Major League Soccer,
Round 30
Atlanta United FC
18/10/2026
00:30
Inter Miami
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Venue
- Atlanta Stadium
Where to Watch Atlanta United FC v Inter Miami: TV and online streams
Atlanta United versus Inter Miami kicks off at 7:30pm ET on Saturday, October 17, which is 12:30am BST on Sunday, October 18 for viewers in the UK, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The match is live worldwide on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, including in the UK and the US.
Preview for Atlanta United FC v Inter Miami
What a difference a fortnight makes. Inter Miami went into the international break on a five-game winless run in MLS. They come into Saturday night’s trip to Mercedes-Benz Stadium with two straight wins, two clean sheets, and having clinched their place in the end-of-season play-offs.
Lionel Messi’s first game back after his Argentina farewell was a comfortable one. Miami thrashed DC United 4-0 at Nu Stadium last Saturday, and they followed it up with a 2-0 win over New York City FC in midweek. Messi set up Rodrigo De Paul for the second goal after Germán Berterame had opened the scoring.
Messi has now been involved in at least one goal in every game he has played since the Leagues Cup, and he has 23 MLS goals this season. Luis Suárez has added 15 of his own.
Kily González’s side sit second in the Eastern Conference, and they have been at their best on the road. Miami’s eight away wins is the most in MLS, and one more would beat their total of regular-season road wins from last season. They also lead the league in big chances created (110) and set-piece goals (16).
Atlanta are in a very different situation. Gerardo Martino’s side are 14th in the East and six points below the playoff line with five games left, and they have five teams to overtake if they are to avoid missing the post-season for a second straight year.
They did at least give themselves a lift in midweek, winning 3-0 at CF Montréal with goals from Miguel Almirón, Giuliano Galoppo and Breel Embolo. Home form is the big problem, though. Atlanta have taken just one point from their last four games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and they have the fifth-lowest expected goals total in MLS this season.
History is mixed. Atlanta have taken points in six of their last seven home meetings with Miami in all competitions, but they haven’t beaten them at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the regular season since a 5-2 win in 2023. Miami won this fixture 2-1 last year and are unbeaten in their last three MLS meetings with Atlanta.
The Major League Soccer Table
Eastern Conference
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 : Promotion – MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Position 8, 9 : Promotion – MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Team News for Atlanta United FC v Inter Miami
Will Reilly is doubtful for Atlanta with an ankle injury, while defender Tomás Jacob is available again after serving a suspension. Lucas Hoyos kept a clean sheet in Montréal and will continue in goal.
Embolo is set to lead the line again after scoring in midweek, with Almirón and Ajani Fortune providing the creativity behind him.
For Miami, Mateo Silvetti is dealing with a shoulder problem, Yannick Bright has a sore foot, and Tadeo Allende is questionable with a knee injury.
Messi, Suárez and Berterame are all expected to start up front, with De Paul pulling the strings in midfield.
Expected line-ups for Atlanta United FC v Inter Miami
Atlanta United: Hoyos; Edwards, Díaz, Mihaj, Báez; Amaro; Fortune, Muyumba, Almirón, Picault; Embolo
Inter Miami: St Clair; Luján, Casemiro, Micael, Fray; De Paul, Segovia, Galarza; Messi, Suárez, Berterame
Recent Form & Stats for Atlanta United FC v Inter Miami
- Inter Miami have won their last two MLS games without conceding, beating DC United 4-0 and New York City FC 2-0.
- Miami had gone five MLS games without a win before the international break.
- Lionel Messi has 23 MLS goals this season, and Luis Suárez has 15.
- Miami have won eight MLS away games this season, the most in the league.
- Atlanta United are 14th in the Eastern Conference, six points below the playoff line with five games remaining.
- Atlanta beat CF Montréal 3-0 in midweek but have taken one point from their last four home games.
- Atlanta have taken points in six of their last seven home meetings with Miami in all competitions.
- Atlanta’s last regular-season home win over Miami came in 2023, a 5-2 victory.
- Miami are unbeaten in their last three MLS meetings with Atlanta.
Prediction for Atlanta United FC v Inter Miami
With Miami already into the post-season they may take their foot off the gas slightly. Atlanta need wins and we feel they may just get one here.
Atlanta United FC
2 – 1
Inter Miami
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