Nashville SC vs Inter Miami CF – News and Probable Lineups

Nashville SC will face Inter Miami on Saturday at Geodis Park, with the top position in the MLS Eastern Conference on the line.

In their previous league match, both teams ended with a 2-2 draw, keeping the Boys in Gold ahead of Miami in the overall standings by two points; Nashville secured a point against DC United, while Inter Miami fell short late in their game against Columbus Crew.

Match overview

Despite the Leagues Cup not going as anticipated, Nashville SC can now redirect their efforts towards the MLS, where they have experienced substantial success, leading the Supporters’ Shield rankings.

BJ Callaghan’s side has remained unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 matches in this competition, having crossed the threshold of 300 all-time regular-season goals in their latest league encounter.

Their defence has been remarkably solid this season, yielding the lowest number of goals in the league at 14, and achieving eight clean sheets thus far.

At home, Nashville remain the only unbeaten team in MLS this season, having claimed maximum points in eight of the nine matches played at Geodis Park.

Four of their last victories were by a solitary goal, and they have the chance to secure a fifth consecutive home win this weekend, a feat they have not achieved since 2023 (six).

The Boys in Gold are unbeaten in three of their last four encounters with Miami across all competitions, having eliminated them from the CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 earlier this season on away goals.

For Inter Miami, prioritizing the retention of their MLS title is crucial as they aim to prevent a third straight loss across competitions on Saturday, following defeats in their last two group matches in the Leagues Cup.

While Nashville excels at home, Miami has matched that performance away, achieving a league-high eight victories on the road.

Under the management of Angel Guillermo Hoyos, the team remains unbeaten in competitive matches outside Nu Stadium, seeking to extend their record to seven consecutive away victories in the league.

This season, they have found the net three or more times in MLS away matches on five occasions, boasting an overall league-high of 45 goals scored.

Miami also looks to maintain their perfect record against Eastern Conference teams on the road this season, with their last defeat occurring at Charlotte FC (3-0) in September 2025.

The Herons will strive for a third successive regular season victory at Geodis Park, having previously defeated Nashville SC there last year, 5-2.

Team News

Nashville may miss Patrick Yazbek this weekend due to a hamstring issue, while Alex Muyl is expected to return following a lower-body ailment. Cristian Espinoza aims to make a comeback after being an unused substitute midweek against Monterrey.

Sam Surridge reached his 50th goal in the MLS regular season and playoffs for the club in the match against DC, with Shak Mohammed also finding the back of the net that day.

For Miami, German Berterame is uncertain due to a nasal injury, and Tadeo Allende is dealing with a knee problem. The two-time league MVP Lionel Messi returned this week against Club Leon after missing his previous match to be with his family following his father’s passing.

Luis Suarez, who was sidelined during the Leagues Cup, is set to return this Saturday, hoping to extend his MLS goal-scoring streak to six matches, as he and Noah Allen scored in the draw against the Crew.

Nashville SC probable starting XI:

Schwake; Najar, Woledzi, Palacios, Lovitz; Acosta, Tagseth, Mohammed; Espinoza, Mukhtar, Surridge

Inter Miami probable starting XI:

New Rivers; Fray, Caicedo, Micael, Allen; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul; Messi, Suarez, Silvetti

Both teams could experience fatigue from the Leagues Cup, and it is likely that each is considering the longer-term implications, which may result in a lowered sense of urgency for this crucial fixture on Saturday.