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Inter Miami would have been disappointed that they could not deliver a victory for their home fans in their first fixture at their new stadium, but they have a chance to make amends this weekend, when New York Red Bulls visit town on Sunday, April 12.
The home fans would have suffered a defeat in their first viewing of their team at Nu Stadium, but for a late equaliser from Luis Suarez, who thought he snatched a late victory for the hosts, but it was ruled out.
Still in the upper levels of the Eastern Conference, Miami will hope to dispatch of their visitors in this clash, especially since the New York outfit are only a point and three places behind them.
After narrowly missing out on the playoffs last season, the visitors will garner hopes of going one better this year under the guidance of new head coach, Michael Bradley.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our free expert MLS predictions!
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Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls key stats
- Inter Miami are unbeaten across their last five matches.
- The hosts have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last three outings.
- New York Red Bulls shipped eight goals in their last two games.
- The visitors are still searching for their first MLS victory on the road this season.
Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls preview: History to repeat itself
| Inter Miami | vs | New York Red Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 7th |
| 11 | Points | 10 |
| 11 | Goals For | 9 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 13 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 12th | Home Rank | 8th |
| 1st | Away Rank | 7th |
Inter Miami had to twice come back from a losing position to rescue a draw against Austin FC - a team that they have yet to beat in competitive action, which means they are still seeking their first home victory of the MLS season.
The home fans did their part last weekend, and they should be up for it here against a team that Inter have enjoyed playing in the past.
Three points for Javier Mascherano's men would see them remain in contention to top the conference, while their challenge for the Supporters' Shield would receive a major boost.
After beating the Red Bulls in each of their last four head-to-heads, the Herons are favourites to register their first-ever league win at Nu Stadium, but it will likely be a convincing triumph.
The last three head-to-heads saw Miami scored a staggering 15 goals at an average of five goals per meeting, which will inspire the hosts to put their visitors to the sword.
Unfortunately, for the travelling party, they have already conceded 12 goals across their most recent four matches, averaging three goals per game.
Bradley's primary concern is his defence, which he needs to sort out against the likes of Messi and Suarez, but that situation has not improved since Justin Che has been ruled out through a hamstring injury.
The 22-year-old defender was absent for the visitors' most heavy defeats this season, which means that the hosts could be licking their lips at the prospect of facing this Red Bull outfit.
New York's win last week against FC Cincinnati ended a three-game winless streak, which should do their confidence a world of good, and it is worth considering that they have won half of their league matches this term.
However, the Red Bull's record against Inter is poor to say the least, which is why the home side are more than likely to leave with maximum points and finally give the Miami crowd something to shout about.
Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls form guide & betting tips
| Inter Miami | vs | New York Red Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-D-W-D | League Form | W-L-D-L-W |
| 11 | Points | 7 |
| 5th | Form Table | 15th |
| 11 | Goals For | 7 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 12 |
| D-D-D-W-D | Form (all comps) | W-L-D-L-W |
Whispers predicts: Inter Miami 4-1 New York Red Bulls
Inter are certainly overwhelming favourites to secure the win here, which is why the odds of 1.45 are slim, but for an outside chance of a draw, 4.33 odds offers great value.
With both teams conceding and scoring goals since the start of the season, BTTS - Yes at 1.50 is a great option, but with previous meetings producing goal fests, backing the over 3.5 goals bet at 1.83 and you could stretch it to the over 4.5 goals market at 3.00.
> 1x2 - Inter Miami at 1.45 | Likelihood: Very likely
> 1x2 - Draw at 4.33 | Likelihood: Long shot
> BTTS - Yes at 1.50 | Likelihood: Very likely
> Over 3.5 goals at 1.83 | Likelihood: Very likely
> Over 4.5 goals at 3.00 | Likelihood: Probable