With two straight victories, Inter Miami is about to one 2025 ml playoff berth. But for Lionel Messi And company, the late season is not the only target. Miami now controls his own destination in the race for the Eastern Conference Crownand the next challenge comes to a heavy road trip Citi -Veld To face New York City FC.
Currently, Miami is just one point behind NYCFC and knows that a victory would not only secure a postseason spot, but also his opportunities to finish first in the east. New York comes in great shape in the matchup, after he has won his last three games and collected nine points along the way. A victory for NYCFC would give them separation at the top of the table with a few weeks left in the regular season.
For Inter Miami, the sting of losing the Leagues Cup Final and a 3-0 defeat against Charlotte FC has already been placed behind them. They bounced back with impressive victories on the Seattle Sounders And DC Unitedrecovering momentum at the perfect moment. Another victory would push them in third place with 57 points, only five behind Philadelphia Union (60) With two games in hand.
Messi leads the leadership
Even on the road, Lionel Messi remains the center of Miami’s attack. The Argentinian superstar comes from a dazzling version against DC United, where he scored twice and added an assist to the 3-2 victory. That cost his count to 22 Goalsbinding Denis Bouanga From Lafc at the top of the MLS scor cards.
New York City will try to qualify for the play -offs in a difficult task.
At the age of 38, Messi continues to defy the age and break records. Of 22 goals and 12 assists in its last 16 ml matchesHe has ever held a historic brand once kept by Mexican attacker Carlos Vela. As speculation grows over a contract extension with Inter Miami, Messi continues to get the headlines on the field.
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NYCFC a difficult road test
History is not on the side of Miami. Inter Miami has never defeated New York City from home, with four losses and one trek in five visits. Miami has just scored much more One goal About those competitions-the only strike that arrives last year’s 1-1 draw. None of the encounters produced more than three total goals, which suggests that another tight, tactical battle is likely.
NYCFC has also built up a strong reputation this season and defeated top candidates such as such as Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Charlotte For their fans. That makes the collision on Wednesday in Citi Field one of the most important games of the year.
Probable
New York City FC: Freese; Gray, Martins, Raul Gustavo, O’Toole; Perea, hook; Fernández, Moralez, Wolf; Martínez.
Inter Miami: Ustari; Weigandt, Luján, Falcón, all; Van Paul, Busquets, clear; Messi, Allende, Alba.
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