Thursday , 1 October 2026

Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Nashville SC
1 – 1
Full Time
Orlando City SC
Thu 19 Aug 2021 · 00:30 UTC Nissan Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jack Maher 32' Y
Y 40' Kyle Smith
Y 49' Robin Jansson
Brian Anunga 65' Y
Y 78' Antonio Carlos
Dax McCarty 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

4
4
6
Nashville SC 14 games · Avg 3.2 goals Orlando City SC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-19 Nashville SC 1–1 Orlando City SC 2020-11-08 Orlando City SC 2–3 Nashville SC 2020-09-03 Nashville SC 1–1 Orlando City SC 2020-08-26 Orlando City SC 3–1 Nashville SC

Recent Form

Nashville SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Orlando City SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 #7
60 Points 34
27 Played 27
18 / 6 / 3 W / D / L 10 / 4 / 13
55 Scored 48
21 Conceded 64
+34 GD -16
2.22 PPG 1.26
67% Win % 37%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
48% Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
19% Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season

Nashville SC are 1st (60 pts). Orlando City SC are 7th (34 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Nashville SC
0-15
3/1
16-30
7/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
5/6
76+
11/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Orlando City SC
0-15
2/3
16-30
8/8
31-45
1/7
46-60
8/6
61-75
7/4
76+
9/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nashville SC
Sam Surridge 16 G 1 A
Hany Mukhtar 13 G 6 A
Warren Madrigal 5 G 2 A
Orlando City SC
Martin Ojeda 13 G 1 A
Antoine Griezmann 8 G 4 A
Tyrese Spicer 6 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Nissan Stadium as Nashville SC face off against Orlando City SC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Orlando City SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Orlando City SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 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' Nashville SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Orlando City SC backline.
  • 23' The deadlock is broken! Charles Sapong gets on the scoresheet on 23 minutes.
  • 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 32' It’s a booking for Nashville SC player. Jack Maher gets a Yellow card.
  • 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nashville SC and Orlando City SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' The referee calls foul for Kyle Smith. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 45' Nashville SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Orlando City SC's shape.
  • 49' Robin Jansson was booked on 49.
  • 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nashville SC and Orlando City SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 59' What a moment for Antonio Carlos! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 64' Kyle Smith has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 65' It’s a booking for Nashville SC player. Brian Anunga gets a Yellow card.
  • 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 72' Daniel Rios has so much to prove this time. He replaces Randall Leal on 72 minute.
  • 77' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 78' Antonio Carlos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
  • 79' Taylor Washington is replacing Jack Maher for the Nashville SC side.
  • 82' It’s a booking for Nashville SC player. Dax McCarty gets a Yellow card.
  • 83' Benji Michel makes way for Rodrigo Schlegel at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Orlando City SC.
  • 88' A change in the Nashville SC ranks — Hany Mukhtar exits the field as Ake Arnaud Loba enters on 88.
  • 89' Ruan gets the nod from Orlando City SC. He replaces Tesho Akindele and will look to change the dynamic.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Nashville SC 1-1 Orlando City SC.

Lineups

Nashville SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Smith

Orlando City SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Óscar Pareja

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Hany Mukhtar 7
Daryl Dike 6
Facundo Torres Perez 2
Sam Surridge 2
Benji Michel 2
Martin Ojeda 2
Randall Leal 2
Duncan McGuire 2

Head to Head

2021-08-19 Nashville SC 1–1 Orlando City SC 2020-11-08 Orlando City SC 2–3 Nashville SC 2020-09-03 Nashville SC 1–1 Orlando City SC 2020-08-26 Orlando City SC 3–1 Nashville SC

Nashville SC Form

2021-08-19 Nashville SC 1–1 Orlando City SC D 2021-08-15 Nashville SC 5–2 D.C. United SC W 2021-08-08 Internacional CF Miami 2–1 Nashville SC L 2021-08-04 New England Revolution 0–0 Nashville SC D 2021-08-01 Toronto FC 1–1 Nashville SC D 2021-07-25 Nashville SC 3–0 FC Cincinnati W

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
2.79 Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Nashville SC to win 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Nashville SC64% Draw19% Orlando City SC17%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Nashville SC or Draw
84%
Draw or Orlando City SC
36%
Nashville SC or Orlando City SC
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Nashville SC54% Draw34% Orlando City SC12%
Actual: Nashville SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.3%
3 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
7.5%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
5.7%
4 – 1
5.5%
4 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.3%
0 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Nashville SC

Handicap Nashville SC covers Push Orlando City SC covers
-2.5 32% — 68%
-2 32% 20% 48%
-1.5 52% — 48%
-1 52% 20% 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
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.