Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS, 2025

• Tournament: MLS
• Venue: Chase Stadium
• Date: 3rd May

• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM GMT

  Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls is set to take place at the Chase Stadium on 4th May in a MLS fixture. Inter Miami are off to a decent start since they are in 5th place with 18 points in nine games, winning five matches, drawing three, and losing one. The general idea about Inter Miami is that there are a lot of expectations around them since they have some of Europe's best players, namely Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. Although these players are past their prime, they are still in a great position to help Inter Miami win the MLS title for the first time in their history. Inter Miami has been decent in their last five games, drawing two games, winning two games, and losing one.

  The visitors have a lot to do as they are trailing behind other teams in the league. New York Red Bulls are currently in eighth place with 15 points in 10 games, winning four matches, drawing three matches, and losing three matches. They have been decent in their last five matches, winning two, drawing two, and losing one. Just like Inter Miami, NY Red Bulls have also never won the MLS title in their history. They even managed to reach the finals in 2008 and most recently in 2024 as well.

Inter Miami Team News

The hosts have a few injury issues namely David Ruiz, Baltasar Rodriguez, Ryan Sailor and Federico Redondo all sidelined. Lionel Messi who was dropped surprsingly a few days ago against FC Dallas in a 3-4 loss is expected to play this weekend.

New York Red Bulls Team News

There is not much information regarding the injury news for NY Red Bulls since majority of their squad is fit. The only confirmed absentee is Dylan Nealis who has sustained a hamstring injury and will be out for a minimum of eight weeks.

Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Ustari

Defenders: Alba, Allen, Lujan, Weigandt

Midfielders: Allende, Bright, Busquets, Cremaschi

Forwards: Luis Suarez, Messi

New York Red Bulls Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Coronel

Defenders: Duncan, Parker, Eile, Valencia

Midfielders: Carballo, Stroud

Forwards: Harper, Forsberg, Carmona, Choupo-Moting

Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls H2H Record

Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls have faced each other ten times in their history, with Inter Miami winning six times, whereas NY Red Bulls have won four times.

Key Players To Watch In Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Messi has already become the top scorer in Inter Miami's history, scoring 42 goals and garnering 21 assists in 51 appearances for them across all competitions.

As of the 2024-2025 season, he has scored eight goals and has three assists in 12 appearances for Inter Miami across all competitions. Messi is always a threat no matter what opposition he is playing, even if he does not score or assist, he manages to get a notable impact on the match.

Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting (New York Red Bulls)

Choupo Moting has a lot of experience having played for PSG and Bayern Munich a few years ago and is likely NY Red Bulls' most valuable asset. The Cameroon international is a new signing for NY Red Bulls and has scored four goals in 10 MLS appearances and is very likely to score more as the season commences further.

Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls Prediction

The return of Messi in the squad itself is a key addition since the last time he faced NY Red Bulls, he provided five assists in a 6-2 win. Further, although Inter Miami's recent form has been average considering their standards, they have only lost one match yet proving their formidable winning mentality. Inter Miami might struggle a bit since they are playing regular back-to-back matches in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and then the MLS fixture against NY Red Bulls in three days.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-1 New York Red Bulls

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