Inter Miami CF vs New York City FC: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
New York City FC have been one of the top teams of the Eastern Conference this season, and are heating up as the MLS Cup playoffs near. Inter Miami CF, on the other hand, has struggled to find their footing since joining MLS in 2020. With the Eastern Conference playoff picture still undecided, every point matters in the final weeks of the season.
Here’s what you need to know about the weekend’s Eastern Conference matchup…
What TV channel is Inter Miami CF vs New York City FC on?
When is kick off? Saturday, October 30th, 1:30 p.m. (ET)
Where is the match being played? DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
What TV channel is it on? Univision, TUDN
What streaming services is it on? Twitter (English)
Inter Miami CF team news
Coming off of a 2-1 road defeat against Atlanta United, Inter Miami are sitting at 11th on the Eastern Conference table with 38 points. While Miami are not eliminated from the playoff race yet, they are firmly on the outside looking in.
With a loss or tie against NYCFC, a D.C. United win against Columbus Crew or any result besides a tie in the Red Bulls vs CF Montreal match, Inter Miami will be eliminated from playoff contention.
New York City FC team news
NYCFC have only lost one of their previous five matches. The club are unbeaten in their last three matches.
New York City are 4th in the Eastern Conference with 47 points, giving the team a chance to improve positioning ahead of the postseason. The team can clinch a playoff spot this weekend in a number of scenarios, all of which include a win or tie against Inter Miami.
No major injuries to report on for NYCFC.
Predicted Lineups
Miami: Marsman; Christian, Figal, Gonzalez Pirez, Shea, Matuidi, Gregore, Leerdam, Pizarro, Morgan, Gonzalo Higuaín
New York City: Johnson; Malte, Callens, Chanot, Sands, Parks, Alfredo Morales, Rodiguez, Maximiliano Moralez, Thiago, Castellanos
Inter Miami CF vs New York City FC head to head record
Inter Miami have not defeated NYCFC since joining MLS in 2020, with the Pigeons holding a 3-0 lead in the all-time series. New York City won the previous matchup this season 2-0 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, thanks to two goals from Valentín Castellanos.
Inter Miami CF vs New York City FC score prediction
NYCFC have caught fire in recent matches, including an absolute domination of postseason contenders D.C. United. With playoff positioning on the line, expect the team to play hard as they sit just three points behind third place Philadelphia Union.
Inter Miami need nothing short of a miracle to make the playoffs this season, and the first step of that includes beating New York City on Saturday. If the previous three matches in the series are any indication, NYCFC should take care of business.
Prediction: Inter Miami CF 0-3 New York City FC