New York City FC vs Inter Miami prediction, preview, team news and more | MLS 2021
New York City FC are back in action with another MLS game this weekend as they lock horns with Inter Miami on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Inter Miami are in 12th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings at the moment and have not been at their best this season. Phil Neville's charges edged Nashville SC to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will want a similar result in this match.
New York City FC, on the other hand, currently find themselves in third place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The home side played out a 2-2 draw against Toronto FC last week and will need to bounce back this weekend.
New York City FC vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head
New York City FC have a flawless record against Inter Miami and have won both matches that have been played between the two teams. Inter Miami have never defeated New York City FC and will look to create history on Saturday.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place last year and ended in a 3-2 victory for New York City FC. Inter Miami gave their opponents a run for their money on the day and will need to step up this weekend.
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New York City FC vs Inter Miami Team News
New York City FC
New York City FC have a few absences going into this game and will have to do without Heber this weekend. Anton Tinnerholm is also carrying a knock and will likely be sidelined for this fixture.
Injured: Heber
Doubtful: Anton Tinnerholm
Suspended: None
Inter Miami
Joevin Jones is injured at the moment and has been ruled out of the game against New York City FC this weekend. Robbie Robinson is also carrying a knock and might not feature in this match.
Injured: Joevin Jones
Doubtful: Robbie Robinson
Suspended: None
New York City FC vs Inter Miami Predicted XI
New York City FC Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sean Johnson; Malte Amundsen, Maxime Chanot, Alexander Callens, Tayvon Gray; James Sands, Keaton Parks; Maximiliano Moralez, Jesus Medina, Thiago; Valentin Castellano
Inter Miami Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Nick Marsman; Kieran Gibbs, Leandro Pirez, Ryan Shawcross, Kelvin Leerdam; Gregore, Blaise Matuidi; Rodolfo Pizarro, Federico Higuain, Lewis Morgan; Gonzalo Higuain
New York City FC vs Inter Miami Prediction
Inter Miami have endured a dismal MLS campaign so far and have plenty of work to do to turn their season around. The likes of Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi will have to bring their experience to the fore this weekend.
New York City FC, on the other hand, have exceeded expectations and have been in impressive form this year. The home side is the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 Inter Miami
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