Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC: Round One Game 3 Preview
Inter Miami CF hosts Nashville SC for a decisive Game 3 in their Eastern Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series during the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Miami won Game 1 comfortably with a 3-1 scoreline, but Nashville bounced back to take Game 2, 2-1.
This critical match in Miami will determine which team advances to the Eastern Conference Semifinals to face either FC Cincinnati or Columbus Crew in November.
Match Rules and Background
- If a Round One match ends tied after 90 minutes, no extra time is played.
- The winner is decided by a penalty shootout.
Inter Miami faces familiar pressure; last season, after setting club records in the regular season, they were eliminated in Game 3 by Atlanta United. Miami won the opening game but lost the next two, ending their playoff run unexpectedly.
Key Players and Performance
Lionel Messi has been crucial this season, scoring 40 goals in 45 matches across all competitions, including three in this series. Miami will likely need another standout performance from their captain to secure a playoff berth.
Meanwhile, Nashville gained momentum by winning Game 2, marking their first victory over Miami during the Messi era after nine previous attempts without a win (0W-7L-2D), including the 2023 Leagues Cup final.
"Miami's captain has 40 goals in 45 matches (all competitions) this year, including three in this series."
"Nashville got the monkey off their back in Game 2, beating Miami for the first time during the Messi era."
Looking Ahead
The winner moves on to face FC Cincinnati or Columbus Crew in the upcoming round, making this Game 3 a pivotal moment in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Miami must recover from a sluggish start in Nashville after their dominant Game 1 to avoid another early exit.
Author’s summary: This decisive Game 3 between Inter Miami and Nashville SC will hinge on Messi’s brilliance as both teams battle for a semifinal spot in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
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