Inter Miami vs Nashville SC- Expected Lineups, Team News & Injuries, Predictions, Live Streaming & How to Watch Lionel Messi on TV

After getting knocked out of the CONACAF Champions Cup, Inter Miami’s focus is on the MLS. Following their victory against Sporting KC, the Herons are first in the Eastern Conference. But having played a game more than 2nd placed NY Red Bulls, Lionel Messi & Co will have to avoid any potential slip-ups. Up next for David Beckham’s side is a side they know pretty well, Nashville SC.

Nashville SC will have a score to settle against Inter Miami after getting eliminated in the Champions Cup. However, their form this season has been far from impressive and the team are 14th in the table. Coming off a defeat against Philadelphia Union, a victory against the Herons could be the jolt the side desperately needs.

Team and Injury News

Lionel Messi’s fitness has been the big talking point at Inter Miami recently after a flurry of fitness issues this season. However, the Argentine maestro is available for tomorrow’s game and even scored in the previous match against Sporting KC. However, the Herons still suffer from a lot of injuries. The absentees for tomorrow’s game include Leonardo Campana (hamstring), Robbie Robinson (knee), Ian Fray (ACL), Federico Redondo (Knee), Facundo Farias (ACL), Sergii Kryvtsov (Hamstring). Also, there are doubts regarding the participation of Jordi Alba and Robert Taylor, who are nursing hamstring troubles.

Likewise, Nashville also doesn’t have much luck in the injury department. Against Inter Miami, they will be without Randall Leal (hamstring), Shaq Moore (hip), Tyler Boyd (hip) and Walker Zimmerman (knee).

Inter Miami vs Nashville SC: Expected Lineups

Inter Miami predicted starting XI(4-3-3):

Callender (GK); Weigandt,Freire,  Aviles, Negri; Busquets, Gressel, Ruiz; Messi, Gomez, Suarez

Nashville predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Panicco (GK); Bauer, Lovitz, MacNaughton; Yearwood, Muyl, Godoy, Anunga, Shaffelburg; Surridge, Mukhtar

Match Prediction

Inter Miami recently faced off Nashville SC in the Champions Cup and emerged victors 5-3 on aggregate. The trajectories of both teams haven’t changed much as such, the Herons are favorites on paper. Also, the participation of Lionel Messi is a big boost to Tata Martino’s side who are unbeaten in the league with the playmaker in the side. As such, we believe Inter Miami will win 2-1 with Messi getting on the scoresheet.

Inter Miami vs Nashville SC: Where to watch

The match kicks off at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on April 20 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. Moreover, soccer fans who aren’t planning to make the trip to Miami can watch the game on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Who will come out on top tomorrow? Let us know your predictions below.