New York City FC vs. Inter Miami CF Preview

Two of the most in-form teams in Major League Soccer meet at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday when New York City FC host Inter Miami CF.

New York City FC

New York City FC is unbeaten in their last five matches, winning four and drawing one.

The reigning MLS champions have scored 14 goals in their last five games, with Talles Magno, Heber and Gabriel Pereira all in good form.

Head coach Nick Cushing will be without injured duo Tayvon Gray and Alfredo Morales for this match.

Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami CF has won their last three matches in all competitions, including a 3-2 win over the New England Revolution in their last MLS outing.

Gonzalo Higuain has scored five goals in his last five matches for Inter Miami CF.

Head coach Phil Neville has no fresh injury concerns for this match.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, with both teams in good form.

However, New York City FC has the home advantage and will be looking to make a statement after their disappointing defeat in the CONCACAF Champions League.

I predict a narrow 2-1 win for New York City FC.

Team news

New York City FC: Tayvon Gray and Alfredo Morales are out injured.

Inter Miami CF: No fresh injury concerns.

Possible lineups

New York City FC: Johnson; Malte, Callens, Chanot, Amundsen; Haakenson, Parks, Morales, Rodriguez; Magno, Heber

Inter Miami CF: Callender; Yedlin, Mabika, McVey, Taylor; Gregore, Carranza, Jean; Pozuelo, Higuain, Lassiter

The match will be played at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7:30pm ET.

The match will be televised live on ESPN.