diff --git a/units/systemd-nspawn@.service.in b/units/systemd-nspawn@.service.in
index 51634472ac..c91c92707e 100644
--- a/units/systemd-nspawn@.service.in
+++ b/units/systemd-nspawn@.service.in
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Wants=modprobe@tun.service modprobe@loop.service modprobe@dm-mod.service
 PartOf=machines.target
 Before=machines.target
 After=network.target systemd-resolved.service modprobe@tun.service modprobe@loop.service modprobe@dm-mod.service
-RequiresMountsFor=/var/lib/machines
+RequiresMountsFor=/var/lib/machines/%i
 
 [Service]
 # Make sure the DeviceAllow= lines below can properly resolve the 'block-loop' expression (and others)