Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC — MLS at Inter&Co Stadium.
- Orlando City SC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 14 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Nashville SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Sep | D.C. United SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Nashville SC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 17 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | H | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Orlando City SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Atlanta United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Orlando City SC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | New York City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | St. Louis City | A | 1–3 | L |
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)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
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' KICK OFF: Nashville SC gets underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The travelling Nashville SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Orlando City SC in their trying to find a way past Nashville SC's compact .
- 22' Rodrigo Schlegel is having his name booked by the referee on 22.
- 27' Robin Jansson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 12 appearances.
- 28' The referee has no hesitation. Hany Mukhtar is booked for Nashville SC — card on 28.
- 29' Edvard Tagseth was booked on 29.
- 30' What a moment for Martin Ojeda! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
- 32' A goal from the Argentina international Martin Ojeda! He fires home on 32 to make it 2-0!
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' Orlando City SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nashville SC backline.
- 46' A stunning finish from Hany Mukhtar — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' Fresh legs for Nashville SC! Jacob Shaffelburg comes on to replace Patrick Yazbek.
- 51' Jacob Shaffelburg has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pedro Gallese, as he is very good at scoring at Inter&Co Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 63' The crowd applauds Luis Muriel as he leaves the pitch. Duncan McGuire steps in for Orlando City SC.
- 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' Another change for Orlando City SC made on 73 minute. Ivan Angulo leaves to be changed by Tyrese Spicer.
- 76' Another substitution for Nashville SC to replace Gaston Brugman by Matthew Corcoran on 76 minute.
- 77' Nashville SC make a change. Jeisson Palacios trudges off to be replaced by Josh Bauer on 77 minutes.
- 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 86' Nashville SC make a change. Edvard Tagseth trudges off to be replaced by Bryan Acosta on 86 minutes.
- 87' The Orlando City SC manager makes a substitution. Kyle Smith departs to be replaced by Colin Guske.
- 90' That is a card for Nashville SC. Jacob Shaffelburg will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' It is a substitution in Nashville SC team. Daniel Lovitz is replaced by Tate Schmitt on 90 minute.
- Nashville SC will have plenty to reflect on. Orlando City SC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Luis Muriel ↓ Duncan McGuire 63'
- 15
- 10
- 20
- 1
- 6
-
24
Kyle Smith ↓ Colin Guske 87'
-
77
Ivan Angulo ↓ Tyrese Spicer 73'
- 30
- 4
- 87
Bench
- 68
-
13
Duncan McGuire ↑ 63'
- 12
- 95
-
17
Dagur THorhallsson ↑ 86'
-
14
Tyrese Spicer ↑ 73'
- 29
-
25
Colin Guske ↑ 87'
- 11
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 7
- 19
- 1
-
2
Daniel Lovitz ↓ Tate Schmitt 90'
- 31
- 10
-
20
Edvard Tagseth ↓ Bryan Acosta 86'
- 5
- 8
-
4
Jeisson Palacios ↓ Josh Bauer 77'
Bench
-
6
Bryan Acosta ↑ 86'
- 12
- 11
-
14
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 46'
-
3
Tate Schmitt ↑ 90'
- 99
-
22
Josh Bauer ↑ 77'
- 33
-
16
Matthew Corcoran ↑ 76'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 7 |
| Daryl Dike | 6 |
| Duncan McGuire | 2 |
| Randall Leal | 2 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 2 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Martin Ojeda | 2 |
| Benji Michel | 2 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.62
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Orlando City SC or Nashville SC 80% + Over 2.5 goals 80%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Orlando City SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
57%
Draw or Nashville SC
63%
Orlando City SC or Nashville SC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Orlando City SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 4
4.1%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 4
3.7%
3 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 13% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 19% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 16% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.