Inter Miami vs New York City FC Prediction and Betting Tips


Inter Miami and New York City square off in the 2025 MLS Cup Eastern Conference Finals at Chase Stadium in Florida on Saturday. The Herons are in their first playoff final, while the Boys in Blue have reached the main event for the second time, having reached the first in 2021.

After finishing third in the Eastern Conference league stage, the Herons comfortably beat Nashville in the first round before blowing through. FC Cincinnati in the semifinals as Miami asserted its title credentials once again.

The perennial Lionel Messi he's also on fire right now, scoring in each of his last six games in all competitions (11 goals in total). He will be the cynosure for the Miami team in Saturday's final as the Argentine looks for his third piece of silverware with MLS.

New York City finished two places behind Miami in the regular season, having accumulated nine fewer points, but they emerged as serious contenders after coming through the knockout rounds to get here.

They went unbeaten against Charlotte FC in the first round, winning twice, before beating the Philadelphia Union 1-0 in the semifinals when Maximiliano Moralez scored the only goal of the game midway through the opening stanza.

Inter Miami vs New York City FC Head to head and key numbers

  • There have been 13 meetings between the teams in the past, with the Herons only winning twice and losing on seven occasions.
  • Inter Miami beat New York City FC 4-0 in their last game on September 25, which ended their six-game winless streak in the game.
  • New York City FC did not score against Miami in their last game, marking their first goalless outing against the team in 13 meetings.
  • The Boys in Blue are unbeaten in their last four games, while Miami has won six of their last seven games.
  • Inter Miami have scored four goals in one game in five of their last seven games in all competitions.

Inter Miami vs New York City FC Prediction

A free-scoring Inter Miami will relish the chance to face New York City FC again after getting past them last time out.

With Messi firing on all cylinders right now, they should be able to get another win, triumphing in the Easter Conference final and setting up a shot at the MLS Cup.

Prediction: Inter Miami 3-1 New York City FC

Inter Miami vs New York City FC Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Result: Inter Miami wins

Tip 2: Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals

Tip 3 – Both teams score: Yes