- Inter Miami CF have won two and drawn one of their last three head-to-head meetings with Nashville SC.
- Nashville SC are undefeated in their last five MLS games (Won 4, drawn 1).
- Nashville SC have won their last three away games in all competitions.
High-stakes clash in Miami
This Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC preview highlights that Inter Miami CF enter Saturday’s MLS fixture with Nashville SC as slight favourites with the bookmakers at -107, but BJ Callaghan’s visitors will certainly have a say in the outcome given they are currently in better form.
Nashville sit 2nd in MLS 2025 with 41 points from 21 games while Inter are 8th with 35 from 18 after some impressive displays that include 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five.
Although there is no rivalry to speak of, the proximity of these teams in the Eastern Conference makes Saturday’s game a critical fixture in terms of playoff positioning and shaping the remainder of the campaign.
The differing philosophies of the coaches could lead to an interesting chess match with Javier Mascherano’s Inter Miami looking to unlock Nashville’s compact system while Callaghan will try to punish on the break, and this Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC prediction reflects the tactical intrigue at play.
Messi makes a difference
Inter Miami CF are a technical and attack-minded unit built around the playmaking of Lionel Messi, who has scored 14 MLS 2025 goals in 15 games, including four of the last eight. He is supported by the experience and clinical finishing of Luis Suárez while Sergio Busquets dictates the tempo and keeps the ball in dangerous areas.
Mascherano has made this team fluid and creative in the final third since he took over in November 2024, but his men have drawn their last two home MLS fixtures and will face a stern test against Nashville SC. Based on the current Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC odds, it’s clear that Messi's presence could be the decisive factor.
Nashville have a knack for getting results
The Tennessee-based club are on a five-game unbeaten streak in MLS after edging Philadelphia Union 1-0 at home and then beating D.C. United 1-0 away from home last time out. Callaghan has got them playing a pragmatic and tough game of soccer that has seen them record 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in away MLS 2025 matches.
They score on average 1.50 goals per game away from home and concede 1.40, which will be around their average output against Inter Miami CF on Saturday. Sam Surridge is the main goal threat for Nashville with 16 in 21 MLS 2025 appearances, including seven in his last five games.
Our Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC prediction takes into account Hany Mukhtar, an exceptional player to have on the field, capable of both creating a goal and making a play that allows his teammates to take advantage on the counter attack. Shaq Moore is a quiet force at the heart of the defence that has held Nashville up during their unbeaten run.
