Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.
- Nashville SC 34 games · 77 pts (2026/26)
- Orlando City SC 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Orlando City SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | D.C. United SC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 08 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Aug | New England Revolution | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Aug | Toronto FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jul | FC Cincinnati | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Nashville SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Aug | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jul | Atlanta United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Jul | New York City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 22 Jul | Philadelphia Union | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Nashville SC | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #9 |
| 77 | Points | 46 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 23 / 8 / 3 | W / D / L | 13 / 7 / 14 |
| 71 | Scored | 63 |
| 25 | Conceded | 78 |
| +46 | GD | -15 |
| 2.26 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 68% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
Nashville SC are 1st (77 pts). Orlando City SC are 9th (46 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
Orlando City SC
0-15
5/5
16-30
10/10
31-45
5/8
46-60
10/10
61-75
7/5
76+
13/15
■ 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 |
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 16 G | 4 A |
| Antoine Griezmann | 14 G | 6 A |
| Tyrese Spicer | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Nashville SC have kicked off against Orlando City SC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Nashville SC that had 231 games and scored 341 goals.
- 10' Nashville SC have won 341 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' Orlando City SC 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.
- 23' The Charles Sapong breaks the deadlock on 23 minutes. 1-0!
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Óscar Pareja might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 32' That is a Yellow card for Nashville SC. Jack Maher will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brian Anunga, as he is very good at scoring at Nissan Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kyle Smith on 40 minutes.
- 45' Orlando City SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 49' Orlando City SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 49.
- 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' A stunning finish from Antonio Carlos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 64' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Brian Anunga is booked for Nashville SC — Yellow card on 65.
- 70' The 38-year-old Joe Willis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 72' It is a substitution in Nashville SC team. Randall Leal is replaced by Daniel Rios on 72 minute.
- 77' USA international Jack Maher has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 78' A moment of madness from Antonio Carlos on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Orlando City SC will be frustrated.
- 79' A change in the Nashville SC ranks — Jack Maher exits the field as Taylor Washington enters on 79.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Nashville SC. Dax McCarty will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' Another substitution for Orlando City SC to replace Benji Michel by Rodrigo Schlegel on 83 minute.
- 88' Fresh legs for Nashville SC! Ake Arnaud Loba comes on to replace Hany Mukhtar.
- 89' A tactical swap from Orlando City SC — Ruan on, Tesho Akindele off on 89 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Nashville SC and Orlando City SC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 20
- 1
- 25
-
8
Randall Leal ↓ Daniel Rios 72'
- 2
-
10
Hany Mukhtar ↓ Ake Arnaud Loba 88'
-
5
Jack Maher ↓ Taylor Washington 79'
-
27
Brian Anunga ↓ Dax McCarty 72'
- 12
-
17
Charles Sapong ↓ Alex Muyl 79'
Bench
- 3
-
19
Alex Muyl ↑ 79'
-
6
Dax McCarty ↑ 72'
- 35
- 7
-
23
Taylor Washington ↑ 79'
-
14
Daniel Rios ↑ 72'
- 26
-
72
Ake Arnaud Loba ↑ 88'
Coach
Gary Smith
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 14
-
13
Tesho Akindele ↓ Ruan 89'
- 4
- 31
- 6
- 11
- 24
-
19
Benji Michel ↓ Rodrigo Schlegel 83'
- 10
- 34
Bench
-
2
Ruan ↑ 89'
-
15
Rodrigo Schlegel ↑ 83'
- 40
- 22
- 30
-
9
Chris Mueller ↑ 83'
- 29
-
3
Emmanuel Mas ↑ 89'
- 45
Coach
Óscar Pareja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 7 |
| Daryl Dike | 6 |
| Benji Michel | 2 |
| Martin Ojeda | 2 |
| Randall Leal | 2 |
| Duncan McGuire | 2 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 2 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
Head to Head
Nashville SC Form
Orlando City SC Form
2021-08-19
Nashville SC
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2021-08-07
FC Cincinnati
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2021-08-05
Orlando City SC
1–1
Internacional CF Miami
D
2021-07-31
Orlando City SC
3–2
Atlanta United FC
W
2021-07-25
New York City FC
5–0
Orlando City SC
L
2021-07-22
Orlando City SC
2–1
Philadelphia Union
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.77
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Nashville SC to win 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
83%
Draw or Orlando City SC
36%
Nashville SC or Orlando City SC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nashville SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.5%
3 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
7.5%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
5.9%
4 – 1
5.4%
4 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Orlando City SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -2 | 32% | 20% | 49% |
| -1.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| -1 | 51% | 20% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +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
35%
✓
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.