New York City vs Inter Miami Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The previous fixture between these clubs ended in a 2-2 draw.

New York City are ready to host Inter Miami for the Eastern Conference fixture of the 2025 Major League Soccer. Citi Field is all set to witness the intense fixture between these clubs.

New York City are going to be at home for their upcoming fixture and will be keen on using it to their advantage. They secured an easy 2-0 win against Charlotte FC in their previous league fixture. The hosts must give their all if they want to secure a victory in their next league game.

Inter Miami are coming in after taking down DC United by a scoreline of 3-2 in their previous MLS fixture. The Herons faced a tough challenge, but their all-around efforts helped them secure a win. Lionel Messi and company might be under some pressure for their upcoming match as they will be the visiting team.

Kick-off:

• Location: New York, USA
• Stadium: Citi Field
• Date: Thursday, September 25
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Sept 24; 11:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 p.m. ET/ 04:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

New York City: W-L-W-W-W

Inter Miami: W-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Alonso Martinez (New York City)

The 26-year-old from Costa Rica has scored 17 goals and also has two assists to his name in 27 Major League Soccer appearances. Alonso Martinez scored a sensational brace in the last game, which helped his side secure an easy win. He will be keen on engraving his name yet again on the scoresheet for his side.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

The Argentine great was once again on the scoresheet for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi is coming in after scoring a brace for his side in their previous league game against DC United. He is also in the tight Golden Boot race.

Messi is going to be lethal for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Four of the last five matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.
• Inter Miami are on a two-match winning run.
• New York City have won four of their last five matches.

New York City vs Inter Miami: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win @15/8 William Hill
• Lionel Messi to score @4/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

New York City will miss out on the services of Keaton Parks, Malachi Jones and Nico Cavallo as they are injured.

David Ruiz, Allen Obando and Fabrice Picault are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Inter Miami. Telasco Segovia is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

New York City won: 8

Inter Miami won: 1

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

New York City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Freese (GK); Gray, Martins, Gustavo, O’Toole; Haak, Perea; Fernández, Morález, Wolf; Martínez

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Ustari (GK); Weigandt, Luján, Falcón, Allen; De Paul, Busquets, Bright, Alba; Messi, Suarez

Match Prediction

These American clubs are going to come up with an intense fixture, but Inter Miami are likely to secure a win against New York City in their upcoming MLS clash.

Prediction: New York City 2-3 Inter Miami

Telecast Details

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