Inter Miami and Nashville SC face off in the MLS Cup playoffs in a highly anticipated final match of the best-of-three series starting at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Miami and Nashville playoff series is tied 1-1 going into the decisive Game 3. Miami won Game 1 by 3-1 with Messi scoring twice. Nashville bounced back in Game 2 with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals by Sam Surridge (penalty) and Josh Bauer. Messi scored late for Miami, but Nashville held on to force the series decider at Miami’s Chase Stadium.
Nashville SC, the U.S. Open Cup winners this year, will look to improve on their defeat to Miami and utilize their tactical strengths such as set-pieces, with Walker Zimmerman being a key aerial threat. Their play style focuses on quick transitions exploiting speed from players like Sam Surridge, Jacob Shaffelburg, and Hany Mukhtar.
It will be a massive match for Miami who are aiming to get to the next stage of the playoffs, while Nashville will be trying to spoil their party and rewrite their piece in the MLS season.
Lionel Messi is expected to play in the decisive Game 3 of the Miami vs Nashville playoff series. All signs indicate he will be in Inter Miami’s lineup, wearing the captain’s armband. Despite Luis Suarez missing due to suspension, Messi remains a key figure and top scorer for Miami this season, crucial for their push to advance in the playoffs
Inter Miami vs Nashville SC Live Streaming and Telecast
India
The Inter Miami vs Nashville SC match can be live-streamed on Apple TV with MLS pass from 6:30 am IST on Sunday (November 9).
USA
The match can be watched on Fox Sports on Saturday from 8 pm ET/5 pm PT in the USA. Apple TV will provide the live-streaming across the country.
UK
Inter Miami vs Nashville SC match 1 of the playoff can be live-streamed via Apple TV with MLS pass from 1 am BST in the early hours of Sunday.