Preview: New York City vs Inter Miami Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2026
Three points separate the two sides on the Eastern Conference points table.
Matchday 5 of Major League Soccer (MLS) will take us to Yankee Stadium, where New York City FC will lock horns with Inter Miami in a must-watch game. The home side registered a 3-1 win against Colorado on the previous matchday. They are currently placed at the second spot in the Eastern Conference.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, are still struggling to find their footing in this new season. They lost 3-0 against LAFC on the opening matchday and crashed out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Nashville.
Under the tutelage of Javier Mascherano, the defending champions will look to bounce back with a win. However, facing New York City on the road will be a tricky game for them.
Kickoff:
- Location: New York, USA
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Date and Kickoff time: March 22, Sunday – 10:30 pm IST/05:00 pm GMT/01:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT
- Referee: Not decided
- VAR: In Use
Form:
New York City (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-L
Inter Miami (in all competitions): D-D-D-W-W
Players to watch out for:
Nicolás Fernández (New York City)
The Argentine midfielder is having a great season with New York City so far. He is currently their top goalscorer. He has found the back of the net four times already.
His pressing is intense, and he is also renowned for his playmaking ability. He is also very versatile and can play as a striker and a right winger.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest player football has ever seen. He has dominated the MLS ever since he joined the league in 2023. He recently scored his 900th career goal.
Despite his age, he looks incredible on the ball and is expected to have yet another memorable season with his club.
Match Facts:
- The last game between these two teams ended in a 5-1 win for the Herons.
- New York City won 3-1 against Colorado in their last game.
- Inter Miami were knocked out by Nashville SC from the CONCACAF Champions Cup in the round of 16.
New York City vs Inter Miami: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Inter Miami to win – 2.11 by Stake
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.39 by Dafabet
- Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.77 by 1XBET
Injury and Team news:
Malachi Jones, Jacob Arroyave, and Alonso Martínez will be unavailable for the New York City FC.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, will have their entire squad available for selection.
Head to Head:
Total matches: 15
New York City won: 8
Inter Miami won: 3
Draws: 4
Predicted Lineups:
New York City (4-3-3)
Freese(GK); O’Toole, Trewin, Martins, Gray; Parks, Moralez, O’Neill; Wolf, Ojeda, Fernández
Inter Miami (4-2-3-1)
St. Clair(GK); Fray, Falcón, Micael, Allen; De Paul, Bright; Silvetti, Messi, Segovia; Suárez
Match Prediction:
New York City FC will have a home advantage, and historically, they have held a better record against this Miami team. However, this time, the Herons are expected to clinch a win and claim all three points against the hosts.
Prediction: New York City 1-2 Inter Miami
Telecast details:
Worldwide: Apple TV+
Where to watch New York City vs Inter Miami live in India?
It will be streamed live on Apple TV+ in India.
Who will host this encounter?
The game will be played at New York City’s Yankee Stadium.
Who won the last head-to-head encounter between New York City and Inter Miami?
The last game between these two teams ended in a 5-1 win for the Herons.
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