Inter Miami will be back for the MLS playoff action for the third time against Atlanta United. Hosting the Five Stripes at Chase Stadium again on Saturday night, the Herons would be looking to secure a much-needed victory against their formidable rivals—especially after how things were in their last meeting.

Tata Martino had endured a shocking 2-1 defeat against Rob Valentino’s side on Saturday night. Although a goal just before halftime from David Martinez gave Lionel Messi and Co. the perfect lead, the latter 45 minutes saw Atlanta make a divine comeback, courtesy of Derrick Williams and Xande Silva’s stoppage-time winner.

Ironically, the first encounter was won by Inter Miami with a similar scoreline. The Supporters’ Shield champions took the lead just two minutes into the match with a solid finish from Luis Suarez. Although Atlanta equalized before the first half ended, Jordi Alba netted the winning goal for Tata Martino and his team shortly after the hour mark.

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United: Team news

Injuries

Inter Miami

The team is contending with some injury setbacks ahead of the match. Starting off with Leo Afonso, who is out due to a groin injury, while Ian Fray and Nicolás Freire are sidelined with knee issues. Meanwhile, Sergii Kryvtsov and Oscar Ustari are both unavailable because of hamstring injuries. Additionally, star midfielder Sergio Busquets is questionable due to illness, and David Ruiz is also a doubt with a hamstring problem.

Atlanta United

Rob Valentino will be without three players for the upcoming match. Brooks Lennon is out with a shoulder injury, and midfielder Edwin Mosquera is sidelined due to a knee issue. Goalkeeper Quentin Westberg is also unavailable as he is in concussion protocol. Additionally, Stian Gregersen is questionable with a hamstring injury. Fortunately, the rest of the squad is fit and ready to take on Lionel Messi and co.

Predicted lineups

Inter Miami [4-3-3]: Callender; Weigandt, Aviles, Martínez, Alba; Bright, Busquets, Rojas; Gressel, Suarez, Messi.

Atlanta United [4-2-3-1]: Guzan; Hernandez, Rode Gregersen, Williams, Amador; Slisz, Fortune; Lennon, Miranchuk, Lobzhanidze; Thiare.

Watch Inter Miami vs Atlanta United MLS playoffs on TV Channels and livestream

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United will kick off at 20:30 ET. Fans in the US can catch the action live on Apple TV with an MLS season pass, or stream it on FS1, Fubo, Fox Deportes, and Sling TV. Meanwhile, UK fans have fewer options, with Apple TV’s MLS season pass being the primary way to watch the game live.