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The MLS is back in action with another round of fixtures this weekend as Nashville SC lock horns with Lionel Messi and Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami side in an intriguing encounter at the Chase Stadium on Saturday.
Inter Miami vs Nashville SC Preview
Nashville SC are in 14th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have failed to meet expectations this season. The away side slumped to a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Philadelphia Union and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in impressive form this season. The Herons edged Sporting Kansas City to an exhilarating 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Inter Miami vs Nashville SC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Nashville SC have a slight edge over Inter Miami and have won four out of the last 12 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Inter Miami's three victories.
- Inter Miami have scored at least three goals in 11 of the 22 matches in which Lionel Messi has featured for the team - they have achieved the feat in only 15 of their 134 matches without the Argentine talisman.
- Nashville SC have won only one of their last 15 matches away from home against teams from the MLS in all competitions in a run dating back to July last year.
- Lionel Messi has contributed to at least one goal in each of his five appearances in the MLS this season and has achieved such a feat on only one previous occasion in his career.
Inter Miami vs Nashville SC Prediction
Inter Miami have an excellent squad at their disposal and will be intent on winning silverware this season. Lionel Messi scored a stunning goal against Sporting Kansas City last week and will look to replicate his heroics this weekend.
Nashville SC have been a shadow of their former selves this season and cannot afford to drop points on Saturday. Inter Miami are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Inter Miami 3-1 Nashville SC
Inter Miami vs Nashville SC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Miami to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Inter Miami to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lionel Messi to score - Yes
