Preview for Inter Miami vs. NYCFC
All eyes will once again be on Lionel Messi as he leads Inter Miami into the MLS semi-final against New York.
Messi, 38, has scored six goals in the playoffs alone as he looks to Miami for his first MLS Cup victory.
Inter Miami has the best overall record in MLS in 2024, but was beaten by Atlanta United in the first round of the playoffs.
They have already progressed and now face a New York team that finished fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Legendary former Spain internationals Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets will both retire at the end of the season and will be hoping to win one last piece of silverware with which to bow out.
Team news for Inter Miami vs. NYCFC
Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano must decide whether to continue pairing Messi with Mateo Silvetti in attack or bring in former Liverpool and Barcelona player Luis Suarez.
Ryan Sailer and David Ruiz remain sidelined.
New York’s leading scorer Alonso Martinez is dealing with a knee injury that could keep him out of action, but Aiden O’Neill is back from suspension.
Predicted Lineups for Inter Miami vs. NYCFC
InterMiami: Rios, Weigandt, Falcon, Busquets, Allen, Alba; Allende, De Paul, Rodriguez; Messi, Silveretti
new York: Freeze; Ojeda, Gray, Martins, Gustavo, O’Toole; Moralez, O’Neill, Haak, Wolf; Mercau
How to watch Inter Miami vs. NYCFC: TV and online stream
The match is available to stream in the UK on Apple TV.
Statistics for Inter Miami v NYCFC
- Lionel Messi has a championship lead with six goals and six assists in the playoffs
- Inter Miami won the teams’ last meeting 4-0 in September
Prediction for Inter Miami vs. NYCFC
InterMiami
3
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1
NYCFC
The Messi and Miami train will roll towards the final…
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