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| Inter Miami vs Nashville Prediction: Messi and Surridge Clash in High-Scoring MLS Showdown. |
A thrilling MLS matchup is on the horizon as Inter Miami welcome Nashville SC to Fort Lauderdale this weekend. This clash not only features two strong teams, but also showcases two of the league’s most in-form goal scorers — Lionel Messi for the hosts and Sam Surridge for the visitors.
Inter Miami Riding Post-Club World Cup Confidence
Although Inter Miami didn’t win the Club World Cup, facing elite teams like FC Porto and Paris Saint-Germain appears to have boosted their confidence in domestic play.
Since returning to the MLS regular season, they’ve looked sharp — first with a dominant 4-1 victory over Montréal, followed by a hard-fought 2-1 win against the New England Revolution. Despite the stats slightly favoring their opponents, Messi once again proved to be the difference-maker.
Messi Breaks More MLS Records
Messi scored both goals in the win over New England, adding to the two he netted against Montréal. Across the three matches before the Club World Cup and the two after, Messi has racked up 9 goals and 4 assists.
He also became the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in four straight regular-season games — an incredible achievement that puts him firmly back in the MVP conversation.
Sam Surridge: Nashville’s Breakout Striker
While not as globally recognized as Messi, Sam Surridge has quietly become one of the most dangerous forwards in MLS. Since joining Nashville from Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023, his first season and a half were solid, with 20 goals in 47 matches across all competitions.
In 2025, however, Surridge has exploded onto the scene. He now leads the MLS scoring charts with 18 goals in 22 appearances, including 5 penalties. He also scored twice in Nashville’s US Open Cup quarterfinal win over DC United, giving him 12 goals in his last 8 games.
Nashville Still Has Star Power in Hany Mukhtar
Nashville is more than just Surridge. They still have Hany Mukhtar, a former league MVP, who remains a creative threat and can cause serious problems for Inter Miami if given space.
Prediction: Close Match with Goals Expected
If this game were being played in Nashville, they might be slight favorites. But with the match set in Fort Lauderdale, Inter Miami should have the edge — at least enough to secure a point.
Given the current form of Messi and Surridge, and both teams' attacking styles, a high-scoring draw seems like the most likely outcome.
This is more than just another MLS match — it's a showdown between two clubs with playoff ambitions and two goal-scoring machines at the peak of their powers. Will Messi continue his record-breaking form, or will Surridge steal the spotlight?
Stay tuned for one of the most anticipated games of the weekend.