In a packed March fixture list, featuring seven matches this month, Inter Miami embarks on their CONCACAF Champions Cup journey with a visit to Nashville SC on Thursday. All eyes are on Tata Martino as he navigates squad rotations, potentially resting key stars like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the continental action.

This clasҺ holds added significance as these two teams engaged in tҺгilling encounters throughout 2023, meeting in three different competitions. Nashville SC put up a strong fιɡҺt in second-half clashes, with the highlight being a memorable Leagues Cup final where Inter Miami emerged victorious after a penalty shootout.

While Messi has shone in Inter Miami’s first three MLS games this season, Tata Martino may opt for strategic rest, aiming to preserve the health of his star players, including the recovering Suarez, for the remainder of the demanding 2024 season.

During the previous season, these two teams engaged in closely contested matches, both featuring the participation of Lionel Messi. The Leagues Cup final proved to be a tҺгilling encounter, with both sides consistently testing the opposing goalkeeper but ultimately settling for a 1-1 draw. Their late August MLS fixture concluded in a scoreless draw, with Messi attempting seven shots, though none found the target as fatigue set in from the demanding Leagues Cup run.

In the upcoming match, Tata Martino might consider resting some of his aging key players to ensure their long-term fitness, recognizing the potential fatigue from a midweek CONCACAF Champions Cup (CCC) fixture that could impact Inter Miami’s standing atop the MLS table. Consequently, a tightly contested and low-scoring draw could be on the horizon.

Score prediction: Nashville SC 0-0 Inter Miami