With the Supporters’ Shield in sight, Inter Miami have a quick turnaround to face NYCFC on the road as Lionel Messi continues to take his MLS club to new heights.
In five seasons of existence, Inter Miami have never finished higher than sixth in the Eastern Conference, but are on course to win the league’s regular season title. The Herons lead the combined MLS standings by eight points with just five games remaining in the campaign.
Tata Martino will have to find a balance, as he not only aims for first place at the club, but also the MLS points record (73), which he is 10 short of. The playoffs must always be a priority, knowing that it will be a disappointing season if they fail to qualify for the MLS Cup.
NYCFC are a formidable opponent but are currently in a tailspin at the end of the season. They are sixth in the Eastern Conference but have gone eight games without a win, with five draws and two losses. They do not appear to be in danger of elimination in the playoffs, with a seven-point lead over the starting line, but that could become risky as the playoffs approach if they fail to return to winning ways before the season begins.
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NYCFC vs. Inter Miami Live Stream, TV Channel
The MLS match between Atlanta United and Inter Miami will be available exclusively for MLS Season Pass subscribers on Apple TV.
With the final stretch in sight, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is offered at its lowest price of the seasonFans can purchase an MLS Season Pass subscription for just $9.99 to watch the remainder of the 2024 season, including the MLS Cup Playoffs. Existing Apple TV+ subscribers can purchase an MLS Season Pass subscription for free for the remainder of the 2024 season and the playoffs.
What time is the kickoff for NYCFC vs Inter Miami?
This MLS regular season match will kick off at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m. local time in the Bronx, New York.
Here’s how this time translates across time zones in North America:
| Date | Kick-off time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat. 21 Sept. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat. 21 Sept. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat. 21 Sept. | 12:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat. 21 Sept. | 11am |
NYCFC vs. Inter Miami Lineups and Team News
NYCFC may be in poor form, but injuries aren’t the problem. They’re just missing a winger Malachi Jones with a broken leg and a defender Birk Risa with a lower body injury.
Maxi Moralez is now 37 and has seen few minutes this season, but he got a rare start as head coach Nick Cushing looks to rotate the team.
NYCFC starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Freese (GK) — Gray, Martins, Tanasijevic, O’Toole — Sands, Parks — Wolff, S. Rodriguez, Moralez — A. Martinez.
Inter Miami are overwhelmed with injuries, but they have at least one duo suspended Sergio Busquets And Thomas Avilés back… or at least he was supposed to be, but Busquets did not appear in the matchday roster, with the club stating he was missing for “personal reasons”.
Head coach Tata Martino, who was not on the touchline on Wednesday due to a yellow card suspension, is back. Lionel Messi, Luis SuarezAnd Jordi Alba all came off the bench against Atlanta and were recalled to the starting lineup today.
The back line is ravaged by fitness issues, with David Martinez out for a few weeks with a groin injury while Nicolas Freire is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Noah Allen He’s fine, according to the manager, but he has to pass the concussion protocol before he can return.
Diego Gomez suffered a hamstring injury and will miss time, Matias Rojas is absent due to an ankle problem, Leo Afonso suffers from a groin injury, and Facundo Farias is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Inter Miami starting lineup (3-5-2): Callender (GK) – Allen, Fray, Aviles – Taylor, Redondo, Bright, Gressel, Alba – Messi, Suarez.
NYCFC vs. Inter Miami Prediction, Odds and Tips
- Score prediction: NYCFC 1-3 Inter Miami
Inter Miami are on the right track, and even playing away with their stars on the bench won’t stop them, especially against struggling teams like NYCFC. If the Herons stumble here, it will be a cause for concern with tougher, high-impact games to come.
| BetMGM (USA) |
|
| NYCFC Victory | +150 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Inter Miami Victory | +140 |
| Both teams mark |
Y: -250 N: +170 |
| More / Less 3.5 goals |
O: +105 U: -145 |
| Inter Miami -0.5 goals |
+130 |
| FC NYC +0.5 goals |
-190 |
