| New York City wins | Draw | Inter Miami wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2.296 | 3.88 | 2.775 |
| New York City | Inter Miami |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: New York City FC 2 - 0 Charlotte FC
| LAST GAME: Inter Miami 3 - 2 DC United
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Citi Field, New York, USA
- Competition: MLS
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| New York City FC vs Inter Miami CF | Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT |
| New York City FC odds | +127 |
| Inter Miami CF odds | +181 |
| Draw | +275 |
| Over 2 | -769 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
New York City FC vs Inter Miami CF Preview and Team News
New York City FC Team News
New York City have three key players ruled out of this game, and coach Pascal Jensen will look to strengthen his side through the bench. Keaton Parks, Malachi Jones, and Nico Cavallo have all been sidelined.
NYCFC tend to set up in a 4-4-2 formation, placing a lot of emphasis on vertical passing. They also like to keep the ball for long stretches, giving their attackers time to get into good positions in the final third. The presence of their wide midfielders, Hannes Wolf and Maxi Moralez, allows New York to make use of the depth of the flanks as well.
The Pigeons have won four of their last five matches and currently sit fourth in the league table. They still harbor aspirations of winning the Supporters Shield, but the race remains tight at the top, with Philadelphia Union holding the upper hand.
New York City FC predicted lineup vs Inter Miami CF (4-4-2): Freese; O’Toole, Raul, Martins, Gray; Wolf, Hack, Perea, Moralez; Martinez, Fernandez.
Inter Miami CF Team News
Inter Miami, sitting fifth in the league table, will go head-to-head with New York not only for bragging rights but also for crucial Supporters’ Shield points. This game has all the makings of a classic, especially since the Herons sport a shape-shifting formation of 4-4-2, which can shift into a 4-3-3 when in possession.
Led by the legendary Lionel Messi at the top, Miami have a lot of depth in their attacking options, even though Telasco Segovia has been suspended, and Allen Obando, David Ruiz, and Fabrice Picault have been injured. Luis Suarez, Messi’s former Barcelona teammate, may come off the bench, while regular left-back Jordi Alba started as the left-winger in their previous outing against DC United.
In that 3-2 win, Javier Mascherano’s men held 62% possession and registered an impressive xG of 3.52. They took a total of 17 shots, seven of which they put on target. This was a thoroughly dominating performance, especially in the final third, by Miami.
Inter Miami CF predicted lineup vs New York City FC (4-3-3): Ustari; Allen, Falcon, Lujan, Weigandt; Bright, Busquets, De Paul; Alba, Messi, Allende.
New York City FC vs Inter Miami CF Prediction
- Pick: New York City FC to win or draw
- Odds: -244 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: New York City FC 2-2 Inter Miami CF
We expect this encounter to either end in a draw or a New York City win. The hosts have beaten Miami in eight out of the last 13 matches recorded between the sides and hold a clear historical advantage. At home, NYCFC have yet to lose to the Herons, with four wins and one draw from five games.
Although their last clash at this venue finished in a tight 1-1 draw, New York have almost always dominated proceedings over Miami thanks to their superior passing skills. Forward Alonso Martinez, who has scored 17 goals this season and holds an xG of 20.30, will have a big role to play in leading City’s attack. Wide midfielders Wolf and Moralez will also be key in creating layoffs and setting up their attackers with weighted passes in the final third.
New York City FC vs Inter Miami CF Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -263 (20Bet)
While New York can count on Martinez, Miami have none other than Messi in their ranks to balance the scales. The Argentine has scored a whopping 22 goals in MLS and bagged 10 assists. Moreover, he’s done all of this in just 22 appearances. Messi is an expert at crafting one-on-one plays inside the box and can almost always be found in good positions to convert goalscoring opportunities.
Miami, who are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, will likely focus on passing the ball over short durations with as little time as possible between them. This tactic should allow the visitors to launch counterattacks in response to the hosts’ time-consuming and mindfully built vertical passing tactics.
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