Inter Miami vs Nashville SC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025 Playoffs First Round

The Herons dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Coyotes.

Inter Miami will lock horns with Nashville SC for their first-round fixture of the 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs. This high-stakes contest will take place at the Chase Stadium.

The Herons will be at home, and this is going to be a big advantage for them. They secured a win over the Boys in Gold in their last league game.

This will keep their confidence levels on the higher side. Inter Miami sure haven’t been able to come up with many consistent performances, but have looked good in their last three MLS matches.

Focus set on Friday 🔒⚽️ pic.twitter.com/P0gDZ5C7JY

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 21, 2025

The Coyotes will be the visiting side, and their previous result against Lionel Messi and company will keep them under pressure from the start. Nashville SC must work on their defence if they want to outplay the Herons. The upcoming league game is going to be a tough contest for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
• Stadium: Chase Stadium
• Date: Saturday, October 25
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 a.m. IST/ 12:00 a.m. GMT (Friday, Oct 24; 08:00 p.m. ET/ 05:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Inter Miami: D-L-W-W-W

Nashville SC: L-W-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

The Argentine great is coming in after scoring a hat-trick in the previous game for the Herons, which led them to an important victory. In 28 Major League Soccer appearances this season, Lionel Messi has scored 29 goals and also has 20 assists to his name. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

GOOOOL! Hat-trick del 10 🎩✨ pic.twitter.com/Ybnql8Uo8s

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 19, 2025

Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)

Sam Surridge has been the top performer for Nashville SC in the majority of their games this season. He scored a goal in the previous MLS match, but it was not enough. In 34 league matches this season, Surridge has scored 24 goals and also has five assists to his name.

He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side outplay the Herons.

Match Facts

• Inter Miami haven’t lost to the Coyotes in their last nine meetings.
• Nashville SC have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last 13 fixtures.
• The Herons are on a three-match winning run.

Inter Miami vs Nashville SC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win @8/15 Betway
• Lionel Messi to score @27/11 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @4/5 William Hill

Injury and Team News

David Ruiz, Allen Obando and Santiago Morales will not be in action for Inter Miami as they are injured.

Nashville SC will miss out on the services of Ahmed Qasem, Jonathan Perez, Julian Gaines and Wyatt Meyer as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Miami won: 7

Nashville won: 4

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ustari (GK); Weigandt, Lujan, Falcon, Alba; De Paul, Busquets; Allende, Messi, Rodriguez; Suarez

Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Willis (GK); Najar, Zimmerman, Maher, Lovitz; Shaffelburg, Yazbek, Tagseth, Muyl; Muktar, Surridge

Match Prediction

The Herons will be looking to continue their winning run, while the Boys in Gold will be under pressure. Inter Miami are likely to defeat Nashville SC in their upcoming MLS clash.

Prediction: Miami 3-1 Nashville

Telecast Details

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