Thursday , 2 July 2026

Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Orlando City SC
1 – 1
Full Time
Nashville SC
Sun 31 Oct 2021 · 20:00 UTC Exploria Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 40' Walker Zimmerman
Jhegson Mendez 49' Y
Y 55' Alistair Johnston
Y 56' Alistair Johnston
Junior Urso 57' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC — MLS at Exploria 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

5
4
4
Orlando City SC 13 games · Avg 3.4 goals Nashville SC
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-31 Orlando City SC 1–1 Nashville SC 2021-09-30 Nashville SC 2–2 Orlando City SC 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

Recent Form

Orlando City SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Oct Nashville SC H 1–1 D
27 Oct Columbus Crew SC A 2–3 L
24 Oct New England Revolution H 2–2 D
20 Oct Montreal Impact FC H 1–1 D
16 Oct FC Cincinnati A 1–0 W
02 Oct D.C. United SC H 2–1 W
Nashville SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Oct Orlando City SC A 1–1 D
27 Oct FC Cincinnati A 6–3 W
23 Oct Philadelphia Union A 0–1 L
21 Oct Columbus Crew SC H 1–1 D
16 Oct D.C. United SC A 0–0 D
03 Oct New York City FC A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Orlando City SC Nashville SC
#13 Position #1
14 Points 33
15 Played 14
4 / 2 / 9 W / D / L 10 / 3 / 1
23 Scored 31
44 Conceded 11
-21 GD +20
0.93 PPG 2.36
27% Win % 71%

Key Stats

62% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
62% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
43% Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season

Orlando City SC are 13th (14 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Orlando City SC and Nashville SC get this one started.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Smith might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Orlando City SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 18' A goal from the USA international Daryl Dike! He fires home on 18 to make it 1-0!
  • 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Muyl, as he is very good at scoring at Exploria Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Walker Zimmerman is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Orlando City SC.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' Nashville SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 40' Controversy at the stadium! Walker Zimmerman argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 45' 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 Brian Anunga suffering a number of foals already.
  • 49' Orlando City SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 49.
  • 53' Hany Mukhtar doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 55' Alistair Johnston was booked on 55.
  • 56' That is a Yellow card for Nashville SC. Alistair Johnston will be fuming at that decision.
  • 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Junior Urso.
  • 62' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Nashville SC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 67' The 33-year-old Antonio Carlos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 72' Nashville SC make a change. Charles Sapong trudges off to be replaced by Ake Arnaud Loba on 72 minutes.
  • 74' The whistle greets Chris Mueller as he departs to be replaced by Benji Michel.
  • 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 80' Brian Anunga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alex Muyl at the 80 minute mark.
  • 81' Nashville SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brian Anunga is hanging Alex Muyl on the field on 81 minute.
  • 85' The Orlando City SC bench stirs into life. Jhegson Mendez is withdrawn and Alexandre Pato gets his opportunity.
  • 86' The whistle greets Jhegson Mendez as he departs to be replaced by Alexandre Pato.
  • 90' Silvester van der Water is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nani at the 90 minute mark.
  • The points are shared — Orlando City SC 1-1 Nashville SC. Honours even.

Lineups

Orlando City SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Óscar Pareja

Nashville SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Smith

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2021-10-31 Orlando City SC 1–1 Nashville SC 2021-09-30 Nashville SC 2–2 Orlando City SC 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

Orlando City SC Form

2021-10-31 Orlando City SC 1–1 Nashville SC D 2021-10-27 Columbus Crew SC 3–2 Orlando City SC L 2021-10-24 Orlando City SC 2–2 New England Revolution D 2021-10-20 Orlando City SC 1–1 Montreal Impact FC D 2021-10-16 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Orlando City SC W 2021-10-02 Orlando City SC 2–1 D.C. United SC W

Nashville SC Form

2021-10-31 Orlando City SC 1–1 Nashville SC D 2021-10-27 FC Cincinnati 3–6 Nashville SC W 2021-10-23 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Nashville SC L 2021-10-21 Nashville SC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC D 2021-10-16 D.C. United SC 0–0 Nashville SC D 2021-10-03 New York City FC 0–0 Nashville SC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12 Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.68 Nashville SC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Orlando City SC22% Draw20% Nashville SC58%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.8
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

Orlando City SC or Draw
43%
Draw or Nashville SC
78%
Orlando City SC or Nashville SC
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Orlando City SC13% Draw35% Nashville SC52%
Actual: Orlando City SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 3
7.7%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
7.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
1 – 4
5.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 4
4.7%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 1
3.7%
0 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC

Handicap Orlando City SC covers Push Nashville SC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 8% 87%
-0.5 13% — 87%
+0.5 31% — 69%
+1 31% 20% 49%
+1.5 51% — 49%
+2 51% 20% 29%
+2.5 71% — 29%

Clean Sheet

Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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