Nashville SC vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 18.10.2025
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Nashville SC vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 18.10.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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Nashville SC vs Inter MiamiSaturday, October 18, 2025, 6 PM EDT
Nashville SC odds +129
Inter Miami odds +160
Draw+285
Both teams to scoreYes -264, No +179 

Nashville SC vs Inter Miami Preview and Team News

Nashville SC Team News

Nashville SC have their backs against the wall ahead of their final fixture of the 2025 MLS regular season, as they have yet to clinch a direct postseason berth and will need a positive result in this game to do so. 

The club have secured a top-nine finish, meaning the worst possible outcome would be a Play-In match against either Orlando, Chicago, or Columbus. But they’ll decide their fate against the strongest attack in the league.

It’s worth noting that the Coyotes aren’t in their best run of form heading into this clash. Having won just once in their previous five league outings (W1, D1, L3), they’re coming off a 1-1 draw against Montreal, who sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. 

Their head-to-head record against Inter Miami isn’t encouraging either, as they’ve lost four straight meetings against them.

Nashville have come out on top in three of their last four home encounters across all competitions (W3, L1), so they should feel confident about their chances of getting a positive result here. 

However, this is also a team that have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of those four contests and in their last 11 overall across MLS and the US Open Cup. Fixing those defensive woes will be key for Nashville if they’re to get a good result here.

Nashville SC predicted lineup vs Inter Miami (4-2-3-1): Willis; Najar, Palacios, Zimmerman, Lovitz; Brugman, Tagseth; Shaffelburg, Mukhtar, Muyl; Surridge.

Inter Miami Team News

Inter Miami suffered a dip in form in late September, drawing with Toronto FC 1-1 and losing to Chicago Fire 5-3. However, they bounced back admirably with comfortable wins over Atlanta United and New England Revolution, scoring four goals each time. 

Javier Mascherano’s men will look to cap the regular season in style and should have enough weapons to return home with three points under their belt.

Even though Miami are superior to Nashville on a player-per-player basis, one thing that could conspire against them is their road record. 

The Herons have won just four of their last nine MLS games away from home (W4, D2, L3) and kept just one clean sheet in that span. That isn’t encouraging, especially with the playoffs right around the corner.

Inter Miami are expected to welcome Rodrigo De Paul and Telasco Segovia back from international duty, and both players should be in the XI for this contest, just like Lionel Messi. The Herons know they can’t finish higher than second place in the Eastern Conference, but don’t expect them to sit back and take this one lightly. The higher their playoff seeding, the easier their playoff path could be.

Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Nashville SC (4-2-3-1): Ustari; Weigandt, Falcón, Luján, Jordi Alba; Busquets, De Paul; Allende, Messi, Segovia; Suárez.

Nashville SC vs Inter Miami Main Match Info

Nashville SC vs Inter Miami Prediction, Odds

Inter Miami might be struggling away from home, but they have enough quality to go up against any team in MLS with a decent chance of earning three points, regardless of the venue. 

That’s the benefit of having the likes of Lionel Messi, De Paul, and Luis Suárez leading the way. Even if they’re not the odds-on favourites for this match, the visitors should be able to secure the victory on this trip to Music City.

One big factor that should tip the scales in Inter Miami’s favour is their impressive recent head-to-head record against the Coyotes. The Herons are undefeated in their last three trips to Nashville across all competitions (W1, D2) and haven’t lost in eight overall against this rival (W5, D3).

 With the hosts under pressure to earn a good result, Inter Miami could use that to their advantage to end the regular season on a high note.

After all, Nashville have been struggling defensively in recent weeks, and their opponents have the most potent attack in MLS with a league-high 76 goals from 33 fixtures. That firepower in the final third and the game-changing presence of Messi should be enough to lift Inter Miami to a victory.

Nashville SC vs Inter Miami Betting Tip

It’s hard to bet against Messi in any MLS match, and the Argentine superstar should be motivated for this regular-season finale. He leads the league in goal contributions with 44 (26 goals, 18 assists) and looks en route to earning another MVP award. Finding the back of the net here would all but guarantee him the Golden Boot, so we’re backing Messi to score at Geodis Park.

Nashville SC vs Inter Miami: Where to Watch (Canada) 

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