MLS 2023: Inter Miami vs Nashville: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast
The last game between these two sides was in the Leagues Cup final
As of now, Major League Soccer has been turning heads after Lionel Messi decided to join Inter Miami. And since Lionel Messi’s debut, the team has won all the games. In the last game, Messi debuted in the MLS after getting substituted in the 60-minute mark. He added to the team tally in the 89′ minute where they faced NY Red Bulls away from home. The games ended two to nil in favour of Messi’s Inter Miami.
Nashville will be looking for revenge since they lost the Leagues Cup final against Inter Miami recently. After stumbling in the nail-biting penalty shootout against Inter, they were asked to travel for an away MLS game against Atlanta United. And they suffered conceding four goals without resonating a response. Now Nashville have a point to prove against the overwhelming exploits of Messi’s Inter Miami.
Kick-Off:
Wednesday, August 30 at 7:30 PM (ET)
Location: DRV PNK Stadium
Form
Inter Miami (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Nashville (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-W
Players to watch
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
Without a doubt, the seven-time Ballon d’Or holder is going to be the main man for Inter Miami. Since arriving in the United States, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has mesmerized the fans and mostly left the opposition bewildered. In his nine outings for David Beckham’s co-owned Inter Miami, the Argentian skipper has scored a total of 11 times. And with Messi’s link-up play and game-building abilities, Nashville will find it hard to handle Inter Miami after coming through from back-to-back defeats.
Sam Surridge(Nashville)
Another newcomer to Major League Soccer, Sam Surridge has been doing quite well. Even though Surridge and his teammates were off the mark against Atlanta United, the former Premier League forward has done his bit for the team. In the Leagues Cup 2023, the Englishman was handed four appearances which he grabbed quite well. Scoring thrice while also assisting twice. Nashville will rely on the former Nottingham Forest striker to do the damage when given the chance.
Match facts
- A win for Inter Miami will be their tenth consecutive in all competitions
- The last encounter between these two side was in the 2023 Leagues Cup final, which Nashville lost in penalties. The game ended Nashville 1-1 Inter Miami (9-10 in a penalty shootout after extra time)
- Lately, Nashville let past four goals without a response against MLS opponents Atlanta United
Injury & Team news
We have seen Messi making a mere 30-minute off-the-bench appearance in Inter Miami’s last game. But in this one, manager Gerardo Martino will keep him on from the start. Corentin Jean is reportedly out with a knee injury. And will join the long-time absentees Franco Negri and Gregore on the sidelines.
Nashville has a fully fit squad apart from defender Nick DePuy. Sam Surridge will be their main hope after a 4-0 humiliation against Atlanta United. Manager Gary Smith will probably tinker with his squad a little bit more.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 9
Inter Miami wins – 2
Nashville wins – 4
Draws – 3
Predicted Lineup
Inter Miami predicted lineup (5-3-2):
Callender (GK); Yedlin, Aviles, Kryvtsov, Miller, Alba; Busquets, Gomez, Mota; Messi, Campana
Nashville predicted lineup (4-4-2):
Willis (GK); Moore, Macnaughton, Maher, Lovitz; Shaffelburg, Davis, Godoy, Muyl; Surridge, Bunbury
Match Prediction for Inter Miami vs Nashville
Inter Miami has been firing on all cylinders since Lionel Messi joined the camp. Even a 30-minute game time via substitution was enough for Messi to add to the goal tally in their last game against the NY Red Bulls. Nashville, on the other hand, suffered a four-goal humiliation against Atlanta United last time around. After failing to lift the Leagues Cup against Messi and co.
Given Messi will feature in the game from the start after being rested a bit and Nashville still have to straighten out their bruishes from a visit to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We expect a loss for Nashville SV once again.
Prediction: Inter Miami 3-0 Nashville
Telecast
India – Apple TV
UK – Apple TV
US – Apple TV
Nigeria – Apple TV
