Atlanta United FC vs Nashville SC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atlanta United FC vs Nashville SC — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Atlanta United FC 34 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 34 games · 77 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Corey Rockwell
- Referee Chris Penso
- Referee M. de Oliveira
- Referee Ted Unkel
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Nashville SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jul | FC Cincinnati | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jul | New York Red Bulls | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Mar | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | Nashville SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | FC Dallas | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Aug | FC Dallas | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Portland Timbers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Atlanta United FC | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #1 |
| 33 | Points | 77 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 6 / 19 | W / D / L | 23 / 8 / 3 |
| 43 | Scored | 71 |
| 60 | Conceded | 25 |
| -17 | GD | +46 |
| 0.97 | PPG | 2.26 |
| 26% | Win % | 68% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
Atlanta United FC are 13th (33 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (77 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
5/6
31-45
4/7
46-60
5/12
61-75
6/8
76+
7/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nashville SC
0-15
4/1
16-30
10/3
31-45
6/4
46-60
7/2
61-75
7/7
76+
16/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 6 G | 6 A |
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 21 G | 1 A |
| Hany Mukhtar | 16 G | 8 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — atlanta united fc and nashville sc get this one started.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 6' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Brooks Lennon on 6 minutes.
- 11' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dax McCarty, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 16' nashville sc fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both atlanta united fc and nashville sc are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 28' Atlanta United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 28.
- 33' atlanta united fc are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined nashville sc backline.
- 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Emerson Hyndman is clearly more than just a goal scorer for atlanta united fc.
- 40' Gonzalo Martinez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 40 minutes.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. atlanta united fc and nashville sc are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' The whistle greets Fernando Meza as he departs to be replaced by Miles Robinson.
- 48' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Lovitz is booked for Nashville SC — Yellow card on 48.
- 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His atlanta united fc side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 58' The 35-year-old Daniel Lovitz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 63' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. nashville sc needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 67' Nashville SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Accam is hanging Alistair Johnston on the field on 67 minute.
- 70' The crowd applauds Emerson Hyndman as he leaves the pitch. Mo Adams steps in for Atlanta United FC.
- 75' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 78' George Bello has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 80' Fresh legs for Atlanta United FC! Erick Torres comes on to replace Adam Jahn.
- 81' Nashville SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Rios is hanging Hany Mukhtar on the field on 81 minute.
- 85' Jeff Larentowicz gets the nod from Atlanta United FC. He replaces Eric Remedi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' GOAL! Gonzalo Martinez scores on 87.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for nashville sc.
Lineups
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 9
- 11
- 10
-
20
Emerson Hyndman ↓ Mo Adams 70'
-
5
Eric Remedi ↓ Jeff Larentowicz 85'
- 2
- 1
- 21
-
14
Adam Jahn ↓ Erick Torres 80'
-
6
Fernando Meza ↓ Miles Robinson 46'
Bench
- 23
- 19
-
18
Jeff Larentowicz ↑ 85'
- 25
-
12
Miles Robinson ↑ 46'
-
29
Mo Adams ↑ 70'
- 15
- 26
-
31
Erick Torres ↑ 80'
Coach
Stephen Glass
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 20
- 3
-
9
Dominique Badji ↓ Abu Danladi 80'
- 1
- 25
- 8
- 6
- 2
-
10
Hany Mukhtar ↓ Daniel Rios 80'
-
12
Alistair Johnston ↓ David Accam 67'
Bench
- 21
-
11
David Accam ↑ 67'
-
7
Abu Danladi ↑ 80'
- 55
-
23
Taylor Washington ↑ 85'
- 18
- 22
-
14
Daniel Rios ↑ 80'
- 30
Coach
Gary Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 9 |
| Charles Sapong | 3 |
| Thiago Almada | 3 |
| Gonzalo Martinez | 2 |
| Shak Mohammed | 2 |
| Anton Walkes | 2 |
| Fafa Picault | 1 |
| Saba Lobzhanidze | 1 |
Head to Head
Atlanta United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.99
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Atlanta United FC or Nashville SC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Atlanta United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Nashville SC
64%
Atlanta United FC or Nashville SC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
11.9%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.