Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.
- Nashville SC 14 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Orlando City SC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jair Marrufo
- Referee Chris Penso
- Referee Katie Nesbitt
- Referee
- Referee
4 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 1.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | Orlando City SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Orlando City SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Aug | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | FC Dallas | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Aug | FC Dallas | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | Nashville SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Atlanta United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Nashville SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | Portland Timbers | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Minnesota United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Nashville SC | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #13 |
| 33 | Points | 14 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 10 / 3 / 1 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 9 |
| 31 | Scored | 23 |
| 11 | Conceded | 44 |
| +20 | GD | -21 |
| 2.36 | PPG | 0.93 |
| 71% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
Nashville SC are 1st (33 pts). Orlando City SC are 13th (14 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
Orlando City SC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/5
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Nashville SC and Orlando City SC has kicked off!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oriol Rosell, as he is very good at scoring at Nissan Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Nashville SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 17' Benji Michel is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 22' Joe Willis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' Nashville SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' Nashville SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 37' Nashville SC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 42' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Randall Leal makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 52' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' Another substitution for Orlando City SC to replace Oriol Rosell by Andres Perea on 53 minute.
- 54' Fresh legs for Orlando City SC! Tesho Akindele comes on to replace Daryl Dike.
- 59' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jhegson Mendez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Orlando City SC.
- 61' It is a substitution in Orlando City SC team. Mauricio Pereyra is replaced by Jhegson Mendez on 61 minute.
- 64' A change in the Nashville SC ranks — Dominique Badji exits the field as Daniel Rios enters on 64.
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Nashville SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' Abu Danladi is replacing Alex Muyl for the Nashville SC side.
- 72' It is a substitution in Nashville SC team. Randall Leal is replaced by David Accam on 72 minute.
- 73' Kyle Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Benji Michel on 73 minute.
- 78' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Smith might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 83' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Nashville SC winning 100% of all matches.
- 90' Hany Mukhtar makes way for Brian Anunga at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nashville SC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 20
-
9
Dominique Badji ↓ Daniel Rios 64'
-
29
Alex Muyl ↓ Abu Danladi 71'
- 1
- 25
-
8
Randall Leal ↓ David Accam 72'
- 6
- 2
-
10
Hany Mukhtar ↓ Brian Anunga 90'
- 12
Bench
- 3
- 21
-
11
David Accam ↑ 72'
- 15
-
7
Abu Danladi ↑ 71'
- 23
-
27
Brian Anunga ↑ 90'
-
14
Daniel Rios ↑ 64'
- 30
Coach
Gary Smith
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
77
Robinho ↓ Christopher Mueller 53'
- 25
- 2
- 1
- 10
-
20
Oriol Rosell ↓ Andres Perea 53'
- 6
- 11
- 27
-
19
Benji Michel ↓ Kyle Smith 73'
-
18
Daryl Dike ↓ Tesho Akindele 54'
Bench
- 15
-
13
Tesho Akindele ↑ 54'
- 23
-
9
Christopher Mueller ↑ 53'
-
8
Jhegson Mendez ↑ 61'
- 3
-
24
Kyle Smith ↑ 73'
-
21
Andres Perea ↑ 53'
- 34
Coach
Óscar Pareja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 7 |
| Daryl Dike | 6 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 2 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Martin Ojeda | 2 |
| Benji Michel | 2 |
| Duncan McGuire | 2 |
| Randall Leal | 2 |
Head to Head
Nashville SC Form
Orlando City SC Form
2020-09-03
Nashville SC
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2020-08-29
Atlanta United FC
1–3
Orlando City SC
W
2020-08-26
Orlando City SC
3–1
Nashville SC
W
2020-08-23
Internacional CF Miami
3–2
Orlando City SC
L
2020-08-12
Portland Timbers
2–1
Orlando City SC
L
2020-08-07
Orlando City SC
3–1
Minnesota United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.88
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
82%
Draw or Orlando City SC
38%
Nashville SC or Orlando City SC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Orlando City SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.8%
3 – 0
7.2%
1 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
5.7%
1 – 0
5.2%
4 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4.4%
5 – 1
3.3%
1 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Orlando City SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -2 | 33% | 20% | 47% |
| -1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -1 | 53% | 19% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

