New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami preview: probable lineups, game prediction, Same Game Parlay picks and standout odds ahead of Saturday's MLS clash.
Cody Moore - October 24, 2026, 1:38 PM EDT
7 minutesNew York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Game Preview
Competition | US MLS |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
Game Time | 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Harrison, NJ, Sports Illustrated Stadium |
Inter Miami head to Sports Illustrated Stadium as the hottest team in this matchup. New York Red Bulls need a response after a 2-0 home loss to Toronto FC.
Michael Bradley's side have dropped three of their last four MLS games. That slump has left New York ninth in the Eastern Conference standings, scrambling to stay in the playoff race.
Lionel Messi's brace sealed a 3-1 win at Atlanta United last time out. Kiky Gonzalez's side have now won three straight MLS games and look like the real deal.
Inter Miami have won four of the previous six meetings between these clubs. New York have just one win to show in that stretch, so the history points one way.
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Recent Results
New York Red Bulls have won just 3 of their last 10 games against all opponents. The frustrating part is the volume: they led MLS in shots across a recent three-game window, yet finishing remains a glaring weakness. Julian Hall is the forward tasked with turning that pressure into goals.
Inter Miami have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 games in Major League Soccer, and they do it with the league's highest-scoring offense. Lionel Messi is the engine, setting up or finding the net himself in every outing this season. Luis Suárez gives him a dangerous partner up top.
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
New York Red Bulls: A. Marcucci (Injured/out)
Inter Miami: F. Caicedo (Injured/out), M. Silvetti (Injured/out), T. Allende (Injured/out), Y. Bright (Injured/out), M. Falcón (Suspended)
New York Red Bulls
Ronald Donkor came through a knock to start in midfield against Toronto FC and is set to anchor the probable 4-3-3 again. Justin Che could drop to the bench after scoring an own goal last time out, and A. Marcucci is the only absentee.
Inter Miami
Kiky Gonzalez will likely stick with an unchanged starting XI after the win over Atlanta United, keeping Messi and Suárez up top for this matchup. Maximiliano Falcón is suspended after crossing the yellow card accumulation threshold, and Fricio Caicedo is the latest addition to a four-man injury list.
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Predicted Lineup
New York Red Bulls
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: E. Horvath; J. Marshall-Rutty, J. Bazán, D. Nealis, D. Padelford; M. Sofo, R. Donkor, A. Mehmeti; J. Ruvalcaba, J. Hall, C. Cowell
Inter Miami
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. S. Clair; G. Luján, Casemiro, Micael, S. Reguilón; R. D. Paul, D. Ayala, M. Galarza; L. Messi, L. Suárez, G. Berterame
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Key Stats & Game Facts
- There have been 4+ goals scored in 5 of the last 5 meetings between New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami (Major League Soccer).
- New York Red Bulls have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 games against Inter Miami (Major League Soccer).
- Lionel Messi has scored in 4 of his last 5 appearances against New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer).
- Luis Suárez has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 5 appearances against New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer).
- Julian Hall has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 4 appearances (Major League Soccer).
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction for this one is an Inter Miami win, and it won't be a quiet one. Miami are the moneyline favorite at -105 (Polymarket), and that price fits a team built on elite finishing, facing a New York defense that struggles against counter attacks and skillful players. The Red Bulls will create, as they always do, but they keep failing to finish, while Messi and Suárez rarely waste their looks. Backing New York at +275 (Bet365) asks too much of a side in a slump.
Best Picks
Inter Miami to win the game in the Moneyline market. Miami have won their last three MLS games and led at both halftime and full time in each of them. Their win probability sits around 54%, and the current betting odds on offer still make this close to even money.
Over 3.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total sits at 3.94 goals, clear of the line, and both defenses have real holes. Over 2.5 has landed in 11 of Inter Miami's last 13 games in Major League Soccer, and with Maximiliano Falcón suspended, Miami are shorthanded against a Red Bulls side that piles up shots.
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay picks build around Messi's shooting, Suárez's creativity and Miami's attack in a four-leg combination for this matchup.
Lionel Messi Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. He's gotten off at least three shots in all nine MLS outings this season, and New York struggle to contain skillful players.
Lionel Messi Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He's tested the goalkeeper in all ten of his MLS appearances, a streak that shows no signs of stopping.
Luis Suárez Over 0.5 in the Player Assists market. He has provided assists in 3 of his last 3 MLS appearances, and the service keeps flowing.
Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market. Inter Miami have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 games against New York in all competitions.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Talking Points
The real question is whether New York can make Inter Miami pay at the other end. Miami's defense is the soft spot on an elite team, struggling to stop opponents from carving out looks and to protect a lead, and New York do their best work with through balls and counter attacks. Over a recent stretch of MLS outings the Red Bulls generated 7.89 expected goals, so the looks will come. Turning them into goals is the problem, and that is where Miami hold the edge, with Lionel Messi leading the league on 25 goals. If New York score first, this gets messy. If they don't, Miami's quality takes over.
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Predictions FAQs
When is the New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami US MLS game?
The game kicks off at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where is New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami being played?
The game is being played at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
What are the probable lineups for New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami?
Probable New York Red Bulls starters are E. Horvath, D. Padelford, J. Bazán, D. Nealis, J. Marshall-Rutty, M. Sofo, R. Donkor, A. Mehmeti, C. Cowell, J. Hall and J. Ruvalcaba. Probable Inter Miami CF starters are D. S. Clair, S. Reguilón, Casemiro, Micael, G. Luján, R. D. Paul, D. Ayala, M. Galarza, G. Berterame, L. Suárez and L. Messi.
Who is injured or suspended for New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami?
A. Marcucci is listed as injured for New York Red Bulls. For Inter Miami CF, F. Caicedo, M. Silvetti, T. Allende and Y. Bright are injured, and M. Falcón is suspended.
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