Inter Miami will have their first rematch since Lionel Messi's debut as their road to qualify for playoffs sees Nashville SC come to DRV PNK Stadium. Facing the same Nashville SC side that the Herons defeated to win Leagues Cup, it will be a chance for Gary Smith and company to get revenge on the day that Miami will unveil a trophy to their home fans and play their first MLS home game since his arrival.
Eleven points off of the playoff pace, Miami can't afford to drop points at home during the remainder of the season leading to what should be an excellent chess match.
Here's our storylines, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Wednesday, Aug. 30 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: DRV PNK Stadium -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- TV: None | Live stream: MLS Season Pass
- Odds: Inter Miami -195; Draw +340; Nashville SC +480
Storylines
Inter Miami: After resting Messi and Sergio Busquets during the weekend, Miami will be ready to go in what's a must-win game for the side. Miami coach Tata Martino hinted that the two should be ready to start: "I think the game [Messi] needed to get some rest was the last one in New York, same as Busquets. If there are no issues, [Messi] should [start]."
Picking up points is critical to qualify for playoffs and Miami will also be pushed by home support that is quickly growing accustomed to winning matches.
Nashville SC: Pushed by losing in the Leagues Cup final, Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar will lead Nashville into what could be a high-scoring match against the Herons. Nashville were among the teams to play the best defense versus Miami which will give them confidence but even while doing that, Nashville weren't able to stop Messi. Can they turn things around?
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Prediction
Nashville will grab the first goal of the game but Miami, as they do, will find a way to win the game, again picking up steam in their race for playoffs. Pick: Inter Miami 2, Nashville 1
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