New York City FC vs Inter Miami: Predictions, tips & betting odds

The hosts have been in excellent form and should have few problems against the Florida outfit who have been poor on the road

New York City FC welcome Inter Miami to the Yankee Satdium in the early hours of Sunday evening with the hosts aiming to continue their excellent MLS form.

Neil Cushing's men have lost just one of their last 15 league games and a win this weekend could see them move to the top of the Eastern Conference.

Miami meanwhile were beaten 6-0 by Barcelona in a midweek friendly while their away form in the league has been poor with Phil Neville's side winless in their last six road game.

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New York City FC vs Inter Miami latest odds

NYCFC have won all four league matches they have faced against Inter Miami and the hosts are clear favourites to keep that winning run going with bet365 offering them at just 2/5 (1.40).

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The visitors for their part have won just one of their nine away matches this term with that solitary victory coming back in April and are offered at 6/1 (7.00) with the draw at 15/4 (4.75).

New York City FC vs Inter Miami first goal scorer

MLS' top scorer is Taty Castellanos with the Argentine already netting 13 times.

Only five of those goals have been the opening strikes of the game, yet he remains the favourite to break the deadlock at 5/2 (3.50) just ahead of teammate Heber at 4/1 (5.00).

For the visitors, Leonardo Campana is offered at 9/1 (10.00) with Gonzalo Higuain at 10/1 (11.00).

New York City FCvs Inter Miami preview

NYCFC boast the second-best defensive record in MLS this season having conceded just 21 goals in 20 games.

The Sky Blues have kept clean sheets in half of their league games this term, including in each of their last two matches.

Miami meanwhile have failed to score in five of their last six matches on the road and have only netted in two of their four games against New York City FC.

Backing the hosts to keep another clean sheet makes plenty of sense given their excellent defensive record, as well as the visitors woes in the final third.

New York City FC vs Inter Miami tips and predictions

The home team can be backed at 6/5 (2.20) to keep a clean sheet while combining this selection with a victory for New York sees the odds climb marginally to 11/8 (2.38).

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

New York City to win to nil at 11/8 (2.38) for a 2pt stake with bet365