Inter Miami welcome Charlotte FC to Nu Stadium this evening as the MLS regular season comes to an end on Decision Day.
Kily Gonzalez’s side have already secured their place in the play-offs but still have work to do if they are to finish second in the Eastern Conference.
The Herons sit second with 59 points from 33 matches, two ahead of New England Revolution, meaning a win tonight would guarantee them the second seed heading into the post-season.
Miami returned to winning ways last weekend with a 2-1 win away to New England, with German Berterame cancelling out the hosts’ opener before Lionel Messi struck an 83rd-minute winner.
The Argentine has enjoyed another remarkable campaign, scoring 26 goals in 30 league appearances to put himself on the verge of retaining the MLS Golden Boot.
Charlotte, meanwhile, arrive in Florida in excellent form after recording consecutive 4-0 wins against CF Montreal and Orlando City.
Dean Smith’s side sit fifth in the Eastern Conference with 53 points and could still climb to fourth if results go their way.
101GreatGoals brings you all the team news ahead of the 9pm kick-off.
Inter Miami team news
Inter Miami: St Clair, Fray, Casemiro, M. Silva, Reguilon, De Paul, Segovia, Ayala, Messi, Berterame, Suarez
Inter Miami Substitutes: Rios-Novo, Falcon, Lujan, Mura, Shaw, Galarza, Bright, Fillipi, Pinter
Charlotte FC team news
Charlotte FC: Kahlina, Byrne, Morrison, Kessler, Toffolo, Westwood, Pep Biel, Diani, Abada, Toklomati, Dela Torre
Charlotte FC Substitutes: Miller, Aloko, Bronico, Coulibaly, Doucoure, Privett, Richmond, Smalls, Schnegg
The stats for Inter Miami v Charlotte FC
- Inter Miami sit second in the Eastern Conference with 59 points from 33 matches, having won 16, drawn 11 and lost six.
- Lionel Messi leads the MLS Golden Boot race with 26 goals, four ahead of FC Dallas striker Petar Musa.
- Inter Miami are the highest-scoring team in MLS this season, having scored 77 goals in 33 matches.
- Miami are unbeaten in their last seven home matches at Nu Stadium, scoring 21 goals during that run.
- Charlotte have won their last two MLS matches by 4-0 scorelines, beating CF Montreal and Orlando City.
- Charlotte have scored at least twice in seven of their last eight away league matches.
- Inter Miami lead the head-to-head record with four wins from 10 meetings, compared to Charlotte’s three, with three draws.
Where to watch Inter Miami v Charlotte FC
Inter Miami versus Charlotte FC kicks off at 9pm GMT (4pm ET) on Saturday, November 7, at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida.
The match will be available to watch live in the UK and worldwide on Apple TV, with a valid subscription.
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