{"id":169046,"date":"2026-03-20T08:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/169046\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T08:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:50:18","slug":"preview-new-york-city-fc-vs-inter-miami-prediction-team-news-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/169046\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: New York City FC vs Inter Miami – prediction, team news, lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a rematch from the 2025 Eastern Conference final, New York City FC<\/a> aim to maintain their unbeaten record in MLS<\/a> this season when they host Inter Miami<\/a> at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Pigeons lead the Eastern Conference table thanks to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rapids last week, with Miami just three points below them in third after drawing 0-0 with Charlotte FC.<\/p>\n

Match preview<\/p>\n

Although the regular season did not begin ideally for New York City, it has been relatively smooth sailing for them over the past few games.<\/p>\n

Since conceding after just two minutes on matchday one in a 1-1 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy, this team have outscored their last three opponents in this competition by a combined margin of 10-2.<\/p>\n

Another win on Sunday would give them four in a row, marking their longest winning run since Pascal Jansen<\/a> took charge ahead of the 2025 season.<\/p>\n

In their previous four regular-season affairs at Yankee Stadium, the home side emerged victorious every time, netting three or more goals on three occasions.<\/p>\n

NYCFC have won their previous five MLS home encounters in March, with their last such defeat coming in 2024 against the Portland Timbers (2-1).<\/p>\n

Their only previous match this season against a Florida-based club saw them clobber Orlando City 5-0 in the Bronx, their largest victory in this competition since hammering Real Salt Lake 6-0 in April 2022.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Imago \/ IMAGO \/ Icon Sportswire<\/p>\n

Early into the 2026 season, we have seen a series of inconsistent performances domestically from the reigning MLS Cup champions.<\/p>\n

While they are on a three-match unbeaten run in this competition, the Herons have failed to score in two of their previous three competitive fixtures.<\/p>\n

They have been shut out in two of their four league encounters this season, and on Sunday could go consecutive matches without scoring for the first time since May 2023.<\/p>\n

Sunday will mark the end of their five-game road trip, with Javier Mascherano<\/a>\u2019s men collecting points in six straight away contests in the regular season versus Eastern Conference opposition.<\/p>\n

Miami could also drop points in consecutive MLS away outings this weekend for the first time since August to September 2025, when they went winless in three straight games.<\/p>\n

The Herons are unbeaten in their previous six meetings with New York City FC across all competitions, beating them 4-0 at Citi Field last year for their first away victory against the Boys in Blue.<\/p>\n

New York City FC Major League Soccer form:<\/p>\n

Inter Miami Major League Soccer form:<\/p>\n

Inter Miami form (all competitions):<\/p>\n

Team News<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Imago \/ ZUMA Press Wire<\/p>\n

Leg injuries could prevent Andres Perea, Alonso Martinez<\/a> and Malachi Jones from featuring for New York City on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Nicolas Fernandez had a brace for them last Saturday against the Rapids, while Talles Magno came on for Keaton Parks in the second half, scoring his first of the new campaign.<\/p>\n

On the Miami side of things, Maximiliano Falcon is the only injury concern as he deals with a left knee injury, which could keep him out of another encounter.<\/p>\n

Rocco Rios Novo replaced Dayne St Clair<\/a> between the sticks in Charlotte, making four stops for his first clean sheet of the regular season, while reigning league MVP Lionel Messi<\/a> has scored in two of their last three MLS affairs.<\/p>\n

New York City FC possible starting lineup:<\/p>\n

Freese; Gray, Martins, Trewin, O\u2019Toole; O\u2019Neill, Moralez, Parks; Ojeda, Fernandez, Wolf<\/p>\n

Inter Miami possible starting lineup:<\/p>\n

Rios Novo; Fray, Lujan, Allen, Reguilon; Silvetti, Ruiz, Segovia, Morales; Messi, Berterame<\/p>\n

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We say: New York City FC 1-2 Inter Miami<\/p>\n


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Miami always seem to come on strong after a tough outing, and we believe they will find a way to end their road trip on a strong note this weekend.<\/p>\n

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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