New York City vs Inter Miami Prediction: Inter's first tough test is here.

The new campaign is finally on and teams can begin to pursue their objectives. Two teams in opposite ends of the table face each other in the round and it is New York City coming up against Inter Miami in the Yankee Stadium. 

Inter Miami have picked up 6 points in 2 matches while New York City have 1 point from a draw and a defeat. The visitors have started an incredible run and would work hard to maintain it and New York City have a chance to set things right by getting all 3 points here. Either way, a big match for both teams and one neither would want to pass up on.

Although New York City would have hoped for a better start to the campaign, they can't be too surprised with the results at the moment. New York City lost 2-0 to Nashville in the campaign opener and then drew 1-1 against Chicago Fire. During the pre-season, they had 2 losses, 3 draws and 1 win. 

In the loss to Nashville, they showed signs of dominance but had nothing to show for it. They had 62% possession, 2 shots and 3 corner kicks. Walker Zimmerman and Jacob Shaffelburg scored in both halves to hand Nashville SC the win. And against Chicago Fire, they managed 49% possession, 3 shots on target and 4 corner kicks. Gabriel Pereira was first to score for New York City in the 39th minute. But Chicago Fire drew level in the 75th minute to hand each team a point.

• Team Streaks:- No wins (4), Without Clean sheet (10), Both Teams Scoring (5/7), First to Concede (6/8), Less than 4.5 cards (8/9).

Inter Miami turned up big in the new campaign despite a horrible pre-season. They beat CF Montreal 2-0 and then beat Philadelphia Union by the same scoreline. In the pre-season, they had 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw. 

Against Inter Miami had a good game despite taking just 44% possession with 7 shots on target and 4 corner kicks. Serihy Kryvstov opened the scoring in the 41st minute and in the second half Shanyder Borgelin doubled the lead. They had a similar game against Philadelphia Union. Inter Miami managed 48% possession, 2 shots on target and 6 corners. Corentin Jean opened the scoring in the 32nd minute and Robert Taylor doubled the lead in the 77th minute. 

• Team Streaks:- No losses (3), More than 2.5 goals (8/10), Less than 4.5 cards (6/6).

Both teams have played 7 matches against each other. New York City FC have 6 wins and Inter Miami have 1 win. The head to head streaks are:-

• Inter Miami is without clean sheet in 7 meetings
• New York City FC opened scoring in 7/7 meetings.
• New York City have won the first half in ⅚ meetings.
• More than 4.5 cards were shown in 5/7 meetings.

New York City FC have dominated this fixture in times past. But their current form proves otherwise. New York City is yet to show some sign of resilience this season. With the season now in its 3rd round, they are anxious for a win now. Which is exactly what any team needs in their current position.

Inter Miami CF have surprisingly started brightly. But playing away to New York City FC is an ultimate test for them. Will they be able to carry on their perfect record? I don't think so. I think New York City FC should pick at least a draw here. 

• Back Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.77 Odds
• Back Under 3.5 Goals at 1.65 Odds
• Back 1-0 Correct Score at 5.9 Odds