Major League Soccer, Round 30Atlanta United FC 18/10/2026 00:30 Inter Miami Venue Atlanta StadiumWhere to Watch Atlanta United FC v Inter Miami: TV and online streamsAtlanta United versus Inter Miami kicks off at7:30pm ET on Saturday, October 17, which is12:30am BST on Sunday, October18 for viewers in the UK, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match is live worldwide onMLS Season Pass on Apple TV, including in the UK and the US.Preview for Atlanta United FC v Inter MiamiWhat a difference a fortnight makes. Inter Miami went into the international break on a five-game winless run in MLS. They come into Saturday nights 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 Messis 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 Germn 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 Surez has added 15 of his own.Kily Gonzlezs side sit second in the Eastern Conference, and they have been at their best on the road. Miamis 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 Martinos 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 Montral with goals from Miguel Almirn, 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 havent 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 Major League Soccer 2026 USA Eastern Conference #TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGDPtsLast 5 1 Nashville SC29206363224166 W W W W D 2 Inter Miami291410570502052 W W L D D 3 New England Revolution29154104841749 W L L W W 4 Chicago Fire2914695243948 L W W W L 5 Charlotte2913795143846 L W L W D 6 Philadelphia Union291361059461345 W W W W W 7 Orlando City SC29115135469-1538 D W L L W 8 New York Red Bulls29106133954-1536 L W L W W 9 FC Cincinnati2899106068-836 L W L D D 10 New York City FC2989124240233 L L D L W 11 Toronto FC29712104455-1133 D W L L L 12 DC United2871293647-1133 W L D L D 13 Columbus Crew2995154447-332 W L W W L 14 Atlanta United FC2986153648-1230 W L D W D 15 CF Montreal2966173559-2424 L L W L L 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 MiamiWill Reilly is doubtful for Atlanta with an ankle injury, while defender Toms Jacob is available again after serving a suspension. Lucas Hoyos kept a clean sheet in Montral and will continue in goal.Embolo is set to lead the line again after scoring in midweek, with Almirn 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, Surez 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 MiamiAtlanta United: Hoyos; Edwards, Daz, Mihaj, Bez; Amaro; Fortune, Muyumba, Almirn, Picault; EmboloInter Miami: St Clair; Lujn, Casemiro, Micael, Fray; De Paul, Segovia, Galarza; Messi, Surez, BerterameRecent Form & Stats for Atlanta United FC v Inter MiamiInter 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 Surez 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 Montral 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.Atlantas 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. Recent Results : Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer CF Montreal MON W 0 3 2026-10-15 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer Atlanta United FC L 1 3 2026-10-11 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer Atlanta United FC D 2 2 2026-09-27 New York City FC Major League Soccer Portland Timbers POR W 0 1 2026-09-20 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer DC United UNI D 0 0 2026-09-13 Atlanta United FC Recent Results : Inter Miami Major League Soccer Inter Miami W 2 0 2026-10-15 New York City FC Major League Soccer Inter Miami W 4 0 2026-10-11 DC United UNI Major League Soccer Columbus Crew COL L 2 1 2026-09-28 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Inter Miami D 2 2 2026-09-21 San Diego Major League Soccer Inter Miami D 2 2 2026-09-13 Nashville SC Prediction for Atlanta United FC v Inter MiamiWith 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. 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