Charlotte FC vs Nashville SC, MLS 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Nashville SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Mar | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Internacional CF Miami | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Charlotte FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Mar | Montreal Impact FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Philadelphia Union | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Portland Timbers | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | New York Red Bulls | A | 0–2 | L |
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' The game is set. Charlotte FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Nashville SC winning 100% of all matches.
- 10' Hany Mukhtar is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Charlotte FC so far.
- 13' Controversy at the stadium! Andy Najar argues furiously but the card stands.
- 18' Brandt Bronico has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 23' Charlotte FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nashville SC backline.
- 28' It looks like no one’s ball. Nashville SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' Goal! Hany Mukhtar scores his 93 goal in 17 matches.
- 37' Charlotte FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Nashville SC's shape.
- 42' Nashville SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' Kerwin Vargas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Djibril Diani at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Charlotte FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ashley Westwood on 52.
- 57' Charlotte FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' 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.
- 67' Charlotte FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Edvard Tagseth on 68.
- 72' Kerwin Vargas is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
- 76' The Charlotte FC manager makes a substitution. Patrick Agyemang departs to be replaced by Idan Gorno.
- 79' Nashville SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jeisson Palacios is hanging Walker Zimmerman on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Charlotte FC and Nashville SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' Wilfried Zaha has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 88' Ahmed Qasem makes way for Patrick Yazbek at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nashville SC.
- 89' Fresh legs for Nashville SC! Jacob Shaffelburg comes on to replace Alex Muyl.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Idan Gorno makes it 2-1.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Nathan Byrne argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Liel Abada is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pep Biel at the 90 minute mark.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Charlotte FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Wilfried Zaha ↓ Iuri Tavares 90'
- 8
- 3
- 14
- 13
-
28
Djibril Diani ↓ Kerwin Vargas 46'
- 29
- 1
- 21
-
33
Patrick Agyemang ↓ Idan Gorno 76'
-
16
Pep Biel ↓ Liel Abada 90'
Bench
- 22
- 6
-
19
Eryk Williamson ↑ 76'
-
11
Liel Abada ↑ 90'
-
38
Iuri Tavares ↑ 90'
-
18
Kerwin Vargas ↑ 46'
-
4
Andrew Privett ↑ 76'
- 35
-
17
Idan Gorno ↑ 76'
Coach
Dean Smith
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 7
-
19
Alex Muyl ↓ Jacob Shaffelburg 89'
- 1
- 25
-
2
Daniel Lovitz ↓ Teal Bunbury 90'
-
31
Andy Najar ↓ Josh Bauer 89'
- 10
- 20
- 5
-
37
Ahmed Qasem ↓ Patrick Yazbek 88'
Bench
-
12
Teal Bunbury ↑ 90'
-
14
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 89'
- 23
- 24
- 99
-
8
Patrick Yazbek ↑ 88'
-
22
Josh Bauer ↑ 89'
-
4
Jeisson Palacios ↑ 79'
- 16
Coach
B.J. Callaghan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 7 |
| Sam Surridge | 3 |
| Christian Fuchs | 2 |
| Ahmed Qasem | 1 |
| Pep Biel | 1 |
| Morrison Agyemang | 1 |
| Karol Swiderski | 1 |
| Alex Muyl | 1 |
Head to Head
Charlotte FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35
Charlotte FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Charlotte FC or Nashville SC 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Charlotte FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Charlotte FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Nashville SC
61%
Charlotte FC or Nashville SC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nashville SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Charlotte FC
| Handicap | Charlotte FC covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

