Thursday , 2 July 2026

Nashville SC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Nashville SC
3 – 2
Full Time
Toronto FC
Thu 24 Jun 2021 · 00:30 UTC Nissan Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 2' Eriq Zavaleta
Y 3' Eriq Zavaleta
Anibal Godoy 32' Y
Anibal Godoy 33' Y
Alex Muyl 41' Y
Alex Muyl 42' Y
Y 53' Auro
Y 69' Michael Bradley
Luke Haakenson 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Nashville SC vs Toronto FC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.

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

6
3
2
Nashville SC 11 games · Avg 2.6 goals Toronto FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-06-24 Nashville SC 3–2 Toronto FC 2020-11-24 Toronto FC 0–1 Nashville SC

Recent Form

Nashville SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jun Toronto FC H 3–2 W
19 Jun New York Red Bulls A 0–2 L
29 May Atlanta United FC A 2–2 D
24 May Austin FC H 1–0 W
16 May Real Salt Lake A 0–0 D
08 May New England Revolution H 2–0 W
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jun Nashville SC A 2–3 L
19 Jun Orlando City SC H 2–3 L
29 May Columbus Crew SC A 1–2 L
22 May Orlando City SC A 0–0 D
15 May New York City FC A 1–1 D
12 May Columbus Crew SC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Nashville SC Toronto FC
#1 Position #11
33 Points 14
14 Played 14
10 / 3 / 1 W / D / L 3 / 5 / 6
31 Scored 22
11 Conceded 29
+20 GD -7
2.36 PPG 1.00
71% Win % 21%

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
7% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season

Nashville SC are 1st (33 pts). Toronto FC are 11th (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
Toronto FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Nissan Stadium that hosts another battle between Nashville SC and Toronto FC.
  • 2' Eriq Zavaleta was booked on 2.
  • 3' The referee shows Toronto FC player a Yellow card on 3.
  • 8' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nashville SC and Toronto FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 13' 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 Tsubasa Endoh suffering a number of foals already.
  • 18' It looks like no one’s ball. Nashville SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 23' Nashville SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' A goal from the Canada international Jonathan Osorio! He fires home on 26 to make it 0-1!
  • 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alistair Johnston is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Toronto FC.
  • 32' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Anibal Godoy.
  • 33' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Anibal Godoy.
  • 38' Nashville SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' Alex Muyl catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 41.
  • 42' A moment of madness from Alex Muyl on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Nashville SC will be frustrated.
  • 46' Noble Okello has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pozuelo on 46 minute.
  • 51' Toronto FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 53' Toronto FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 53.
  • 58' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 59' Fresh legs for Toronto FC! Justin Morrow comes on to replace Jonathan Osorio.
  • 62' Against the run of play, Jack Maher has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 67' The 33-year-old Eriq Zavaleta has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 69' It’s a booking for Toronto FC player. Michael Bradley gets a Yellow card.
  • 74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 79' Toronto FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patrick Mullins is hanging Ayo Akinola on the field on 79 minute.
  • 81' Goal! Patrick Mullins scores his 7 goal in 284 matches.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Nashville SC! Rodrigo Pineiro comes on to replace Randall Leal.
  • 83' Luke Haakenson does the damage! The net is bulging and Nashville SC surge ahead!
  • 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Richie Laryea, as he is very good at scoring at Nissan Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 90' The referee shows Nashville SC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Another change for Toronto FC made on 90 minute. Auro leaves to be changed by Tsubasa Endoh.
  • Another three points for Nashville SC.

Lineups

Nashville SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Smith

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Armas

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Surridge 5
Jonathan Osorio 4
Lorenzo Insigne 2
Teal Bunbury 2
Hany Mukhtar 2
Luke Haakenson 2
Omar Gonzalez 2
Robert Castellanos 1

Head to Head

2021-06-24 Nashville SC 3–2 Toronto FC 2020-11-24 Toronto FC 0–1 Nashville SC

Nashville SC Form

2021-06-24 Nashville SC 3–2 Toronto FC W 2021-06-19 New York Red Bulls 2–0 Nashville SC L 2021-05-29 Atlanta United FC 2–2 Nashville SC D 2021-05-24 Nashville SC 1–0 Austin FC W 2021-05-16 Real Salt Lake 0–0 Nashville SC D 2021-05-08 Nashville SC 2–0 New England Revolution W

Toronto FC Form

2021-06-24 Nashville SC 3–2 Toronto FC L 2021-06-19 Toronto FC 2–3 Orlando City SC L 2021-05-29 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 Toronto FC L 2021-05-22 Orlando City SC 0–0 Toronto FC D 2021-05-15 New York City FC 1–1 Toronto FC D 2021-05-12 Toronto FC 2–0 Columbus Crew SC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.62 Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: Nashville SC to win 70% + Over 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nashville SC70% Draw18% Toronto FC12%
Actual: Nashville SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Nashville SC or Draw
88%
Draw or Toronto FC
30%
Nashville SC or Toronto FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nashville SC54% Draw36% Toronto FC10%
Actual: Toronto FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
8.7%
1 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
4 – 0
5.7%
4 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Nashville SC

Handicap Nashville SC covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 31% — 69%
-2 31% 21% 48%
-1.5 52% — 48%
-1 52% 21% 27%
-0.5 73% — 27%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 7% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
42% ✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.