Nashville SC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nashville SC vs Toronto FC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.
- Nashville SC 27 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- Toronto FC 27 games · 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Toronto FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 04 Aug | Portland Timbers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jul | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Nashville SC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 31 Jul | New England Revolution | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jul | Charlotte FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Nashville SC | Toronto FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #13 |
| 60 | Points | 29 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 18 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 11 / 10 |
| 55 | Scored | 39 |
| 21 | Conceded | 51 |
| +34 | GD | -12 |
| 2.22 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 67% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
48%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
Nashville SC are 1st (60 pts). Toronto FC are 13th (29 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
Toronto FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
4/7
61-75
7/6
76+
9/10
■ 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 |
Toronto FC
| Daniel Salloi | 7 G | 5 A |
| Josh Sargent | 7 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nashville SC to score. At the same time, Toronto FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dax McCarty.
- 7' Hany Mukhtar has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 8 goals to his name this season.
- 12' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 19' Toronto FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jonathan Osorio on 19.
- 24' Nashville SC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 29' Toronto FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 34' Nashville SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Toronto FC's shape.
- 39' Goal! Hany Mukhtar scores his 97 goal in 17 matches.
- 40' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Richie Laryea.
- 41' GOAL! Hany Mukhtar fires home to make it 2-1!
- 44' A stunning finish from Jonathan Osorio — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 49' Against the run of play, David Romney has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' Federico Bernardeschi doubles the advantage! 3-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 59' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 61' The referee calls foul for Charles Sapong. He receives a Yellow card.
- 62' Another change for Nashville SC made on 62 minute. Teal Bunbury leaves to be changed by Randall Leal.
- 63' Another substitution for Nashville SC to replace Teal Bunbury by Randall Leal on 63 minute.
- 64' Fresh legs for Toronto FC! Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty comes on to replace Richie Laryea.
- 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 71' Controversy at the stadium! Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 77' What a moment for Lorenzo Insigne! That strike on 77 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Ayo Akinola is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jesus Jimenez at the 80 minute mark.
- 84' Magnificent from Walker Zimmerman! That is 24 goals in 293 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' Nashville SC ring the changes. Dax McCarty has done his job and it is now time for Ethan Zubak to step up.
- 90' Kosi Thompson gets the nod from Toronto FC. He replaces Jonathan Osorio and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final score is 3-4.
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Shaq Moore ↓ Eric Miller 80'
- 4
-
12
Teal Bunbury ↓ Randall Leal 63'
- 54
-
19
Alex Muyl ↓ Luke Haakenson 80'
- 1
- 25
-
6
Dax McCarty ↓ Ethan Zubak 89'
- 2
- 10
- 17
Bench
-
11
Ethan Zubak ↑ 89'
-
8
Randall Leal ↑ 63'
- 7
-
15
Eric Miller ↑ 80'
- 23
- 5
- 30
-
26
Luke Haakenson ↑ 80'
- 32
Coach
Gary Smith
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 24
- 44
- 25
- 23
- 4
-
21
Jonathan Osorio ↓ Kosi Thompson 90'
- 19
-
9
Jesus Jimenez ↓ Ayo Akinola 80'
-
11
Jayden Nelson ↓ Deandre Kerr 80'
- 5
Bench
-
20
Ayo Akinola ↑ 80'
-
15
Doneil Henry ↑ 90'
- 27
- 1
- 99
-
7
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty ↑ 64'
-
29
Deandre Kerr ↑ 80'
- 38
-
47
Kosi Thompson ↑ 90'
Coach
Bob Bradley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Surridge | 5 |
| Jonathan Osorio | 4 |
| Hany Mukhtar | 4 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Teal Bunbury | 2 |
| Luke Haakenson | 2 |
| Omar Gonzalez | 2 |
| Federico Bernardeschi | 1 |
Head to Head
Nashville SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.26
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Toronto FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Toronto FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.5
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 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
76%
Draw or Toronto FC
48%
Nashville SC or Toronto FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | Toronto FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 21% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

