New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

New York Red Bulls host Inter Miami at Red Bull Arena on Saturday, October 24 (5:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM CT / 2:30 PM PT).

New York Red Bulls have no fresh fitness concerns to report, with Julian Zakrzewski Hall expected to lead the line after his 11 goals this season, and Emil Forsberg dropping deeper to supply the final ball having created 41 chances from midfield. Inter Miami, similarly with a clean bill of health, will again be built around Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez up front — a pairing responsible for 38 goals between them this season.

This looks set to be tighter than Inter Miami’s position in the standings suggests. New York Red Bulls have shown they can trouble good sides at Sports Illustrated Stadium, but Miami’s blend of Messi’s craft and Suárez’s finishing gives them the edge to score twice and nick all three points, with the Red Bulls’ own firepower enough to get on the scoresheet before the final whistle.

US viewers can watch New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.

Season Form & Standings

New York Red Bulls sit eighth in the East, still scrapping for a playoff spot, while Inter Miami arrive second, firmly entrenched in the playoff picture. Miami have racked up 53 points from 30 games this season, winning 14, drawing 11 and losing 5, with a +20 goal difference underlining their quality.

Eastern Conference

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Potential Match-Winners

• Julian Zakrzewski Hall (New York Red Bulls): Julian Zakrzewski Hall leads the Red Bulls’ attack with 11 goals from 63 shots this season, and his movement will be the focal point of whatever New York try to build going forward.
• Lionel Messi (Inter Miami): Lionel Messi has been irrepressible for Inter Miami, racking up 23 goals and setting up teammates with 68 chances created — numbers that put him in a class of his own in this league.
• Luis Suárez (Inter Miami): Luis Suárez has added 15 goals of his own alongside Messi, converting 30 of his 49 shots on target to form the league’s most feared strike partnership.

Recent Form

New York Red Bulls: W W L W L

• 2026-10-15: DC United 2-1 New York Red Bulls (L, away)
• 2026-10-11: New York Red Bulls 4-1 San Diego FC (W, home)
• 2026-10-01: New York Red Bulls 0-3 St. Louis City SC (L, home)
• 2026-09-19: NYCFC 0-1 New York Red Bulls (W, away)
• 2026-09-13: Columbus Crew 0-1 New York Red Bulls (W, away)

New York Red Bulls have blown hot and cold recently — wins over Columbus Crew and NYCFC either side of a home loss to St. Louis City SC, before a 4-1 thrashing of San Diego FC was followed by a 2-1 defeat at DC United.

Inter Miami: D D L W W

• 2026-10-15: Inter Miami 2-0 NYCFC (W, home)
• 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)

Inter Miami’s draws against Nashville SC and San Diego FC either side of a 2-1 loss at Columbus Crew preceded consecutive wins, 4-0 over DC United and 2-0 over NYCFC.

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Prediction

Expect a competitive, goal-for-goal battle that ultimately tips Miami’s way. New York Red Bulls find a goal of their own, but Messi and company have the quality to see this one out — Inter Miami to win 1-2.