Nashville vs Inter Miami Prediction 16 August 2026
🔊 In this MLS match, Nashville will take on Inter Miami. Despite the fact that matches involving the visitors rarely produce many high-scoring outcomes, the upcoming meeting may be played under the sign of careful and pragmatic football. Messi and company are far from the level of play that allows them to systematically break down the defensive lines of any team in the league.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last match between these two sides took place in mid-March. The teams shared the points (1:1). It is worth noting that in 3 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings, the home side came out on top.
Head-to-head statistics Nashville - Inter Miami

Nashville Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Leagues Cup tournament (home team - CF Monterrey, away team - Nashville). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Nashville vs CF Monterrey):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 11;
- fouls: 19 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
At the moment, Nashville are not playing their best football: 3 losses in 5 games. However, their position in the league table is more than acceptable. Nashville are top of the Eastern Conference. The statistics look quite decent: 35 goals scored and 14 conceded in 18 matches. And it is precisely their ability to perform on their own half of the pitch that could come in handy for the hosts. Outplaying Inter through attack alone won't be possible.
Match Results: Nashville

Inter Miami Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Leagues Cup tournament (home team - Inter Miami, away - Leon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here are the match stats (Inter Miami vs Leon):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 4;
- fouls: 2 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 7.
It's still not entirely clear what shape Inter will be in for the upcoming match. Lionel Messi already made an appearance in the recent match against Leon (2:3). But it's obvious that the Argentine legend will be easing his way back into rhythm very gradually. Less than a month ago he was still playing at the World Cup. So there's no reason to expect absolute fireworks in the opposition half just yet. A rather pragmatic style of football is not out of the question. Yes, 45 goals in 18 matches. But the context right now is different.
Match Results: Inter Miami
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.24, the guests - 1.57;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.81;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Nashville vs Inter Miami
- average total in the tournament: 2.72 vs 4.28;
- average total goals scored: 1.94 vs 2.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.94 vs 1.17;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1.33;
- Nashville: average total at home in the tournament - 2.78;
- Inter Miami: average total away in the tournament - 2.4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.83) vs 3 (away - 3.33).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Nashville home games against Inter Miami (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 7.77 (4.29 - for home team and 3.48 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 8 (4.5 - for home team and 3.5 - for away team).
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5; at home field - 4.78;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 3.83.
Inter Miami: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.06, away - 4.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; away - 6.
- Nashville have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 home games against Inter Miami (MLS).
Yellow Cards Bet
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.76 (1.38 for home team and 1.38 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.4 for home team and 1.6 for away team).
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.78; at home - 1.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.
Inter Miami: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.72, away - 2.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; away - 2.33.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 21;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Nashville vs Inter Miami
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Nashville at home - 6 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Inter Miami away - 6 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Nashville at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Inter Miami away - 2 (67%).
- Nashville have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Inter Miami (MLS).
- Inter Miami have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (26/269, 9.7%);
- Nashville at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Inter Miami away most often play: 2:3 , 2:4 (2/10, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.87% (odds 7)
2:2 - 7.93% (odds 9.5)
2:1 - 7.52% (odds 9.5)
⭐ Editor's Pick
In this match, Nashville's players could impose their own style of play. Yes, Inter are a team that can play from a position of strength and through control. But the leaders are still far from their best form. The hosts, meanwhile, are known for their exceptionally solid defence. They are also capable of sitting deep on their own half. The match promises to be very interesting. Our editorial team believes there won't be all that many goals scored. The match will likely end 1:1. It therefore makes sense to bet on total under 3.5 goals.