On the Eastern Conference of the MSL this weekend New York City are set to battle Inter Miami at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. This action-packed fixture is scheduled for kick off at 02:00 of 15th August 2021.
In their previous match New York City held each other to 2-2 draw with Toronto FC, they managed 52% possession, 15 shots with five on target and goals from Rodríguez (12′) and Tajouri-Shradi (21′). Their opponents Toronto had 49% possession, 10 shots with six on target and goals by Laryea (49′) and Pozuelo (55′).
Phil Neville’s side on the other hand come into this match from a 2-1 win over Nashville last week, In that game they had 59% possession, 15 shots with nine on target and goals from Higuaín (60′) and Vassilev (95′). Their opponents on the other side had 41% possession eight shots with two or targets and a goal from Sapong (48′
New York City FC currently sits in third place on the Eastern Conference table with 28 points in 17 regular-season matches so far. While the Herons are placed nine positions below them, in 12th place of the Eastern Conference table with 16 points won in 16 games in the regular MLS season.
New York City vs Inter Miami head to head
Inter Miami is yet to have luck taking down New York City FC, meanwhile they have met twice since last year with New York City grabbing wins in both matches.
Date
- Miami2:3New York City 04/10/20
- Miami0:1New York City 20/07/20
Home
- New York City 2-3 Pumas UNAM
- Toronto 2-2 Chicago0:0New York City
- New York City 4-1 Columbus
- New York City 5-0 Orlando
- New York City 1-0 Montreal
Away
- Miami 2-1 Nashville
- Orlando 1-1 Miami
- Miami 2-1 Montreal
- Miami 1-1 Philadelphia
- Miami 0-5 New England
New York City FC team news
The pigeons will miss the service of Heber this weekend while Anton Tinnerholm appearance is also still on doubts, both are due to injuries.
Inter Miami team news
Experienced winger Joevin Jones will still be absent in this match following the knee injury.
Prediction and odds
- New York City Win
- Double Chance
- Goals over 2.5
