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Nashville SC vs Inter Miami preview: next match kick-off and venue

The next Nashville SC match is a blockbuster Eastern Conference clash at home to Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer 2026 Regular Season - 19. This Nashville SC vs Inter Miami preview looks ahead to a meeting of the conference’s top two sides at Geodis Park in Nashville, with kick-off scheduled for 2026-08-16T00:30:00Z. With just two points separating the teams in the standings, this fixture could have a major impact on the race for playoff seeding.

For fans wondering when Nashville SC play next, this home date against Inter Miami is circled in bold. Nashville SC come into it in strong form at home and sitting 1st in the Eastern Conference, while Inter Miami arrive as the closest challengers in 2nd place. Recent meetings between the sides in both MLS and CONCACAF Champions League have been intense and often high-stakes, setting the stage for another tight encounter in Tennessee.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Major League Soccer, Regular Season - 19
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-08-16T00:30:00Z
  • Venue: Geodis Park, Nashville
  • Status: Not Started (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

Nashville SC sit 1st in the Eastern Conference on 40 points after 18 matches (12 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses). They have scored 35 and conceded 14, for a goal difference of +21, with a recent form line of DLWWW. At Geodis Park they have been outstanding: 8 wins, 1 draw, 0 defeats from 9 home games, with 25 goals scored and 9 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses (10 scored, 5 conceded).

Inter Miami are just behind in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with 38 points from their 18 fixtures (11 wins, 5 draws, 2 losses). They have hit 45 goals and allowed 32, giving a goal difference of +13, and come into this Nashville SC vs Inter Miami match on a strong run of DWWWW. Their away record is particularly impressive: from 10 road games they have 8 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat, scoring 24 and conceding 15, while at home they are 3-4-1 (21 scored, 17 conceded).

Season statistics underline how well both sides are performing. Nashville SC have put together notable defensive numbers with 8 clean sheets (3 at home, 5 away) and have failed to score only 4 times. They have also converted all 3 penalties awarded so far. Inter Miami have recorded 4 clean sheets (1 at home, 3 away) and have failed to score just twice, also boasting a perfect record from the spot with 3 penalties scored from 3. Both coaches have shown tactical flexibility: Nashville regularly use 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1, while Inter Miami have spread their minutes across several systems including 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2 and 4-3-3.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-03-18T23:00:00Z: Inter Miami 1–1 Nashville SC (CONCACAF Champions League)
  • 2026-03-11T23:30:00Z: Nashville SC 0–0 Inter Miami (CONCACAF Champions League)
  • 2025-11-09T01:00:00Z: Inter Miami 4–0 Nashville SC (Major League Soccer)
  • 2025-11-01T23:30:00Z: Nashville SC 2–1 Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
  • 2025-10-25T00:00:00Z: Inter Miami 3–1 Nashville SC (Major League Soccer)
  • 2025-10-18T22:00:00Z: Nashville SC 2–5 Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
  • 2025-07-12T23:45:00Z: Inter Miami 2–1 Nashville SC (Major League Soccer)
  • 2024-06-30T00:30:00Z: Nashville SC 1–2 Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
  • 2024-04-20T23:30:00Z: Inter Miami 3–1 Nashville SC (Major League Soccer)
  • 2024-03-14T00:15:00Z: Inter Miami 3–1 Nashville SC (CONCACAF Champions League)

The head-to-head record shows Inter Miami with several high-scoring home wins, including 4–0, 3–1 and 5–2 victories, while Nashville SC have responded with important home successes such as the 2–1 MLS win in November 2025. The most recent two meetings in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions League both ended level (1–1 in Fort Lauderdale and 0–0 in Nashville), suggesting the gap between the sides has narrowed and adding extra intrigue to this latest MLS showdown.

Team news & absences

For Nashville SC, P. Yazbek is listed as Missing Fixture with a muscle injury. A. Qasem is rated Questionable due to injury and will need to be assessed closer to kick-off.

Inter Miami are set to be without T. Allende, who is marked as Missing Fixture with a knee injury. There are several Questionable players for the visitors: G. Berterame (concussion), Micael (injury) and M. Silvetti (shoulder injury) all face late fitness checks ahead of this trip to Geodis Park.

Key players to watch

  • L. Messi (Inter Miami) — 13 goals and 7 assists in MLS 2026, making him a central attacking threat for the visitors.
  • S. Surridge (Nashville SC) — 11 goals so far this season, leading the line for the hosts and offering a major goal threat at Geodis Park.
  • C. Espinoza (Nashville SC) — 3 goals and 6 assists, a key creative outlet who links midfield and attack.
  • T. Segovia (Inter Miami) — 2 goals and 6 assists, influential in midfield and capable of unlocking defenses with his passing.

Prediction

The data model for this Nashville SC vs Inter Miami prediction leans slightly towards the visitors avoiding defeat. The prediction percentages give 10% home win, 45% draw and 45% away win, with the advised tip being “Double chance : draw or Inter Miami”. That reflects Inter Miami’s excellent away record and attacking numbers, balanced against Nashville SC’s formidable unbeaten home form and strong defensive record at Geodis Park.

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