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Inter Miami vs Atlanta United– Will Lionel Messi play today?

Inter Miami travel to play Atlanta United at the Mercedes-Benz stadium.

Image Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Inter Miami faces Atlanta United in the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta. They have won two consecutive league games after a draw in their first game against New York City FC.

Sunday night Fútbol. Tonight, we fight for the three points. 💪#ATLvMIA I 7:00 PM ET I 📺 #MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV: https://t.co/nSTjWNtPmD pic.twitter.com/xPLOagiD2F
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 16, 2025

Inter Miami are third in the table with seven points and have a chance to move to second with a win against Atlanta United. The Philadelphia Union sit first with nine points in three games and play Nashville FC tonight.

Will Lionel Messi play against Atlanta United?

Lionel Messi could possibly make his first MLS appearance since February against the New York City FC. The Argentine forward played in the CONCACAF Champions Cup – Round of 16 clash against Cavalier FC. He entered in minute 53, replacing Luis Suarez and ended up scoring in extra time to seal a comfortable victory for Inter Miami.

📸Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez on their way to Atlanta ✈️ pic.twitter.com/pZgllSd0DP
— Inter Miami News Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) March 16, 2025

A short stint against the Cavalier FC is seen as a warmup for the Miami forward to get into groove ahead of the clash against Atlanta United. In his last MLS appearance, Messi was crowned man of the match for his two assists, setting up the equalizer in extra-time.

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Game Details

Time: 7 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Inter Miami Team News

Oscar Ustari (Suspended)
Fabrice Picault (Hamstring injury)
Marcelo Weigandt (Hamstring injury)
Robert Taylor (Hamstring injury)

Atlanta United Team News

Brooks Lennon (Dislocated shoulder)
Jamal Thiare (Hip injury)
Ronald Hernandez (Hip injury)

Also Read: “Gave the People What They Came For” – Fans Erupt in Joy As Lionel Messi Scores on Return for Inter Miami

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United MLS Betting Odds

Odds via BetMGM.

Team	Moneyline
Atlanta United	+135
Inter Miami	+160

Over/Under match goals	Odds
O 2.5 goals	-250
U 2.5 goals	+165

Anytime goal scorer odds are:

Player	Odds
Lionel Messi	+115
Emmanuel Latte Lath	+138
Luis Suarez	+145

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