New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami prediction 23.03.2024

• Competition: MLS
• Date: Saturday, 23rd March 2024
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CET
• Venue: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, NJ)

Last season, the New York Red Bulls finished 8th in the Eastern Conference. Realistically, they didn't improve their team too much, so another solid year and another playoff appearance is only what New York Red Bulls could expect. Sandro Schwarz's team collected seven points in the first four rounds of the 2024 season. In the previous game, New York Red Bulls lost 3-0 on the road against Columbus Crew. The home side had an xG of 1.99, while guests had 0.26, so it is no wonder Schwarz's team suffered the first defeat of the season. 

Inter Miami finished as one of the worst Eastern Conference teams last season, but we all know how that team transformed and became probably the best MLS team in the previous six months. Gerardo Martino's team started 2024 with ten points from five matches. In the previous game, they won 3-1 on the road against DC United. Inter Miami played without Lionel Messi in that game, but another veteran, Luis Suarez, stepped up with two goals, so Martino's team picked up another win. 

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami pick: Over 2.5 goals

New York Red Bulls scored only four goals in four matches, but still, three of those four games went over 2.5 goals. On the other hand, each of the previous five Inter Miami games in all competitions went over 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals should be the best bet for this tie.