Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.
- Nashville SC 27 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- Orlando City SC 27 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Orlando City SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Sep | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Sporting Kansas City | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Charlotte FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Nashville SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | Internacional CF Miami | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | New York City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | Columbus Crew SC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 02 Sep | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–0 | 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)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
48%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Nissan Stadium!
- 5' Nashville SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Nashville SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Antonio Carlos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 32 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The 36-year-old Anibal Godoy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Ramiro Enrique is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Orlando City SC tonight.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brian Anunga on 34.
- 38' The referee shows Nashville SC player a card on 38.
- 41' Nashville SC receives a card for a hard tackle on 41.
- 44' Brilliant from the ! Duncan McGuire makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 44.
- 46' Controversy at the stadium! Wilder Cartagena argues furiously but the card stands.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' Orlando City SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' Another change for Nashville SC made on 61 minute. Brian Anunga leaves to be changed by Sean Davis.
- 62' Jacob Shaffelburg gets the nod from Nashville SC. He replaces Fafa Picault and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Ivan Angulo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mauricio Pereyra on 65 minute.
- 70' Orlando City SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 72' Orlando City SC make a change. Facundo Torres Perez trudges off to be replaced by Junior Urso on 72 minutes.
- 77' The crowd applauds Randall Leal as he leaves the pitch. Teal Bunbury steps in for Nashville SC.
- 79' Daniel Lovitz was booked on 79.
- 84' 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.
- 85' Orlando City SC make a change. Martin Ojeda trudges off to be replaced by Antonio Carlos on 85 minutes.
- 90' The referee shows Nashville SC player a card on 90.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Nashville SC and Orlando City SC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
4-1-2-1-2Starting XI
- 9
- 20
-
19
Alex Muyl ↓ Taylor Washington 85'
- 1
- 7
- 25
-
8
Randall Leal ↓ Teal Bunbury 77'
- 2
- 10
- 5
-
27
Brian Anunga ↓ Sean Davis 61'
Bench
- 11
-
12
Teal Bunbury ↑ 77'
-
54
Sean Davis ↑ 61'
- 6
-
14
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 62'
-
23
Taylor Washington ↑ 85'
- 30
- 26
- 22
Coach
Gary Smith
Orlando City SC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 15
-
11
Martin Ojeda ↓ Antonio Carlos 85'
- 1
- 16
-
10
Mauricio Pereyra ↓ Ivan Angulo 65'
- 3
- 6
-
24
Kyle Smith ↓ Dagur THorhallsson 85'
- 17
- 5
-
13
Duncan McGuire ↓ Ramiro Enrique 65'
Bench
-
25
Antonio Carlos ↑ 85'
- 8
- 31
-
21
Junior Urso ↑ 72'
- 22
-
77
Ivan Angulo ↑ 65'
-
7
Ramiro Enrique ↑ 65'
- 20
-
23
Dagur THorhallsson ↑ 85'
Coach
Óscar Pareja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 7 |
| Daryl Dike | 6 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Benji Michel | 2 |
| Martin Ojeda | 2 |
| Randall Leal | 2 |
| Duncan McGuire | 2 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 2 |
Head to Head
Nashville SC Form
Orlando City SC Form
2023-10-05
Nashville SC
0–1
Orlando City SC
W
2023-09-30
Orlando City SC
3–0
Montreal Impact FC
W
2023-09-24
Orlando City SC
1–1
Internacional CF Miami
D
2023-09-20
New York City FC
2–0
Orlando City SC
L
2023-09-16
Orlando City SC
4–3
Columbus Crew SC
W
2023-09-02
FC Cincinnati
0–1
Orlando City SC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.1
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for:
Nashville SC to win 56% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Orlando City SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
81%
Draw or Orlando City SC
44%
Nashville SC or Orlando City SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Orlando City SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
10.7%
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.6%
4 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Orlando City SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 23% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
13%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

