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Inter Miami vs. New York City FC 2025 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction

Inter Miami vs. New York City FC is the game that will kick off the 2025 MLS season. We’ll see Lionel Messi & Co. in action on Saturday, February 22, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

There have been 10 Inter Miami vs. New York City FC games so far in the Major League Soccer (MLS) and practically all of those were super-interesting. What’s interesting is that NYCFC lost just one of those games.

Inter Miami’s only win against the boys from the Big Apple happened almost three years ago when Lionel Messi was still in Europe. The soccer GOAT is still without a win over NYCFC – will that change on February 22?

Inter Miami vs. NYCFC 2025 MLS Odds

Match ResultBetting Odds
Inter Miami-147
Draw+300
New York City FC+350
Total GoalsOdds
Over 2.5-189
Under 2.5+140
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When, Where, and How to Watch?

  • Place: Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
  • How to Watch: Apple TV

Inter Miami Favored by Bookmakers

Not only is Inter Miami favored to win the opening game of the new season, but the Herons are also favored to win the 2025 MLS Cup. If you’re wondering why that is the case, it’s because their 2025 roster looks amazing.

Their best player is Lionel Messi, but they also have Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and many other legends of the sport. However, those guys were in Miami last season as well, but they didn’t get the team anywhere near the MLS Cup.

In 2025, they’re a year older, which could be a major problem as they’re all in their mid-to-late thirties. In fact, many of them are just a couple of years younger than their new manager, Javier Mascherano.

New York City FC Ready for Battle

They might be underdogs in the 2024 MLS season opener, but they’re a very good team. They have at least a couple of decent players in all positions, with their offensive department being their strongest weapon.

Wingers like Agustin Ojeda and Julian Fernandez are bound to cause trouble for Inter Miami’s defense on Saturday. Then, there’s Alonso Martinez, NYCFC’s striker who was this team’s top scorer last season with 17 goals in 30 games.

This team is also very good defensively, with NYCFC’s captain, center back Thiago Martins beaing their standout defender. However, we honestly doubt Martins and his teammates can stop Messi and his army.

Inter Miami vs. New York City FC 2025 MLS Prediction

We’re certain the Inter Miami vs. NYCFC will be a spectacle worthy of the 2025 MLS opener. Our prediction is that we’ll see plenty of goals on both ends, with the total number probably being higher than three goals.

But which team will score more? We’re not sure. In fact, we think that the most likely outcome is a tie.

Pick: Inter Miami vs. NYCFC – Draw & Over 3.5 Goals

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Jessie, our resident sports specialist, brings over 5 years of experience in sports journalism to our team. She has worked with several prominent online sports news outlets, gaining specialist insight across a wide range of sports markets. Her passion for sports is evident, having competed at a national level during college. Jessie aims to enhance the value of our sports coverage for readers at Gambling News with her expertise and enthusiasm.

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