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by Joseph King | in Major League Soccer Predictions
Sixth-place NYCFC play host to Eastern Conference leading Inter Miami for this MLS matchup at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Let’s break down this clash and offer a prediction for this match between the Pigeons and the Herons.
It’s been a difficult back half of the 2024 MLS season for NYCFC after looking strong in the first 16 fixtures. The Boys in Blue are now in serious danger of dropping into the play-in tournament if they are unable to stop the bleeding in the final few matches. They hold a four point lead over eighth-place Toronto with three league games remaining in the regular season.
Following a humiliating 5-1 home defeat to Philadelphia, NYCFC have now managed to win just two of their last 13 MLS fixtures over the past three months.
Inter Miami are cruising towards their first ever Supporters’ Shield title. They hold an eight point lead over both second-place Cincinnati in the East and the Western Conference leading LA Galaxy.
The visitors were unable to hold onto their lead against Atlanta United in midweek after conceding both a 1-0 and a 2-1 lead to ultimately draw 2-2. Despite not taking the full three points, the draw ensured that Inter would extend their unbeaten run to six MLS matches.
The Herons saw superstar duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez utilized as second half substitutes in their last outing. They’re both expected to return to the starting 11 for Saturday’s trip to the Big Apple.
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New York City vs Inter Miami Form
New York City and Inter Miami's standings in the Major League Soccer
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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74 | 34 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 30 |
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6
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50 | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
New York City and Inter Miami Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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17 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
13 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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31 Aug 2024 - Major League Soccer
17 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
13 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
9 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
5 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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14 Sept 2024 - Major League Soccer
31 Aug 2024 - Major League Soccer
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13 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
8 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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24 Aug 2024 - Major League Soccer
8 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
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2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Sept 2024 - Major League Soccer
31 Aug 2024 - Major League Soccer
13 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
3 Aug 2024 - Leagues Cup
27 Jul 2024 - Leagues Cup
6 Jul 2024 - Major League Soccer
New York City vs Inter Miami Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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Players list
M. Freese
DefenderM. Ilenic
T. Martins
S. Tanasijevic
MidfielderJ. Sands
A. Perea
J. Fernandez
M. Moralez
S. Rodriguez
ForwardC. McFarlane
M. Bakrar
D. Callender
DefenderI. Fray
S. Kryvtsov
J. Alba
B. Cremaschi
Y. Bright
MidfielderF. Redondo
L. Campana
ForwardT. Aviles
L. Messi
L. Suarez
Substitutes
L. Barraza
DefenderC. McFarlane
M. Ilenic
A. Perea
J. Haak
ForwardA. Ojeda
J. Mijatovic
M. Bakrar
J. Fernandez
O. Ustari
DefenderS. Kryvtsov
F. Negri
M. Weigandt
R. Sailor
MidfielderD. Ruiz
L. Sunderland
B. Cremaschi
L. Campana
Missing players
M. Jones
Most goals and assists
New York City
Inter Miami
A. Martinez
(17 Goals)
L. Suarez
(23 Goals)
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L. Messi
(23 Goals)
T. Gray
(7 Assists)
L. Messi
(13 Assists)
New York City - Inter Miami Key Points
- NYCFC see an average of 3.50 total goals when playing at home in the MLS this season.
- Inter Miami rank top of the MLS in average total goals per match at 3.79.
- NYCFC have seen both teams score (BTTS) in their last eight straight.
- Eight of Inter Miami’s last 10 matches across all competitions have seen BTTS + over 2.5.
- The hosts have seen BTTS + over 2.5 goals in nine of their 14 home league fixtures.
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Our New York City vs Inter Miami Prediction
Inter Miami are the league's highest scoring team and should be able to put a few past an NYCFC team that just gave up five goals to Philadelphia. With Messi and Suarez likely to return to the lineup, we could have a high-scoring game on our hands.
NYCFC will no go from a heavy defeat to Philly to now trying to contain the leauge's most potent attack. While the hosts have been conceding plenty of goals, they've also been able to find the net themselves with some consistency. Our NYCFC vs Inter Miami prediction: both teams to score + over 2.5 goals.
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