Taking on NYCFC<\/a>, the Herons face another tough test, with the Pigeons having secured 10 of a possible 12 points through four games this season, most recently with a 3\u20131 victory against the Colorado Rapids. <\/p>\n Miami<\/a>\u2019s last MLS<\/a> game featured a scoreless draw against Charlotte FC<\/a>, with a heavily rotated squad. Despite all first-choice players seeing the pitch on Wednesday in Champions Cup, expect many of them to start again as the club\u2019s focus turns back to the MLS regular season.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s Sports Illustrated\u2019s guide to the heavyweight bout in the MLS Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n New York City FC vs. Inter Miami Score PredictionNew York City FC Seeking Fourth Straight Win Lionel Messi scored the 900th goal of his career on Wednesday. | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images<\/p>\n New York City FC can match their longest win streak in club history with a win against the Herons this weekend, but it won\u2019t be an easy task. <\/p>\n While Nicol\u00e1s Fern\u00e1ndez and Maxi Moralez have stood out as potent attacking pieces for the Pigeons, finding a way to outproduce Inter Miami is a challenge. Lionel Messi seeks his 901st career goal, now on his way to the 1,000 mark. $15 million offseason signing, Germ\u00e1n Berterame, is desperate to get on the board this season.<\/p>\n With Yankee Stadium offering a smaller field size than any other MLS pitch, NYCFC will have an early advantage while Miami adjust their tactics. Their attack has a chance to force mistakes on Miami\u2019s often faulty defensive setup. <\/p>\n Head-to-head record: Inter Miami have met NYCFC 15 times, with the Pigeons winning eight times, compared to just three wins for Miami. The sides played to a draw four times.NYCFC\u2019s Record: New York City FC have won four games in a row many times with the chance to do it again on Sunday. They will need a victory if they want to have a chance at the club record (five) against St. Louis CITY SC on April 4.Miami Motivation: After falling short of their stated Champions Cup dreams, will Miami maintain motivation to push for a second Supporters’ Shield in three seasons and a second-straight MLS Cup?<\/p>\n Prediction: NYCFC 1\u20132 Inter Miami<\/p>\n New York City FC Predicted Lineup vs. Inter Miami Nicol\u00e1s Fern\u00e1ndez and Maxi Moralez have been the engine driving NYCFC\u2019s stellar start to 2026. | FotMob<\/p>\n New York City FC will continue to rely on both Fern\u00e1ndez and Moralez to lead their attacking options, as they challenge Miami\u2019s midfield, which struggled to contain Nashville\u2019s attackers midweek. <\/p>\n Outside of the two key central attackers, the Pigeons will look for a significant performance from left midfielder Keaton Parks, who on his day, can be among the best players in MLS. At the same time, the settled backline has looked stellar through four matches, allowing just three goals. <\/p>\n Between the sticks, U.S. men\u2019s national team first-choice backstop Matt Freese will look for a confidence-boosting performance before joining his national team for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium in Atlanta next week.<\/p>\n New York City FC predicted lineup vs. Inter Miami (4-3-3): Freese; Gray, Martins, Trewin, O\u2019Toole; O\u2019Neill, Moralez, Parks; Ojeda, Fern\u00e1ndez, Wolf<\/p>\n Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. New York City FC Inter Miami will likely turn to their best possible lineup to get back on track against NYCFC. | FotMob<\/p>\n Inter Miami rotated in last week\u2019s clash against Charlotte FC, but there should be every expectation that manager Javier Mascherano will field a top-tier 11 on Sunday, bringing back all the key players. <\/p>\n![\"Lionel](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01km8dgh1vzmdrmy344g.jpg\" "\\"Lionel")
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