Nashville will host Inter Miami in the final round of the MLS regular season on Saturday, 18 October.
Will the hosts secure a win and a spot in the playoffs with it or will Inter Miami spoil their plans as they chase the second seed in the Eastern Conference?
Find that out and more from our Nashville vs Inter Miami prediction below, but remember to also check out our other MLS predictions.
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Nashville vs Inter Miami prediction: Win for the star-studded Herons
Key Stats
- Inter Miami have won five of their last seven MLS games, while Nashville have lost five of their last eight league matches.
- Nashville have gone over 3.5 total goals in three of their last five games, while Inter Miami have done the same in six of their last seven fixtures.
- Inter Miami have averaged a whopping 3.91 total goals per game in the MLS this season.
Correct score prediction: Nashville 1-3 Inter Miami
While Nashville are in good form lately, most of their recent wins came in the US Open, which they've won in the end. However, lifting that trophy didn't come without any consequences since Nashville's form in the MLS hasn't been great lately.
Because of that, Nashville could drop to the play-in zone with a loss in the last round of the regular season, where they are bound to meet one of the best teams in the league, Inter Miami.
Inter Miami also have a strong motive to give it all for the win since they are in play for the second seed in the East and they've been playing well lately, which is why we can see the guests taking the three points from Nashville.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nashville the more likely winners
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.50%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's obvious from these Nashville vs Inter Miami odds that the bookies don't have a clear favourite, with hosts being the expected winners by a small margin.
Considering this is a duel between two teams bound for the playoffs, in good form, the odds certainly make sense.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Inter Miami on a roll
With four wins in a row over Nashville, Inter Miami have dominated this matchup lately. However, if we look at their overall H2H record, the difference between them is not that prominent: 6-4-4 in favour of Inter Miami.
USA MLS 13/07/25
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CONCACAF Champions Cup 14/03/24
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CONCACAF Champions Cup 08/03/24
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Nashville preview: Playoff spot still in danger
While Nashville are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, a loss to Inter Miami in the last round, along with other results going against them, could see them drop to the play-in zone. That being said, Nashville enter this game high on confidence after winning the US Open and with three wins in the last five matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Julian Gaines, Taylor Washington, Wyatt Meyer, and Jonny Perez are on the team's injury list and out of contention for this match, while Ahmed Qasem is doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Willis (GK), Bauer, Maher, Zimmerman, Lovitz, Brugman, Acosta, Muyl, Boyd, Mukhtar & Surridge
Last five matches
- Montreal 1-1 Nashville (MLS)
- Austin 1-2 Nashville (US Open)
- Nashville 3-1 Houston Dynamo (MLS)
- Orlando City 3-2 Nashville (MLS)
- Nashville 3-1 Philadelphia Union (US Open)
Inter Miami preview: Chasing the second seed in the East
Ahead of the final round of the regular season, Inter Miami sit in third place in the Eastern Conference and they can't finish at the top since they are four points behind Philadelphia Union, who have clinched the top seed.
However, Inter Miami are tied in points with Cincinnati and if they can beat Nashville and Cincinnati fail to beat Montreal, Miami will secure the second seed. This can also happen if Inter Miami draw and Montreal beat Cincinnati.
When it comes to team news, Allen Obando and David Ruiz are out with injuries, while Mateo Silvetti is on international duty.
Predicted lineup: Rios (GK), Fray, Allen, Maxi Falcon, Alba, De Paul, Bright, Busquets, Segovia, Messi & Suarez
Last five matches
- Inter Miami 4-0 Atlanta United (MLS)
- Inter Miami 4-1 New England Revolution (MLS)
- Inter Miami 3-5 Chicago Fire (MLS)
- Toronto 1-1 Inter Miami (MLS)
- New York City 0-4 Inter Miami (MLS)
Player to watch: Lionel Messi
Despite being 38 years old, Messi is still one of football's biggest superstars and he is still capable of playing at a high level, at least when it comes to the MLS.
This season, Messi has a record of 26 goals and 18 assists, which is quite impressive since both those numbers are the highest in the league. With the playoffs around the corner, Messi will look to end the regular season with a good performance, so he's our player to watch against Nashville.