Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC MLS preview: Lionel Messi odds, best bets, up to $2,850 in sportsbook promo codes

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami return home after four straight matches on the road, the most recent of which was his MLS debut. The Argentine started on the bench at Red Bulls Arena, but made an expected splash after being introduced in the 60th minute, scoring Inter Miami’s second goal to ensure victory.

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Gerardo Martino provided his superstar a brief respite in New Jersey on Saturday, allowing Messi to impact proceedings off the bench. So Messi has not started an MLS game, nor has he played a league match in front of Miami’s raucous supporters DRV PNK Stadium.

That will change on Wednesday, as Inter Miami hosts Nashville in a pivotal MLS clash. The home side has won nine straight in all competitions, a remarkable run including a Leagues Cup trophy and a place in the U.S. Open Cup final.

That Leagues Cup triumph came in Nashville less than two weeks ago, in which Messi scored the opener, with Inter Miami eventually prevailing in penalties.

Nashville is seventh in the Eastern Conference, safely in a playoff position. Nashville has the Eastern Conference’s third-best defensive away record, conceding 18 goals in 13 matches.

On the other hand, Inter Miami has outscored its opponents 13-2 in four consecutive victories at DRV PNK Stadium since Messi’s arrival.

This prop bet never gets old where Messi is concerned. Prolific doesn’t do Messi’s offensive output justice. He has 11 goals in nine matches, two of which as a second-half substitute. The 36-year-old ageless wonder has six goals in four home matches.

Messi scored two goals in three of four home games, showcasing even more pronounced dominance on home terrain. He only played 30 minutes on Saturday and should have more than enough fuel in the tank to add to his otherworldly goal count.

Messi hasn’t scored first in two games, so he’s due. While that sounds ludicrous, especially considering he didn’t even start against the Red Bulls, Messi has scored first in four of nine matches.

He bagged the opener in two of four home matches. He didn’t start in his debut for Inter Miami, against Cruz Azul, the primary reason he didn’t notch the opener. If you exclude that encounter, Messi scored first at home in two of three contests.

Messi has six assists in nine encounters and has sourced a solid on-the-pitch relationship with various goalscoring threats, including Robert Taylor and Leonardo Campana.

Inter Miami scores at will on home turf when Messi plays, so don’t be surprised to see three or four goals, at least two of which the Argentine should play a pivotal part.

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