Charlotte FC vs Nashville SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Charlotte FC vs Nashville SC — MLS at Bank of America Stadium.
- Charlotte FC 15 games · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Nashville SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 May | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | New York City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Apr | D.C. United SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Apr | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Charlotte FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 May | Internacional CF Miami | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | D.C. United SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Atlanta United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Charlotte FC | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #1 |
| 21 | Points | 33 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 6 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 10 / 3 / 1 |
| 24 | Scored | 31 |
| 23 | Conceded | 11 |
| +1 | GD | +20 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 2.36 |
| 40% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
89%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season
Charlotte FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
Charlotte FC are 6th (21 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Charlotte FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
4/3
■ 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' Three points are at stake. Charlotte FC host Nashville SC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Charlotte FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 6' Against the run of play, Brandt Bronico has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 7' What a strike from Brandt Bronico! The score is 2-0.
- 11' The referee shows Charlotte FC player a Yellow card on 11.
- 12' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nathan Byrne on 12 minutes.
- 17' The 34-year-old Nathan Byrne has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' Nashville SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
- 27' Alex Muyl, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Teal Bunbury.
- 39' Hany Mukhtar makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Nashville SC are in front.
- 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. Charlotte FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 49' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Christian Lattanzio will be considering his options from the bench.
- 54' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Brandt Bronico.
- 59' It looks surprising Nashville SC does not make any changes. Fafa Picault has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' Charlotte FC make a change. Enzo Copetti trudges off to be replaced by Brandon Cambridge on 62 minutes.
- 67' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dax McCarty on 69.
- 71' Nashville SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anibal Godoy is hanging Fafa Picault on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' The travelling Nashville SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' The Charlotte FC manager makes a substitution. Adilson Malanda departs to be replaced by Jaylin Lindsey.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Harrison Afful. He replaces Ashley Westwood on 82 minute.
- 87' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 87 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Charlotte FC and Nashville SC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Charlotte FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 8
- 14
- 6
- 20
- 13
-
22
Justin Meram ↓ Kerwin Vargas 81'
- 11
- 29
- 9
- 1
- 2
Bench
-
24
Jaylin Lindsey ↑ 81'
- 28
-
25
Harrison Afful ↑ 82'
- 23
- 19
-
18
Kerwin Vargas ↑ 81'
-
36
Brandon Cambridge ↑ 62'
- 34
- 33
Coach
Christian Lattanzio
Nashville SC Lineups
4-1-2-1-2Starting XI
- 18
- 12
- 54
-
19
Alex Muyl ↓ Taylor Washington 81'
- 1
-
7
Fafa Picault ↓ Anibal Godoy 71'
- 6
- 2
- 10
- 5
- 3
Bench
- 11
-
20
Anibal Godoy ↑ 71'
- 24
-
14
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 81'
-
23
Taylor Washington ↑ 81'
- 27
- 30
- 26
- 22
Coach
Gary Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 7 |
| Sam Surridge | 3 |
| Christian Fuchs | 2 |
| Andre Shinyashiki | 1 |
| Brecht Dejaegere | 1 |
| Sergio Ruiz | 1 |
| Patrick Agyemang | 1 |
| Brandt Bronico | 1 |
Charlotte FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.37
Charlotte FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Charlotte FC or Nashville SC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nashville SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Charlotte FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Nashville SC
69%
Charlotte FC or Nashville SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7%
0 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
5.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Charlotte FC
| Handicap | Charlotte FC covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.