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

The Herons clinched a 3-1 win in the first round.

The 2025 MLS playoffs are currently underway. Next game will take us to Geodis Park, where Nashville will host Inter Miami in the second round of their “Best of Three” series.

This will be the third consecutive clash between these two teams, as they also faced each other on the last matchday of the regular season. This is a must-win game for the home side, as a loss will end their hopes to win the 2025 MLS Cup. They have shown their quality against the Herons but have lacked the clinical edge to get over the line.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, will also face a great challenge as they will be away from home. Under the tutelage of Javier Mascherano, they have shown some lapses in key moments. They will be looking to clinch a win to secure their qualification in the next round and will look to avoid last year’s situation when they faced Atlanta United at this stage.

Kickoff:

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Stadium: Geodis Park
• Date and Kickoff time: Nov 2 – 05:00 am; Nov 1 – 11:30 pm GMT; 04:30 pm PT; 07:30 pm ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Eyes on Saturday 😤 pic.twitter.com/V52RS1ePG5

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 29, 2025

Form:

Nashville SC (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-W

Inter Miami (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC)

The German attacker has arguably been the most influential forward for Nashville SC this season. He scored a stunning free-kick against the Herons in the last game, and fans will be expecting more magical moments from him in the second round. He has registered 17 goals and eight assists in the ongoing MLS season.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

The Argentine maestro is still operating at an elite level despite being 38 years old. He won the 2025 MLS Golden Boot last week and also scored a brace against Nashville in the first round.

The Herons are heavily dependent on him to create and finish chances. Messi can turn a game on its head in mere seconds, and Nashville have been his favourite opposition ever since he joined the league in 2023.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-1 win for Inter Miami.
• The last game between these two teams at the Geodis Park ended in a 5-2 win for Inter Miami.
• Nashville SC have not beaten Inter Miami in the previous 10 meetings.

Nashville SC vs Inter Miami: betting tips & odds

Tip 1: The visitors to win – 2.55 by DafabetTip 2: Both teams to score – 1.46 by StakeTip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.62 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Taylor Washington, Jonathan Pérez, and Ahmed Qasem will be unavailable for the home side.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Allen Obando and David Ruíz.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 17

Nashville SC won: 4

Inter Miami won: 8

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups:

Nashville SC (4-3-3)

 Willis(GK); Najar, Zimmerman, Palacios, Lovitz; Acosta, Tagseth, Yazbek; Mukhtar, Shaffelburg, Surridge

Inter Miami (4-4-2)

 Ríos Novo(GK); Alba, Falcón, Allen, Fray; Allende, Busquets, De Paul, Rodríguez; Suárez, Messi

Match Prediction:

Inter Miami are expected to register an away win over Nashville SC in their upcoming game.

Prediction: Nashville SC 1-2 Inter Miami

Telecast Details:

MLS 2025 matches are available to stream Worldwide on Apple TV+

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