Nashville SC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nashville SC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.
- Nashville SC 34 games · 77 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Corey Parker
- Referee Adam Garner
- Referee Hilario Grajeda
- Referee Joe Dickerson
- Referee Kevin Broadley
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Minnesota United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Oct | New England Revolution | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Sep | D.C. United SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Sep | Atlanta United FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Nashville SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Oct | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Real Salt Lake | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | Columbus Crew SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Nashville SC | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #25 |
| 77 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 23 / 8 / 3 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 12 |
| 71 | Scored | 56 |
| 25 | Conceded | 58 |
| +46 | GD | -2 |
| 2.26 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 68% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Nashville SC are 1st (77 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 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
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ 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 |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Nashville SC launch into their encounter with Minnesota United FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' 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.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Nashville SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Nashville SC in their trying to find a way past Minnesota United FC's compact .
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Smith might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' Nashville SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Randall Leal. He receives a Yellow card.
- 49' Michael Boxall has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' It looks surprising Minnesota United FC does not make any changes. Kei Kamara has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 59' Minnesota United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' Fresh legs for Nashville SC! Taylor Washington comes on to replace Matt LaGrassa.
- 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 71' The crowd applauds Aaron Schoenfeld as he leaves the pitch. Kei Kamara steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 74' Abu Danladi is replacing Derrick Jones for the Nashville SC side.
- 79' It’s high time Gary Smith made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 84' Walker Zimmerman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Minnesota United FC so far.
- 89' Minnesota United FC have won 449 goals from 301 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- The points are shared — Nashville SC 0-0 Minnesota United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 29
- 1
-
21
Derrick Jones ↓ Abu Danladi 74'
- 25
- 8
- 6
- 2
- 22
- 27
- 12
Bench
- 3
- 15
-
7
Abu Danladi ↑ 74'
- 5
- 55
-
23
Taylor Washington ↑ 64'
- 18
-
19
Alan Winn ↑ 64'
- 30
Coach
Gary Smith
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 19
- 5
- 15
- 13
- 7
- 4
- 10
-
12
Aaron Schoenfeld ↓ Kei Kamara 71'
- 31
- 97
Bench
- 17
- 30
- 44
- 94
- 14
-
16
Kei Kamara ↑ 71'
- 41
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Franco Fragapane | 2 |
| Hassani Dotson | 1 |
| Charles Sapong | 1 |
| Alan Benitez | 1 |
| Hany Mukhtar | 1 |
Head to Head
Nashville SC Form
Minnesota United FC Form
2020-10-07
Nashville SC
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-10-04
Minnesota United FC
2–0
FC Cincinnati
W
2020-09-28
Minnesota United FC
0–0
Real Salt Lake
D
2020-09-23
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2020-09-20
Houston Dynamo
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-09-14
Sporting Kansas City
1–0
Minnesota United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.56
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 65% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
84%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
43%
Nashville SC or Minnesota United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17.6%
2 – 0
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
4.5%
4 – 0
3.1%
1 – 2
2.7%
2 – 2
2.3%
4 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 27% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
58%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.