Nashville SC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2022 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)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Toronto FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 04 Aug | Portland Timbers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jul | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Nashville SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 30 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 4–4 | D |
| 24 Jul | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–1 | D |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nashville SC to score. At the same time, Minnesota United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonathan Gonzalez, as he is very good at scoring at Nissan Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Nashville SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 27' Franco Fragapane has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 28' Franco Fragapane adds to his 0 season tally! Minnesota United FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 31' Emanuel Reynoso has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 31.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nashville SC and Minnesota United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 41' Sean Davis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Nashville SC tonight.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Franco Fragapane on 45.
- 46' Robin Lod was booked on 46.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nashville SC and Minnesota United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' GOAL! Hany Mukhtar scores on 61.
- 66' Nashville SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 73' A change in the Minnesota United FC ranks — Franco Fragapane exits the field as Joseph Rosales enters on 73.
- 75' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alan Benitez makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 76' The Nashville SC manager makes a substitution. Dax McCarty departs to be replaced by Anibal Godoy.
- 81' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nashville SC and Minnesota United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 83' Nashville SC ring the changes. Sean Davis has done his job and it is now time for Ethan Zubak to step up.
- 88' Minnesota United 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.
- 90' It’s a booking for Nashville SC player. Randall Leal gets a Yellow card.
- Minnesota United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 4
-
54
Sean Davis ↓ Ethan Zubak 83'
-
19
Alex Muyl ↓ Luke Haakenson 73'
- 1
- 25
- 8
-
6
Dax McCarty ↓ Anibal Godoy 73'
- 2
- 10
- 17
Bench
-
11
Ethan Zubak ↑ 83'
-
20
Anibal Godoy ↑ 73'
- 15
- 23
- 5
- 27
- 30
-
26
Luke Haakenson ↑ 73'
- 32
Coach
Gary Smith
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 17
- 92
- 15
- 7
- 10
- 9
- 97
- 21
- 33
- 2
Bench
- 1
-
6
Jonathan Gonzalez ↑ 83'
- 91
- 11
- 14
- 18
- 4
- 27
-
8
Joseph Rosales ↑ 73'
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
2022-08-15
Nashville SC
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2022-08-07
Colorado Rapids SC
4–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2022-07-30
Minnesota United FC
4–4
Portland Timbers
D
2022-07-24
Houston Dynamo
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2022-07-17
Minnesota United FC
2–0
D.C. United SC
W
2022-07-14
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Nashville SC or Minnesota United FC 74% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
71%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
55%
Nashville SC or Minnesota United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.