NYCFC vs Inter Miami: The highly anticipated match between NYCFC and Inter Miami is set to take center stage in Major League Soccer action with NYCFC set to take on Inter Miami CF at Yankee Stadium. NYCFC head into the match with an impressive 3-1-0 record and 10 points, while Inter Miami head into the match with 2-1-1 and 7 points.
NYCFC Form & Recent Performance
New York City FC has had a great start to the season, currently holding the second position in the Eastern Conference. Recently won a 3-1 match against Colorado Rapids. Nicolás Fernández scored a double in the first half.
Talles Magno also scored a goal in the late stages of the match. Have remained unbeaten in their first four matches. The attack and home ground of NYCFC make them a force to be reckoned with in this match against Inter Miami.
Inter Miami Team News & Form
Inter Miami CF comes into this match looking to bounce back from their elimination from the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Played to a 1-1 draw vs. Nashville SC, eliminated on away goals
Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal
Played to a 0-0 draw vs. Charlotte FC in MLS league play
Unbeaten in their last three league games
With Messi leading their offense, Inter Miami is a potent offense in a NYCFC vs. Inter Miami matchup.
Head-to-Head Record
The last time these two teams faced each other was during the 2025 playoffs, where Inter Miami CF dominated, winning 5-1 on their way to claiming their first-ever MLS Cup. This history makes the latest encounter between NYCFC and Inter Miami CF even more intriguing.
NYCFC vs Inter Miami: Predicted Lineups
New York City FC (4-3-3)
GK: M. Freese
DEF: T. Gray, T. Martins, K. Trewin, K. O’Toole
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MID: K. Parks, M. Morales, A. O’Neill
FW: A. Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández, H. Wolf
Inter Miami (4-2-3-1)
GK: D. St. Clair
DEF: N. Allen, M. dos Santos, G. Luján, I. Fray
MID: D. Ayala, Y. Bright
AM: T. Segovia, Lionel Messi, M. Silvetti
FW: T. Allende
NYCFC vs Inter Miami Prediction
The clash between Inter Miami and NYCFC has all the makings of a high-paced, hard-fought, exciting game. NYCFC possesses current momentum as well as support from the home crowd. On the other hand, Inter Miami has world-class attacking weapons led by Lionel Messi.
Final Score Prediction: New York City FC 2 – Inter Miami 2
Both clubs will have plenty of opportunities to score and ultimately share the points from this game in an entertaining scoreless draw.
How to watch the match for free
Match Start Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY
Streaming Service: AppleTV (subscription to AppleTV is required; no MLS season pass is required)
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NYCFC vs Inter Miami is already looking like one of the best MLS matchups of this week and will feature some of soccer’s biggest stars, such as Lionel Messi . The match should feature lots of exciting plays.
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New York City FC vs Inter Miami
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Kickoff: 1:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York, New York
TV/Streaming: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)
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