Inter Miami vs NYCFC: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

Inter Miami host NYCFC at Nu Stadium on Wednesday, October 14 (7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT).

No fitness concerns are flagged for either side heading into this one, so Inter Miami should still call on Messi, Suárez and Berterame to lead the attack, while NYCFC look to Fernández Mercau and Ojeda to carry the visitors’ threat from midfield.

Inter Miami sit second in the East on 49 points, a +18 goal difference underlining the depth of attacking talent even through a stretch of 3 draws and a loss before last time out’s 4-0 win over DC United. NYCFC sit 10th in the East and have struggled for consistency, closing with a 2-1 loss at Chicago Fire. Messi, Suárez and Berterame’s combined scoring should have enough to see off a stubborn away side that can still find a goal of its own through Fernández Mercau — expect goals at both ends before Inter Miami’s class decides it.

US viewers can watch Inter Miami vs NYCFC on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.

Season Form & Standings

Inter Miami head into this one second in the East on 49 points, firmly in the playoff picture, while NYCFC arrive 10th in the Eastern Conference, needing results to climb back into contention.

Eastern Conference

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Potential Match-Winners

• Lionel Messi (Inter Miami): 23 goals from 157 shots, 66 on target, this season — the most prolific attacking threat in MLS and Miami’s first scoring option.
• Luis Suárez (Inter Miami): 15 goals and 28 chances created in 1,732 minutes — still Miami’s foremost secondary scoring threat.
• Nicolás Fernández Mercau (NYCFC): 15 goals, 55 chances created and 37 shots on target have made him NYCFC’s most reliable creative outlet this season.

Recent Form

Inter Miami: D D D L W

• 2026-10-11: Inter Miami 4-0 DC United (W, home)
• 2026-09-28: Columbus Crew 2-1 Inter Miami (L, away)
• 2026-09-21: Inter Miami 2-2 San Diego FC (D, home)
• 2026-09-13: Inter Miami 2-2 Nashville SC (D, home)
• 2026-09-10: Chicago Fire 1-1 Inter Miami (D, away)

D D D L W — 3 draws and a loss at Columbus Crew preceded a 4-0 win over DC United to close the window.

NYCFC: L W L D L

• 2026-10-10: Chicago Fire 2-1 NYCFC (L, away)
• 2026-09-27: Atlanta United 2-2 NYCFC (D, away)
• 2026-09-19: NYCFC 0-1 New York Red Bulls (L, home)
• 2026-09-13: Real Salt Lake 0-2 NYCFC (W, away)
• 2026-09-10: NYCFC 1-2 New England Revolution (L, home)

L W L D L — the solitary win came 2-0 at Real Salt Lake, with the run closing on a 2-1 defeat at Chicago Fire last time out.

Inter Miami vs NYCFC Prediction

Inter Miami’s quality in the final third settles this one. With Messi, Suárez and Berterame all among the goals this season and the hosts sitting second in the East, Miami should have enough to overturn a stubborn NYCFC side anchored 10th in the Eastern Conference. Fernández Mercau’s threat for the visitors should be enough for a goal of their own, but Inter Miami’s class — and a 4-0 romp over DC United still fresh — points to a 2-1 win at Nu Stadium.