Nashville SC vs Charlotte FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nashville SC vs Charlotte FC — MLS at Fairgrounds Stadium.
- Nashville SC 34 games · 77 pts (2026/26)
- Charlotte FC 34 games · 54 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Charlotte FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Mar | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | New York Red Bulls | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | New York Red Bulls | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Oct | New England Revolution | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Nashville SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Toronto FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Mar | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | New York City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Nashville SC | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 77 | Points | 54 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 23 / 8 / 3 | W / D / L | 15 / 9 / 10 |
| 71 | Scored | 66 |
| 25 | Conceded | 51 |
| +46 | GD | +15 |
| 2.26 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 68% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
89%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season
Charlotte FC this season
Nashville SC are 1st (77 pts). Charlotte FC are 5th (54 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Charlotte FC
0-15
8/5
16-30
8/8
31-45
5/5
46-60
7/7
61-75
10/8
76+
12/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 21 G | 1 A |
| Hany Mukhtar | 16 G | 8 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
Charlotte FC
| Pep Biel | 13 G | 10 A |
| Idan Gorno | 13 G | 4 A |
| Liel Abada | 10 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Nashville SC have kicked off against Charlotte FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Charlotte FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Nathan Byrne has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' The 33-year-old Taylor Washington has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' Time for substitution for Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas is replaced by Brecht Dejaegere.
- 31' Nashville SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' The deadlock is broken! Sam Surridge gets on the scoresheet on 32 minutes.
- 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nashville SC and Charlotte FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' What a moment for Alex Muyl! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' Jack Maher has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Nashville SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacob Shaffelburg is hanging Tyler Boyd on the field on 46 minute.
- 49' Magnificent from Brecht Dejaegere! That is 15 goals in 310 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' Jack Maher is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 55' A moment of madness from Iuri Tavares on 55 minutes earns him a card. Charlotte FC will be frustrated.
- 56' Another change for Charlotte FC made on 56 minute. Iuri Tavares leaves to be changed by Junior Urso.
- 58' It’s a booking for Charlotte FC player. Nathan Byrne gets a card.
- 63' Charlotte FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 68' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 73' Charlotte FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' 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.
- 81' That looks like a foul for a card for Andrew Privett.
- 81' The whistle greets Hany Mukhtar as he departs to be replaced by Anibal Godoy.
- 82' Teal Bunbury is replacing Sam Surridge for the Nashville SC side.
- 87' Dru Yearwood has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 31 cards already picked up this season.
- 90' Sean Davis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brian Anunga on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Nashville SC 2-1 Charlotte FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
9
Sam Surridge ↓ Teal Bunbury 82'
- 18
- 19
- 1
-
11
Tyler Boyd ↓ Jacob Shaffelburg 46'
-
10
Hany Mukhtar ↓ Anibal Godoy 81'
- 23
- 5
-
27
Brian Anunga ↓ Sean Davis 90'
- 3
Bench
-
20
Anibal Godoy ↑ 81'
-
12
Teal Bunbury ↑ 82'
-
54
Sean Davis ↑ 90'
- 2
- 44
-
14
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 46'
- 30
- –
- 17
Coach
Gary Smith
Charlotte FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 14
- 3
- 37
- –
- 29
- 1
-
38
Iuri Tavares ↓ Junior Urso 56'
- 18
- 33
- 34
Bench
- 24
- 22
- 6
-
10
Brecht Dejaegere ↑ 26'
-
30
Junior Urso ↑ 56'
- 32
- 27
- 20
- 23
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 7 |
| Sam Surridge | 3 |
| Christian Fuchs | 2 |
| Pep Biel | 1 |
| Morrison Agyemang | 1 |
| Karol Swiderski | 1 |
| Alex Muyl | 1 |
| Andre Shinyashiki | 1 |
Head to Head
Nashville SC Form
Charlotte FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Charlotte FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nashville SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
78%
Draw or Charlotte FC
46%
Nashville SC or Charlotte FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nashville SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Charlotte FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.