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Inter Miami vs Nashville SC Lineups, Live Score & MLS Playoff Results

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Marcelo Cartaxo | Last updated Nov 8, 2025 2:07 PM ET

Inter Miami and Nashville SC face off in the decisive third match of their MLS Playoffs first-round series this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET, with both teams tied 1-1 after splitting the first two games.

The winner will move on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, while the loser’s season comes to an end.

Nashville forced this decider after beating Miami 2-1 at GEODIS Park in game two, responding to the Herons’ opening win at home. Inter Miami will again look to Lionel Messi to carry the attack, though the absence of Luis Suárez, suspended for yellow-card accumulation, is a major blow for Mascherano’s side.

On the other side, Hany Mukhtar continues to lead Nashville’s offense after scoring in the last game, while Sam Surridge and Alex Muyl have been key in pressing and quick transitions. Defensively, captain Walker Zimmerman anchors a backline that will try to contain Messi’s movement between the lines.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 01: Walker Zimmerman #25 of Nashville SC passes the ball whilst under pressure from Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the 2025 MLS Cup Playoff match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF at GEODIS Park on November 01, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Expected Starting Lineups

Inter Miami

Goalkeeper: Ríos Novo
Defenders: Fray, Allen, Falcón, Alba
Midfielders: Allende, De Paul, Busquets, Rodríguez
Forwards: Messi, Picault

Nashville SC

Goalkeeper Willis
Defenders: Najar, Zimmerman, Palacios, Bauer
Midfielders: Corcoran, Tagseth, Yazbek
Forwards: Muyl, Mukhtar, Surridge

Live Score & Series Update

The best-of-three series is tied 1-1 after Inter Miami won the first match 2-0 at home and Nashville responded with a 2-1 victory in the second. The decisive game at Chase Stadium will determine who advances to the MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Live scores and updates will be available throughout the match via official MLS platforms and sports broadcasters covering the postseason.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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