Inter Miami vs New York City Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 31/03/2024

Odds via Tonybet

Inter Miami vs New York City	March 31, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT
Inter United odds	-137
New York City odds	+309
Draw	+275
Over\Under	2,5 -152/+108

Inter Miami vs New York City. Shape of the Teams

Contrary to expectations, Inter Miami just suffered its first major defeat. Although they previously lost 3-2 to Montreal, it was seen as an even match.

However, the 4-0 loss against the New York Red Bulls shows Inter have a real problem when it comes to managing Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s absence. It has become increasingly obvious that the team’s real level is far from what was expected at the beginning of the season.

This is a must-win for Inter Miami, especially after ceding the top spot to Cincinnati. Thankfully for the Floridians, New York City is not half the team that their rival is. NYCFC has only won one game so far and lost all their other games.

This game could be a confidence booster for the Floridians despite grappling with a lengthy injury list, including Ian Fray, Benjamin Cremaschi, Facundo Farias, and Robbie Robbinson.

Tata Martino’s strategy to rotate Messi has been a talking point, and it seems he has issues managing the squad’s minutes, which is only getting worse with the unfortunate injuries of Cremaschi and Farias.

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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 23, 2024

Of course, dealing with a depleted squad is always a pain, especially since MLS clubs cannot boast the squad depth of their European counterparts.

Inter Miami vs New York City Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, March 31, 7:30 PM EDT
Stadium: Miami Freedom Park
Location: Miami, Florida (USA)

Inter Miami vs New York City, Prediction, Odds

Pick: Inter Miami victory
Odds: -137 (Tonybet)

Guessing what form of Inter Miami fans will see is no easy task, given the variety of performances we have seen from the Floridians this season.

The first games seemed promising, notably featuring the veterans Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. While Martino continues to rely on the experience of other senior figures like Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, it looks like he struggles with managing their playing time effectively.

This becomes an even bigger problem when considering the varying levels of individual quality among players, which impacts the team’s overall performance.

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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 23, 2024

The defence has often been subpar, which was especially noticeable when they deployed a three-at-the-back formation against the Red Bulls. This strategy failed to be effective at all.

It raises questions about Martino’s tactical adaptability and the developmental trajectory of promising talents within the squad, such as the young Federico Redondo. Under the mentorship of the experienced Sergio Busquets, Redondo is still in the early stages of his learning curve. He missed the last game of the international break and previously suffered injuries, which has hampered his development.

Redondo presents a major project within the team, but so far, his development has not led to tangible results. Another performer Miami should look to boost is Robert Taylor, who started well but has remained invisible during transitions in the last games.

He is the key to maintaining a consistent threat in Messi’s absence. One would expect and hope better performance this weekend from him.

Inter Miami vs New York City Betting Tip

Pick: Inter Miami to keep a clean sheet
Odds: +225 (Tonybet)

It might sound odd, but Inter Miami’s defence has the upper hand in this battle. This is due to New York’s abysmal attack, rarely scoring more than two goals, if at all.

This indicates that against Inter Miami’s wing-backs, Jordi Alba and Robert Taylor, there will be opportunities to exploit spaces on both sides. Consequently, Inter Miami should capitalize on these vulnerabilities for their counter-attacks.

Of course, it’s a two-way street, but Inter Miami has scored way more goals, which boosts their confidence. This is why it is reasonable to assume that the New Yorkers’ lack of confidence, especially playing away from home, will result in them being washed away in Florida.

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