New York City FC +1.00 (AH)
Good day.
The 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season kicks off on February 22 and I can't help but look towards the season opener as Inter Miami CF hosts New York City FC at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale.
This Eastern Conference clash promises to be an interesting start, with Lionel Messi leading Miami and aiming to reassert their dominance after they finished top of the Eastern conference last season.
Inter Miami enters the 2025 campaign after they set a new MLS points record last season but fell short in the playoffs. Coach Gerardo Martino will look to address the defensive frailties exposed last year as they conceded 49 goals from the 34 games played last season. A victory here would send a clear message to their rivals that they are gunning for the title once again this season so it is important they get a win here but I don't think it will be that easy.
NYC FC, on the other hand will look to improve after a disappointing 2024 season that saw them finish 6th with 50 points, 24 points behind Inter Miami playoffs. They have a chance to kick off the season with a good result here and the stats are on their favor. They have not lost in their last 6 matches against Inter Miami so I expect them to get at least a draw in this match, employing their high-pressing, possession-based style to disrupt Miami’s rhythm.
New York City FC +1