Internacional CF Miami vs Nashville SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Internacional CF Miami vs Nashville SC — MLS at DRV PNK Stadium.
- Internacional CF Miami 18 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 18 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Nashville SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | Orlando City SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Jul | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jul | New England Revolution | H | 0–5 | L |
| 03 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Aug | New England Revolution | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Aug | Toronto FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jul | FC Cincinnati | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | H | 5–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Internacional CF Miami | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #1 |
| 38 | Points | 40 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 5 / 2 | W / D / L | 12 / 4 / 2 |
| 45 | Scored | 35 |
| 32 | Conceded | 14 |
| +13 | GD | +21 |
| 2.11 | PPG | 2.22 |
| 61% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Internacional CF Miami this season
Internacional CF Miami this season
42%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
Internacional CF Miami are 2nd (38 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Internacional CF Miami
0-15
3/4
16-30
5/3
31-45
10/1
46-60
3/5
61-75
2/3
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nashville SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
5/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
5/1
61-75
5/3
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Internacional CF Miami
| Lionel Messi | 12 G | 7 A |
| Luis Suarez | 8 G | 1 A |
| German Berterame | 7 G | 4 A |
| Rodrigo de Paul | 4 G | 3 A |
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 10 G | |
| Hany Mukhtar | 6 G | 4 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Internacional CF Miami gets underway.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Internacional CF Miami and Nashville SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hany Mukhtar made 17 appearances and scored 93 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Blaise Matuidi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Internacional CF Miami.
- 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jhonder Cadiz suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' Dax McCarty catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Alex Muyl. He replaces Jack Maher on 46 minute.
- 48' Against the run of play, Charles Sapong has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 53' Internacional CF Miami are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nashville SC backline.
- 55' Kieran Gibbs makes way for Brek Shea at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Internacional CF Miami.
- 56' The crowd applauds Kelvin Leerdam as he leaves the pitch. Indiana Vassilev steps in for Internacional CF Miami.
- 60' Magnificent from Gonzalo Higuain! That is 59 goals in 515 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 61' Ake Arnaud Loba is replacing Charles Sapong for the Nashville SC side.
- 65' The whistle greets Rodolfo Pizarro as he departs to be replaced by Federico Higuain.
- 70' A quiet spell here at DRV PNK Stadium. Nashville SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Jhonder Cadiz. He replaces Randall Leal on 74 minute.
- 79' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 84' Cameroon international Brian Anunga has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 89' Nashville SC make a change. Eric Miller trudges off to be replaced by Matt LaGrassa on 89 minutes.
- 90' Internacional CF Miami ring the changes. Christian Makoun has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Shawcross to step up.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Internacional CF Miami Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Kieran Gibbs ↓ Brek Shea 55'
- 32
-
8
Blaise Matuidi ↓ Victor Ulloa 90'
- 9
- 7
- 31
- 6
- 5
- 10
- 4
- 26
Bench
-
17
Ryan Shawcross ↑ 90'
-
13
Victor Ulloa ↑ 90'
- 1
- 14
-
22
Federico Higuain ↑ 65'
-
20
Brek Shea ↑ 55'
- 21
-
29
Indiana Vassilev ↑ 56'
- 35
Coach
Phil Neville
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
20
Anibal Godoy ↓ Brian Anunga 61'
- 3
- 1
-
8
Randall Leal ↓ Jhonder Cadiz 74'
- 6
- 2
-
15
Eric Miller ↓ Matt LaGrassa 89'
- 10
-
5
Jack Maher ↓ Alex Muyl 46'
- 17
Bench
-
19
Alex Muyl ↑ 46'
-
99
Jhonder Cadiz ↑ 74'
- 35
- 23
-
22
Matt LaGrassa ↑ 89'
-
27
Brian Anunga ↑ 61'
- 26
-
72
Ake Arnaud Loba ↑ 61'
- 24
Coach
Gary Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 7 |
| Lionel Messi | 7 |
| Randall Leal | 2 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Telasco Segovia | 2 |
| Gonzalo Higuain | 2 |
| Jordi Alba | 1 |
| Jhonder Cadiz | 1 |
Head to Head
Internacional CF Miami Form
2021-08-08
Internacional CF Miami
2–1
Nashville SC
W
2021-08-05
Orlando City SC
1–1
Internacional CF Miami
D
2021-08-01
Internacional CF Miami
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
W
2021-07-25
Internacional CF Miami
1–1
Philadelphia Union
D
2021-07-21
Internacional CF Miami
0–5
New England Revolution
L
2021-07-03
Montreal Impact FC
1–0
Internacional CF Miami
L
Nashville SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Internacional CF Miami xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Internacional CF Miami or Nashville SC 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Internacional CF Miami win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Internacional CF Miami or Draw
59%
Draw or Nashville SC
67%
Internacional CF Miami or Nashville SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Internacional CF Miami
| Handicap | Internacional CF Miami covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Internacional CF Miami keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.