcon, Micael, Allen; De Paul, Ayala; Allende, Messi, Segovia; Silvetti

NY Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Horvath (GK); Marshal Rutty, Nealis, Voloder, Dos Santos; Mehmeti, Forsberg, Donkor; Cowell, Hall, Ruvalcaba

Match Prediction

This is a difficult match to predict, given how New York’s form has been swinging like a pendulum. We still expect the game to end in a high-scoring draw.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-2 NY Red Bulls

Telecast Details

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