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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. 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 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.
