Nashville SC vs Inter Miami: Preview, predictions and lineups | OneFootball

Inter Miami hit the road to take on Nashville SC in the latest round of Major League Soccer action.

The Lionel Messi-less Herons have fared well thus far without their superstar forward, winning both games in which their No. 10 has been on international duty with Argentina at Copa America 2024. Gerardo 'Tata' Martino's side managed a 2-1 comeback victory over Philadelphia Union before holding on for a 2-1 win at home against reigning MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew.

The hosts haven't been to shabby in their recent outings, winning twice and drawing once. The Eastern Conference team settled for a 0-0 draw on the road against New York Red Bulls before pulling off a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC and a 1-0 win over the in-form NYCFC.

Here's 90min's guide to the rematch of the 2023 Leagues Cup final.

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Nashville SC vs Inter Miami H2H record (Last Five Games)

Last meeting: Inter Miami 3-1 Nashville SC (20 April 2024) - MLS

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Nashville SC team news

Lukas MacNaughton misses out through injury / Johnnie Izquierdo/GettyImages

Nashville SC hand a handful of players unavailable for selection due to injury and international duty. The likes of Lukas MacNaughton and Randall Leal miss out through their respective ankle and hip injuries, and both players are expected to return to action by the middle of next month.

Jacob Shaffelburg, Shaq Moore and Anibal Godoy are all on international duty with their respective nations at Copa America. Shaffelburg picked up an assist last time out against Peru and has featured in both of Canada's first two matches, while Godoy and Moore have yet to see game time.

Nashville Sc predicted lineup vs Inter Miami

Nashville SC predicted lineup vs Inter Miami ( 4-2-3-1 ): Willis; Bauer, Zimmerman, Maher, Lovitz; Yearwood, Davis; Body, Mukhtar, Surridge; Bunbury.

Inter Miami team news

Messi is with Argentina at Copa America 2024 / Simon M Bruty/GettyImages

Martino's preferred front three are all on international duty at Copa America, as Messi is with Argentina, Luis Suarez is with Uruguay and Matias Rojas is with Paraguay. Messi has managed one assist thus far in two starts, Rojas has bagged a goal in the defeat to Colombia and Suarez has yet to make an appearance for Uruguay.

In terms of injuries, Marcelo Weigandt looks to have returned to fitness after missing out last week with a hamstring problem. Federico Redondo remains out of action with a groin injury, and Diego Gomez is nearing a return from his ankle problem.

David Ruiz and Tomas Aviles are both expected to be available after serving one-match suspensions for red cards shown vs Philadelphia.

Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Nashville SC

Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Nashville SC ( 4-3-3 ): Callender; Weigandt, Aviles, Kryvtsov, Alba; Gressel, Busquets, Ruiz; Cremaschi, Campana, Taylor.

After Nashville decided to head in a new direction with the dismissal of head coach Gary Smith, the team has looked better overall. It won't be an easy by any means for Miami, even though they've managed to find ways to win in recent weeks without their best players available.

It'll be a close one, but both sides will settle for a point this weekend at GEODIS Park.

Prediction: Nashville SC 1-1 Inter Miami