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 14 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 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 | 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
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 | #23 |
| 33 | Points | 22 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 10 / 3 / 1 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 5 |
| 31 | Scored | 18 |
| 11 | Conceded | 22 |
| +20 | GD | -4 |
| 2.36 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 71% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Nashville SC are 1st (33 pts). Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Nashville SC vs Minnesota United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nashville SC and Minnesota United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Brian Anunga has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Minnesota United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Minnesota United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Randall Leal. He receives a Yellow card.
- 49' Minnesota United FC is showing some good football. However, Minnesota United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nashville SC and Minnesota United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 59' Kevin Molino has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Taylor Washington. He replaces Matt LaGrassa on 64 minute.
- 69' A quiet spell here at Nissan Stadium. Nashville SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 71' Fresh legs for Minnesota United FC! Kei Kamara comes on to replace Aaron Schoenfeld.
- 74' The crowd applauds Derrick Jones as he leaves the pitch. Abu Danladi steps in for Nashville SC.
- 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 84' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dayne St. Clair is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
- 89' Joe Willis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Minnesota United FC tonight.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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
1.49
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.47
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
85%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
43%
Nashville SC or Minnesota United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
20.1%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
15%
1 – 1
10.5%
3 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
4 – 0
2.7%
1 – 2
2.2%
2 – 2
1.8%
4 – 1
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 28% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 8% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
63%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.