Inter Miami and Nashville SC will square off in the final game of their MLS Playoff tie on Saturday (November 8th). The game will be played at Chase Stadium.
The visitors claimed a 2-1 win in the second game of the series. They were 2-0 up at the break, with Sam Surridge breaking the deadlock from the spot in the ninth minute while Josh Bauer doubled their lead in the 45th minute. An Argentine combination pulled one back for Miami, with Rodrigo de Paul assisting skipper Lionel Messi to halve the deficit in the final minute of regulation time.
This is a best-of-three series, and the tie is firmly in the balance, with both sides having won one game each. Nashville's win last weekend came on the back of Miami claiming a 3-1 home win in the first game of the series.
The winner of this tie will face either FC Cincinnati or Columbus Crew in the quarterfinal.
Inter Miami vs Nashville Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Inter Miami have nine wins from 18 historical head-to-head games. Nashville were victorious five times while four games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Twelve of Miami's last 13 games across competitions have produced three or more goals.
- Nashville's last nine competitive games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
- The last eight head-to-head games have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced over 2.5 goals.
- Nashville's victory last weekend ended their run of six successive head-to-head defeats.
- Miami's defeat in the last game ended their run of four consecutive victories.
- Lionel Messi has scored or assisted in his last six games for club and country (eight goals, eight assists).
Inter Miami vs Nashville Prediction
These two sides will square off for the fourth straight game, having also played one another in the final game of the regular season. Inter Miami are the favorites here, and their charge for glory will be led by skipper Lionel Messi, who has been in imperious form in front of goal.
Nashville boosted their hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals with their win last time out. That victory ended a three-game winless run.
We are backing the home side to claim a multi-goal victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Inter Miami 3-1 Nashville
Inter Miami vs Nashville Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Inter Miami to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals