New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami CF Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 26/08/2023, 03:13  by Kennedy Kechula in Major League Soccer Predictions

After a successful run in the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami resumes NLS action with an away game at New York RB. This Eastern Conference game finds Inter Miami bottom of the standings while New York are 11th. New York RB returned to MLS action with a 1-0 win over DC United and will hope to build on it. Their only loss in the last five matches came via post match penalties, against Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup. They haven't been scoring lots of goals but just doing enough to get over the line. In the last five matches, New York RB have scored more than a goal in just one game. four of their last five matches have had under 2.5 goals. They haven't been really strong in the MLS though, losing three of five. Both teams scored in four of their last five MLS matches, New York conceding two or more in three.

Inter Miami have had a revival since the arrival of Lionel Messi. They haven't lost in the eight matches since his debut and he has been in great scoring form. In seven of those eight matches, Messi has scored – a total of 10 goals. This will be his MLS debut and the Argentine hopes to carry the same form to the league. The World Cup winner is expected to lift Inter Miami from the bottom of the Conference with a win here. Inter Miami have three games in hand on the two sides ahead of them. While Messi has impacted well in attack, Inter Miami still have defensive issues. They have one clean sheet in five, and conceded three or more in two. Inter Miami have scored three or more in four of their last five matches. Both sides have scored in four of Inter Miami’s last five matches.