Inter Miami will take on New York Cityin a Major League Soccer (MLS) game at the DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday.
Lionel Messi's team will be looking to return to winning ways with a win, after a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Houston Dynamos in the US Open Cup. Inter Miami are 14th in the standings and will depend on the impact of their star signings to push for an unlikely spot in the play-offs.
New York City are ninth in the standings and they will be looking to at least hold onto the final play-off spot as the league heads towards a climax.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Inter Miami vs NYCFC kick-off time
| Date: | September 30, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7.30 pm EDT |
| Venue: | DRV PNK Stadium |
The game between Inter Miami and New York City FC will be played at the DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is at 7.30 pm EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch Inter Miami vs NYCFC online - TV channels & live streams
| Apple TV | Watch here |
The fixture will be shown live on Apple TV in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on the platform after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Inter Miami team news
Two of Miami's high-profile summer signings, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, missed the US Open Cup final but will be hoping to return to the pitch for their club this weekend.
Miami will have to cope without DeAndre Yedlin, who is suspended for this upcoming clash due to a caution he received in his previous match against Orlando City.
On the injury front, Corentin Jean, Ian Fray, and Franco Negri are all expected to remain sidelined.
Inter Miami predicted XI: Callender; McVey, Kryvtsov, Aviles, Allen; Cremaschi, Busquets, Farias, Taylor; Campana, Martinez.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Callender, Marsman, Dos Santos, Jensen |
| Defenders: | Miller, Kryvtsov, McVey, Sailor, Mabika, Aviles, Hall, Alba, Allen, Neville, Boatwright |
| Midfielders: | Busquets, Arroyo, Ulloa, Ruiz, Gomez, Duke, Mota, Cremaschi, Sunderland, Farias, Pizarro, Lassiter, Azcona, Meek, LaCava |
| Forwards: | Martinez, Campana, Stefanelli, Borgelin, Messi, Taylor, Robinson |
NYCFC team news
New York City will have to contend with the absence of Maxi Morales for the remainder of the season, as he suffered a right ACL rupture during a 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Keaton Parks missed their previous match due to an ankle injury, and Richy Ledezma is unavailable due to suspension.
New York City predicted XI: Freese; Gray, Martins, Risa, Cufre; Sands, Perea; Jasson, Rodriguez, Magno; Bakrar.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Barraza, Freese, Mizell |
| Defenders: | Martins, Sands, Chanot, Alfaro, Owusu, Benalcazar, Amundsen, Cufre, McFarlane, Gray, Ilenic, Turnbull |
| Midfielders: | Perea, Haak, Rodriguez, Magno, Jasson, Pereira, Denis |
| Forwards: | Bakrar, Segal, Fernandez, Martinez, O'Toole, Pellegrini |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/03/23 | New York City 1-0 Inter Miami | MLS |
| 18/10/22 | New York City 3-0 Inter Miami | MLS |
| 14/08/22 | Inter Miami 3-2 New York City | MLS |
| 24/07/22 | New York City 2-0 Inter Miami | MLS |
| 30/10/21 | Inter Miami 1-3 New York City | MLS |
