Inter Miami will attempt to extend their five-match unbeaten run in all competitions when they make the trip to GEODIS Park to face Nashville SC on Thursday.
However, the hosts sit further up the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference and are just five points behind the leaders after a strong campaign start.
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Nashville SC have been one of the most impressive teams in MLS so far, and that has been reflected by the fact they are unbeaten in their previous six matches in all competitions.
However, after four consecutive wins, the Music were held to a 1-1 draw against DC United during their last outing which was a frustrating result for the team.
Alex Muyl had granted his team a late lead with a 73rd-minute goal, but they could not hang onto that as Theodore Ku-DiPietro scored an 83rd-minute equaliser.
Nashville SC have been trying to make GEODIS Park a fortress so far this season, though, suffering just a single defeat in the league so far at home.
Their defensive strength has been a big part of that considering they have conceded just three goals across their seven home fixtures so far.
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That is something the visitors will be aiming to put an end to, and Phil Neville's men have showcased that they are more than capable of doing just that with their recent performances.
Inter Miami have climbed up to eighth in the league table due to their recent efforts as they have got a five-match undefeated streak heading into this one.
Despite finishing their most recent match with 10 men after David Ruiz was sent off, Inter Miami was able to get over the line with a 2-1 win against the current league leaders New England Revolution.
That result should prove to the team that they are able to take points from the teams fighting at the top of the division as they aim to shrink the gap.
However, one thing that Neville will be wary of is the fact his team have won just a single match on the road this season, which is something they will want to change immediately.
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The hosts have been getting used to life without Nick DePuy in the team as he is set for a long stint on the injury list, having been unable to make much impact since signing for the club.
The partnership of Teal Bunbury and Hany Mukhtar is likely to be used again in the attack though as the duo aim to continue causing problems.
Neville will be forced to make at least one change to his starting lineup this time around due to Ruiz being sent off, but that could lead to an opportunity for Victor Ulloa to start.
Rodolfo Pizarro is another player that Inter Miami will have to make do without because he is sidelined with a hamstring issue at the moment.
Nashville SC possible starting lineup:
Willis; Moore, McNaughton, Maher, Lovitz; McCarty, Godoy, Muyi, Mukhtar; Shaffelburg, Bunbury
Inter Miami possible starting lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Kryvtsov, Miller; Sailor; Arroyo, Ulloa, Jean, Cremaschi, Stefanelli; Campana
We say: Nashville SC 2-1 Inter Miami
Both teams head into this match with a lot of confidence due to the unbeaten runs that they have created as of late which should lead to a close contest.
Inter Miami have proven recently that they have no problem defeating teams near the top of the table, but their away form could prove to be costly in this one.
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