Atlanta United FC vs Nashville SC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atlanta United FC vs Nashville SC — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Atlanta United FC 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 14 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Nashville SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | Orlando City SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | New England Revolution | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | FC Dallas | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Mar | New York City FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Chicago Fire FC | H | 7–2 | W |
| 19 Apr | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Charlotte FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Atlanta United FC | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #1 |
| 11 | Points | 33 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 3 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 10 / 3 / 1 |
| 14 | Scored | 31 |
| 23 | Conceded | 11 |
| -9 | GD | +20 |
| 0.79 | PPG | 2.36 |
| 21% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
Atlanta United FC are 14th (11 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nashville SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Atlanta United FC to score. At the same time, Nashville SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Atlanta United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Nashville SC's shape.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' A stunning finish from Miguel Almiron — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Atlanta United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' 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.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mateusz Klich.
- 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' Atlanta United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nashville SC backline.
- 58' The 41-year-old Brad Guzan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 63' Jonathan Perez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Muyl on 63 minute.
- 66' What composure from Daniel Lovitz! The USA international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 67' Mateusz Klich makes way for Bartosz Slisz at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Atlanta United FC.
- 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. Atlanta United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 77' Nashville SC ring the changes. Jacob Shaffelburg has done his job and it is now time for Ahmed Qasem to step up.
- 78' Bartosz Slisz is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 82' That is a card for Atlanta United FC. Miguel Almiron will be fuming at that decision.
- 85' It is a substitution in Atlanta United FC team. Miguel Almiron is replaced by Matthew Edwards on 85 minute.
- 89' Another substitution for Nashville SC to replace Andy Najar by Josh Bauer on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Jonathan Perez. He receives a card.
- It finishes all square. Atlanta United FC and Nashville SC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
43
Mateusz Klich ↓ Bartosz Slisz 67'
- 3
- 19
- 11
- 44
- 59
- 1
- 10
- 18
- 35
- 9
Bench
-
14
Jamal Thiare ↑ 85'
- 2
- 22
-
99
Bartosz Slisz ↑ 67'
-
70
Edwin Mosquera ↑ 67'
- 24
- 20
-
47
Matthew Edwards ↑ 85'
- 28
Coach
Ronny Deila
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
19
Alex Muyl ↓ Jonathan Perez 63'
- 1
- 2
-
31
Andy Najar ↓ Josh Bauer 89'
- 10
-
14
Jacob Shaffelburg ↓ Ahmed Qasem 77'
- 20
- 5
- 8
- 4
Bench
- 7
- 6
- 12
- 23
-
24
Jonathan Perez ↑ 63'
- 99
-
22
Josh Bauer ↑ 89'
- 33
-
37
Ahmed Qasem ↑ 77'
Coach
B.J. Callaghan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 9 |
| Charles Sapong | 3 |
| Thiago Almada | 3 |
| Anton Walkes | 2 |
| Gonzalo Martinez | 2 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 1 |
| Xande Silva | 1 |
| Fafa Picault | 1 |
Head to Head
Atlanta United FC Form
2025-05-03
Atlanta United FC
1–1
Nashville SC
D
2025-04-26
Orlando City SC
3–0
Atlanta United FC
L
2025-04-19
Philadelphia Union
3–0
Atlanta United FC
L
2025-04-12
Atlanta United FC
0–1
New England Revolution
L
2025-04-05
Atlanta United FC
1–1
FC Dallas
D
2025-03-29
Atlanta United FC
4–3
New York City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.06
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Atlanta United FC or Nashville SC 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Atlanta United FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Nashville SC
72%
Atlanta United FC or Nashville SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 23% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.