Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2026

Nashville SC

3 – 2

Full Time

Los Angeles FC

Mon 18 May 2026 · 00:00 UTC Fairgrounds Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Hany Mukhtar 13' 1–0

Hany Mukhtar 21' 2–0

2–1 22' Esteban David Martinez

Hany Mukhtar 59' 3–1

3–2 68' Denis Bouanga

Y 58' Ryan Porteous

Ahmed Qasem 66' Y

Y 76' Eddie Segura

Reed Baker-Whiting 88' Y

Bryan Acosta 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at Fairgrounds Stadium.

Nashville SC 27 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
Los Angeles FC 28 games · 41 pts (2026/26)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Nashville SC	27	60
2	Internacional CF Miami	27	46
3	New England Revolution	27	46
4	Charlotte FC	27	43
5	Chicago Fire FC	26	42
6	Philadelphia Union	27	39
7	Orlando City SC	27	34
8	New York City FC	27	33
9	FC Cincinnati	26	33
10	New York Red Bulls	27	33
11	D.C. United SC	26	30
12	Columbus Crew SC	27	29
13	Toronto FC	27	29
14	Atlanta United FC	27	27
15	Montreal Impact FC	27	24
16	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	26	50
17	St. Louis City	27	47
18	FC Dallas	27	47
19	San Jose Earthquakes	27	45
20	Houston Dynamo	27	44
21	Los Angeles FC	28	41
22	Seattle Sounders FC	27	38
23	Colorado Rapids SC	27	36
24	Los Angeles Galaxy	28	36
25	San Diego FC	27	32
26	Portland Timbers	27	32
27	Real Salt Lake	27	32
28	Austin FC	27	31
29	Minnesota United FC	27	29
30	Sporting Kansas City	27	21

Head-to-Head

Nashville SC 5 games · Avg 3.2 goals Los Angeles FC

Last 5 meetings

2026-05-18 Nashville SC 3–2 Los Angeles FC 2024-03-24 Los Angeles FC 5–0 Nashville SC 2023-04-23 Nashville SC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-10-09 Los Angeles FC 0–1 Nashville SC 2022-07-18 Nashville SC 1–2 Los Angeles FC

Recent Form

Nashville SC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
18 May	Los Angeles FC	H	3–2	W
13 May	New England Revolution	A	0–0	D
10 May	D.C. United SC	H	2–2	D
02 May	Philadelphia Union	A	0–0	D
26 Apr	Charlotte FC	H	4–2	W
18 Apr	Atlanta United FC	A	2–0	W

Los Angeles FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
18 May	Nashville SC	A	2–3	L
14 May	St. Louis City	A	1–2	L
11 May	Houston Dynamo	H	1–4	L
03 May	San Diego FC	A	2–2	D
25 Apr	Minnesota United FC	A	1–0	W
23 Apr	Colorado Rapids SC	H	0–0	D

Season Stats

Nashville SC		Los Angeles FC
#1	Position	#21
60	Points	41
27	Played	28
18 / 6 / 3	W / D / L	11 / 8 / 9
55	Scored	43
21	Conceded	30
+34	GD	+13
2.22	PPG	1.46
67%	Win %	39%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)

60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

48% Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season

46% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season

Nashville SC are 1st (60 pts). Los Angeles FC are 21st (41 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Nashville SC

0-15

3/1

16-30

7/3

31-45

5/2

46-60

6/2

61-75

5/6

76+

11/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Los Angeles FC

0-15

4/4

16-30

6/5

31-45

9/4

46-60

4/5

61-75

4/5

76+

6/6

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nashville SC

Sam Surridge	16 G	1 A
Hany Mukhtar	13 G	6 A
Warren Madrigal	5 G	2 A

Los Angeles FC

Denis Bouanga	14 G	5 A
Esteban David Martinez	4 G

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nashville SC to score. At the same time, Los Angeles FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
10' It is a cagey affair so far. Nashville SC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Los Angeles FC's compact 4-3-3.
13' Nashville SC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Hany Mukhtar on 13.
18' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cristian Espinoza made 204 appearances and scored 43 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
21' Goal! Hany Mukhtar scores his 98 goal in 17 matches.
22' Magnificent from Esteban David Martinez! That is 9 goals in 6 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
32' Nashville SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
37' Los Angeles FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Nashville SC winning 100% of all matches.
47' Nashville SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
57' Maxwell Woledzi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
58' That looks like a foul for a card for Ryan Porteous.
59' Hany Mukhtar makes a hat-trick on 59.
64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
66' A moment of madness from Ahmed Qasem on 66 minutes earns him a card. Nashville SC will be frustrated.
68' A stunning finish from Denis Bouanga — that came from absolutely nowhere!
73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thomas Hasal, as he is very good at scoring at Fairgrounds Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
76' Controversy at the stadium! Eddie Segura argues furiously but the card stands.
81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nashville SC and Los Angeles FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
86' Brian Schwake has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
88' Nashville SC player sees a card in front of him.
90' That looks like a foul for a card for Bryan Acosta.
With this win, Nashville SC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Nashville SC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach B.J. Callaghan

Los Angeles FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marc Dos Santos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Hany Mukhtar	5
Denis Bouanga	4
Cristian Arango	1
Jose Cifuentes	1
Teal Bunbury	1
Esteban David Martinez	1
Timothy Tillman	1
Eduard Atuesta	1

Head to Head

Nashville SC Form

2026-05-18 Nashville SC 3–2 Los Angeles FC W 2026-05-13 New England Revolution 0–0 Nashville SC D 2026-05-10 Nashville SC 2–2 D.C. United SC D 2026-05-02 Philadelphia Union 0–0 Nashville SC D 2026-04-26 Nashville SC 4–2 Charlotte FC W 2026-04-18 Atlanta United FC 0–2 Nashville SC W

Los Angeles FC Form

2026-05-18 Nashville SC 3–2 Los Angeles FC L 2026-05-14 St. Louis City 2–1 Los Angeles FC L 2026-05-11 Los Angeles FC 1–4 Houston Dynamo L 2026-05-03 San Diego FC 2–2 Los Angeles FC D 2026-04-25 Minnesota United FC 0–1 Los Angeles FC W 2026-04-23 Los Angeles FC 0–0 Colorado Rapids SC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.8 Nashville SC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.32 Los Angeles FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Nashville SC51% Draw24% Los Angeles FC25%

Actual: Nashville SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.12

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Nashville SC or Draw

75%

Draw or Los Angeles FC

49%

Nashville SC or Los Angeles FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Nashville SC35% Draw43% Los Angeles FC22%

Actual: Nashville SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.4%

2 – 1

9.1%

1 – 0

7.2%

2 – 0

7.1%

1 – 2

6.7%

0 – 0

2 – 2

3 – 1

5.4%

0 – 1

3 – 0

4.2%

0 – 2

3.8%

3 – 2

Actual

Asian Handicap — Nashville SC

Handicap	Nashville SC covers	Push	Los Angeles FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	15%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	21%	53%
-0.5	47%	—	53%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	15%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Nashville SC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet

17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.