Nashville SC vs Montreal Impact FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nashville SC vs Montreal Impact FC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.
- Nashville SC 18 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- Montreal Impact FC 18 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Wienckowski
- Referee Fotis Bazakos
- Referee Daniel Radford
- Referee Peter Manikowski
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Apr | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Nov | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Toronto FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Internacional CF Miami | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | Orlando City SC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Nashville SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Apr | Toronto FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 20 Nov | New England Revolution | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | D.C. United SC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Nov | Orlando City SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Nashville SC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Nashville SC | Montreal Impact FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #14 |
| 40 | Points | 16 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 12 / 4 / 2 | W / D / L | 4 / 4 / 10 |
| 35 | Scored | 24 |
| 14 | Conceded | 35 |
| +21 | GD | -11 |
| 2.22 | PPG | 0.89 |
| 67% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
32%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
Nashville SC are 1st (40 pts). Montreal Impact FC are 14th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Nashville SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
5/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
5/1
61-75
5/3
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Montreal Impact FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/4
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 10 G | |
| Hany Mukhtar | 6 G | 4 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
Montreal Impact FC
| Prince-Osei Owusu | 9 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Nashville SC is hosting Montreal Impact FC for another epic battle.
- 2' Samuel Piette picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 7' 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.
- 12' Nashville SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montreal Impact FC backline.
- 13' Mason Toye has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
- 18' It is a cagey affair so far. Nashville SC in their trying to find a way past Montreal Impact FC's compact .
- 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hany Mukhtar made 17 appearances and scored 93 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' Nashville SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montreal Impact FC's shape.
- 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Walker Zimmerman suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nashville SC and Montreal Impact FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' Against the run of play, Zachary Brault-Guillard has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' It is a substitution in Nashville SC team. Handwalla Bwana is replaced by Alex Muyl on 46 minute.
- 48' Romell Quioto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
- 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Anibal Godoy.
- 54' Against the run of play, Jhonder Cadiz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Alex Muyl is booked for Nashville SC — Yellow card on 56.
- 60' Another change for Montreal Impact FC made on 60 minute. Mason Toye leaves to be changed by Erik Hurtado.
- 63' Aljaz Struna picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 71' A change in the Nashville SC ranks — Jhonder Cadiz exits the field as C.J. Sapong enters on 71.
- 74' It is a substitution in Montreal Impact FC team. Romell Quioto is replaced by Bjorn Maars Johnsen on 74 minute.
- 77' What a strike from Hany Mukhtar! The score is 2-2.
- 78' Another substitution for Nashville SC to replace Anibal Godoy by Brian Anunga on 78 minute.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nashville SC and Montreal Impact FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 84' Fresh legs for Montreal Impact FC! Zorhan Bassong comes on to replace Samuel Piette.
- 89' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' A change in the Nashville SC ranks — Dax McCarty exits the field as Dylan Nealis enters on 90.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
20
Anibal Godoy ↓ Brian Anunga 78'
- 1
- 25
- 8
-
99
Jhonder Cadiz ↓ C.J. Sapong 71'
-
6
Dax McCarty C ↓ Dylan Nealis 90'
-
70
Handwalla Bwana ↓ Alex Muyl 46'
- 2
- 10
- 12
Bench
- 3
-
19
Alex Muyl ↑ 46'
-
17
C.J. Sapong ↑ 71'
- 35
- 23
- 5
-
27
Brian Anunga ↑ 78'
-
18
Dylan Nealis ↑ 90'
Coach
Gary Smith
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 24
- 30
- 8
- 4
- 6
- 23
-
13
Mason Toye ↓ Erik Hurtado 60'
- 15
- 3
-
12
Mustafa Kizza ↓ Amar Sejdic 84'
Bench
-
9
Bjorn Maars Johnsen ↑ 74'
- 18
- 41
-
11
Erik Hurtado ↑ 60'
-
19
Zorhan Bassong ↑ 84'
- 27
-
14
Amar Sejdic ↑ 84'
- 25
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Surridge | 5 |
| Walker Zimmerman | 3 |
| Hany Mukhtar | 2 |
| Alex Muyl | 2 |
| Mason Toye | 1 |
| Jonathan Perez | 1 |
| Zachary Brault-Guillard | 1 |
| Josh Bauer | 1 |
Head to Head
Nashville SC Form
Montreal Impact FC Form
2021-04-24
Nashville SC
2–2
Montreal Impact FC
D
2021-04-17
Montreal Impact FC
4–2
Toronto FC
W
2020-11-20
New England Revolution
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2020-11-08
D.C. United SC
2–3
Montreal Impact FC
W
2020-11-02
Montreal Impact FC
0–1
Orlando City SC
L
2020-10-27
Montreal Impact FC
0–1
Nashville SC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.33
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Montreal Impact FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Nashville SC to win 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
82%
Draw or Montreal Impact FC
39%
Nashville SC or Montreal Impact FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Montreal Impact FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Montreal Impact FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 22% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.