MLS Match Preview: Inter Miami FC (19-7-8) vs. Nashville SC (16-12-6)

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Venue & Kickoff

Stadium: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), FS1, Fox Deportes

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Clear skies, 86°F at kickoff, light ESE winds (2–4 mph)

Conditions: Warm and humid, favoring Miami’s high-tempo attack

Injury Report

Inter Miami: Out – Allen Obando (hamstring), David Ruiz (hamstring).

Nashville SC: Out – Taylor Washington (knee), Julian Gaines (thigh), Wyatt Meyer (foot), Jonny Perez (thigh), Matthew Corcoran (international duty). Questionable – Ahmed Qasem (ankle).

Player Matchups

Lionel Messi (29 goals, 17 assists) vs. Walker Zimmerman (defensive anchor) – Messi’s creativity against Nashville’s backline leader.

Luis Suárez (10 goals) vs. Joe Willis (GK) – veteran striker against a keeper under pressure.

Sam Surridge (24 goals) & Hany Mukhtar (16 goals, 9 assists) vs. Miami’s back four – Nashville’s only hope lies in this duo’s chemistry.

Team Form

Inter Miami: 3rd in East, 81 goals scored (MLS-best), +26 GD.

Last 5: W5-2 @ NSH, W4-0 ATL, W4-1 NE, L3-5 CHI, D1-1 TOR.

Nashville SC: 6th in East, 58 goals scored, +13 GD.

Last 5: L2-5 MIA, D1-1 MTL, W2-1 ATX, W3-1 HOU, L2-3 ORL.

Series History

Since 2020: Inter Miami leads 7W–4L–5D across all competitions.

Miami has won five straight vs. Nashville (2024–2025).

Last Nashville win: May 2023 (2–1 at home).

Betting Trends:

Miami matches: 6 of last 10 went Over 3.5 goals.

Nashville: 6 of last 10 also Over 3.5.

Both teams to score (BTTS): 90% in recent H2H.

MATCH ODDS

Inter Miami FC – 205       Draw + 420         Nashville SC + 390

Over 3.5 – 130                   Under 3.5 + 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 23, 2025

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