Overview
Not getting the expected results at the Leagues Cup, Nashville SC can now focus all their strength on MLS. Nashville's greatest strength lies in defense when they have only conceded 14 goals, the fewest in the league, and have 8 clean sheets.
Nashville is also the only team that has not lost at home in the MLS this season. They won 8 out of 9 matches at GEODIS Park, of which the last 4 matches ended with a one-goal difference. If they beat Inter Miami this weekend, Nashville will have 5 consecutive home wins.
Nashville also has a good record when facing Miami, unbeaten in 3/4 recent encounters. Notably, they once eliminated Inter Miami from the 16th round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup at the beginning of the season thanks to the away goals rule.
Meanwhile, Inter Miami is aiming to defend the MLS championship and needs to quickly end the disappointing streak of results. Angel Guillermo Hoyos's team is at risk of suffering their third consecutive defeat in all competitions after losing the last 2 matches of the Leagues Cup group stage.
Although Nashville has impressive home record, Inter Miami is also playing very effectively away from home. They have won 8 away wins in the MLS this season, the most in the league. Since Hoyos was appointed, Inter Miami has not lost away and is aiming for a seventh consecutive away win in the domestic league.
Attacking ability is Inter Miami's strength. They have had 5 away games scoring at least 3 goals this season in the MLS and have a total of 45 goals, the most in the league.
Inter Miami also has the opportunity to maintain their all-win record away from home against Eastern League teams this season. The last time they lost in a away game against a regional opponent was a 0-3 defeat to Charlotte FC in September 2025.
Inter Miami is also aiming for their third consecutive victory at GEODIS Park in official matches. Last season, they defeated Nashville SC 5-2 away from home.
Personnel situation
In terms of force, Nashville SC may lack Patrick Yazbek due to a hamstring injury. Alex Muyl is likely to return after injury.
Sam Surridge scored in the match against DC United, thereby reaching 50 goals for Nashville in official season and MLS play-off matches.
On Inter Miami's side, German Berterame is having a problem with his nose and is not sure to play, while Tadeo Allende has to treat a knee injury. Lionel Messi returned to play in the match against Club Leon in the middle of the week after missing the previous match.
Luis Suarez, who cannot play in the Leagues Cup due to suspension, is expected to return in this match. The Uruguayan striker is aiming to extend his MLS scoring streak to 6 matches, after scoring with Noah Allen in the draw with Columbus Crew.
Expected lineup:
Nashville SC: Schwake, Najar, Woledzi, Palacios, Lovitz, Acosta, Tagseth, Mohammed, Espinoza, Mukhtar, Surridge.
Inter Miami: Rios Novo, Fray, Caicedo, Micael, Allen, Bright, Casemiro, De Paul, Messi, Suarez, Silvetti.
The match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami takes place at 7:30 am on August 16 (Vietnam time).
