{"id":54399,"date":"2025-11-28T00:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T00:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/54399\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T00:00:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T00:00:14","slug":"preview-inter-miami-vs-new-york-city-fc-prediction-team-news-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/54399\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: Inter Miami vs New York City FC – prediction, team news, lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

In fact, the last four meetings between the sides have not produced a win for the away side, regardless of the venue, which will slightly concern Pascal Jansen<\/a> and his troops.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Having said that, New York City FC went up against all odds and saw off the Supporters\u2019 Shield winners, Philadelphia Union, last weekend to book their spot in this conference final.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Cityzens are a gritty outfit and have now won their previous three away dates on the bounce, part of a run of four wins from five matches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Before Inter\u2019s domination in recent years of this fixture, NY City won six of their previous seven MLS head-to-heads, starting from 2020 but effectively ending in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since then, the visitors have not laid a glove on the Herons, but considering what is at stake at the end of Saturday night, the travelling party will throw everything they have at the hosts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

New York City FC form (all competitions):<\/p>\n

Team News<\/p>\n

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

The only injury concerns for Inter Miami are David Ruiz (hamstring) and Ryan Sailer, who have been missing for a while, but Mascherano\u2019s problems are more of the nicer kind.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The former Barcelona and Liverpool midfielder opted to start Mateo Silvetti<\/a> ahead of Luis Suarez recently, and the 19-year-old has demonstrated his ability with a goal and three assists in his last two appearances.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additionally, he has struck a unique partnership with Lionel Messi<\/a>, as the captain leads from the front and mentors the next generation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Argentine captain already netted 29 goals in the regular season for the Golden Boot, but he has also broken a playoff record by bagged six goals and as many assists in the post-season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tadeo Allende<\/a> has also been performing remarkably recently, securing five goals and two assists in the playoffs, giving the coach a huge selection headache.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NY City\u2019s leading goalscorer, Alonso Martinez<\/a>, is battling a knee injury, while Andres Perea also has an issue that will keep him out of the conference final.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The good news for coach Jansen is that Aiden O’Neill is eligible to play again, after serving his one-game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Club legend Maxi Moralez will be the key man for the visitors on Saturday night, as he was the sole goalscorer in last week\u2019s semi-final against the Union.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The visitors will require goalkeeper Matt Freese<\/a> to be at his best to stop the Miami onslaught, as the US Men\u2019s National Team player registered three clean sheets in four playoff games and made five crucial saves in last weekend\u2019s 1-0 victory.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

Rios, Weigandt, Falcon, Busquets, Allen, Alba; Allende, De Paul, Rodriguez; Messi, Silvetti<\/p>\n

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

Freese; Ojeda, Gray, Martins, Gustavo, O\u2019Toole; Moralez, O\u2019Neill, Haak, Wolf; Mercau<\/p>\n

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We say: Inter Miami 3-1 New York City FC
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Inter have momentum with them, and heading back home is exactly what they need to book a spot in the MLS Cup final, which they will host.\u00a0<\/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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