Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Nashville will clash for a spot in the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals on Saturday, November 8th at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
Both teams split wins in the first two games, but ended in a draw. Miami won the first game 3-1 at home, and Nashville won the second game 2-1. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference semifinals and will face the winner of FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew.
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Please note that there will be no overtime in this round, and if the score is tied after 90 minutes, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.
Inter Miami believes in the magic of Lionel Messi
Javier Mascherano’s team arrived with a mission to earn a ticket to MLS Cup and avoid ending their historic season empty-handed.
Lionel Messi is currently in the spotlight. Messi has scored 40 goals in 45 games, including three goals in this series against Nashville. His leadership, set-piece accuracy and experience in decisive moments could make the difference.
When and where to watch Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC
Date: November 8th Time: 8pm ET Location: Chase Stadium Broadcast: Apple TV, MLS Pass
Inter Miami vs. Nashville predicted lineup
Inter Miami: Rios Novo; Jordi Alba, Falcon, Allen, Frei. Rodriguez, Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo de Paul, Allende. Telasco Segovia, Leo Messi. Nashville: Willis. Bauer, Zimmerman, Palacios, Najjar. Corcoran, Tagses, Yazbek. Muil, Surridge, Mukhatar.
Inter Miami vs Nashville predictions
Nashville is in 6th place in the Eastern Conference with 54 points (16 wins, 12 losses, 6 draws) and is highly motivated. The victory in the second leg broke Miami’s streak of nine games without a win since the Argentine star’s arrival.
BJ Callahan’s team will be confident of repeating the result from the previous game with quick transitions, strength and above all, solid defense. With players like Sam Surridge and Josh Bauer in great form, it’s hard to rate Inter Miami as favorites, especially since the Herons are in trouble with Leo Suarez out due to suspension.
However, the presence of Leo Messi, combined with the willingness of Busquets and Jordi Alba to play out their final seasons, makes Miami a team determined to win, and the responsibility for scoring in this game will likely fall entirely on the captain.
