Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Nashville SC
1 – 1
Full Time
Los Angeles FC
Sun 23 Apr 2023 · 00:30 UTC Nissan Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Hany Mukhtar 35' 1–0
1–1 59' Denis Bouanga
Y 8' Denil Maldonado
Y 69' Erik Duenas
Y 88' Jesus Murillo

Overview

Match Preview

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

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 26 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 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
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 26 21

Head-to-Head

2
1
2
Nashville SC 5 games · Avg 3.2 goals Los Angeles FC
Last 5 meetings
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr Los Angeles FC H 1–1 D
15 Apr New York City FC A 1–2 L
09 Apr Toronto FC H 0–0 D
01 Apr Orlando City SC A 2–0 W
26 Mar FC Cincinnati H 0–1 L
18 Mar New England Revolution A 0–1 L
Los Angeles FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr Nashville SC A 1–1 D
16 Apr Los Angeles Galaxy A 3–2 W
08 Apr Austin FC H 3–0 W
02 Apr Colorado Rapids SC A 0–0 D
26 Mar FC Dallas H 2–1 W
18 Mar Seattle Sounders FC A 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Nissan Stadium!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 8' Denil Maldonado is having his name booked by the referee on 8.
  • 13' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anibal Godoy, as he is very good at scoring at Nissan Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 18' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nashville SC and Los Angeles FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 33' Nashville SC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' Hany Mukhtar adds to his 8 season tally! Nashville SC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 40' It looks surprising Los Angeles FC does not make any changes. Denis Bouanga has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 45' Jack Maher has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 219 appearances.
  • 50' Nashville SC 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.
  • 55' Another change for Nashville SC made on 55 minute. Walker Zimmerman leaves to be changed by Taylor Washington.
  • 59' What a moment for Denis Bouanga! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 64' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Smith will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 67' Charles Sapong is replacing Teal Bunbury for the Nashville SC side.
  • 68' It is a substitution in Nashville SC team. Fafa Picault is replaced by Jacob Shaffelburg on 68 minute.
  • 69' Los Angeles FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
  • 70' Carlos Vela is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mateusz Bogusz at the 70 minute mark.
  • 75' Poland international Mateusz Bogusz has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Jan Gregus. He replaces Dax McCarty on 78 minute.
  • 79' Nashville SC ring the changes. Alex Muyl has done his job and it is now time for Josh Bauer to step up.
  • 82' Another change for Los Angeles FC made on 82 minute. Sergi Palencia leaves to be changed by Ryan Hollingshead.
  • 87' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. John McCarthy made 293 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jesus Murillo on 88.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Nashville SC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Smith

Los Angeles FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Cherundolo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Hany Mukhtar 5
Denis Bouanga 4
Cristian Olivera 1
Cristian Arango 1
Jose Cifuentes 1
Teal Bunbury 1
Esteban David Martinez 1
Timothy Tillman 1

Head to Head

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

Nashville SC Form

2023-04-23 Nashville SC 1–1 Los Angeles FC D 2023-04-15 New York City FC 2–1 Nashville SC L 2023-04-09 Nashville SC 0–0 Toronto FC D 2023-04-01 Orlando City SC 0–2 Nashville SC W 2023-03-26 Nashville SC 0–1 FC Cincinnati L 2023-03-18 New England Revolution 1–0 Nashville SC L

Los Angeles FC Form

2023-04-23 Nashville SC 1–1 Los Angeles FC D 2023-04-16 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–3 Los Angeles FC W 2023-04-08 Los Angeles FC 3–0 Austin FC W 2023-04-02 Colorado Rapids SC 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2023-03-26 Los Angeles FC 2–1 FC Dallas W 2023-03-18 Seattle Sounders FC 0–0 Los Angeles FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.2 Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for: Nashville SC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Nashville SC41% Draw32% Los Angeles FC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Nashville SC or Draw
73%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
59%
Nashville SC or Los Angeles FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nashville SC28% Draw54% Los Angeles FC18%
Actual: Nashville SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Nashville SC

Handicap Nashville SC covers Push Los Angeles FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 23% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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