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Inter Miami and New York City battle it out in the 2025 MLS Cup Eastern Conference finals at the Chase Stadium in Florida on Saturday. The Herons are in their first-ever playoff finals, whereas the Boys in Blue have made it to the showpiece clash for the second time, having reached their first in 2021.
After coming third in the league phase of the Eastern Conference, the Herons comfortably overcame Nashville in round one before breezing past FC Cincinnati in the semifinals as Miami asserted their title credentials once more.
The evergreen Lionel Messi is on fire right now too, scoring in each of their last six games in all competitions (11 goals in total). He will be the cynosure of Miami's squad in the finals on Saturday as the Argentine is gunning for his third piece of silverware with the MLS side.
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New York City finished two positions behind Miami in the regular season, having accrued nine points fewer, but they emerged as serious contenders after cruising through the knockout rounds to get here.
They were unbeaten against Charlotte FC in round one, winning twice, before seeing off Philadelphia Union 1-0 in the semi-finals as Maximiliano Moralez struck 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 clashes between the sides in the past, with the Herons winning just twice and losing on seven occasions.
- Inter Miami beat New York City FC 4-0 in their last encounter, coming on 25 September, which ended their run of six games without a victory in the fixture.
- New York City FC failed to score against Miami in their last encounter, marking their first goalless outing against the side in 13 clashes.
- The Boys in Blue are unbeaten in their last four games, whereas Miami have won six of their last seven games.
- Inter Miami have scored four goals in a game in five of their last seven matches in all competitions.
Inter Miami vs New York City FC Prediction
A free-scoring Inter Miami will be relishing the prospect of facing New York City FC again after cruising past them last time out.
With Messi firing on all cylinders right now, they should be able to cruise to 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 to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
