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 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 18 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #1 |
| 20 | Points | 40 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 2 / 10 | W / D / L | 12 / 4 / 2 |
| 30 | Scored | 35 |
| 47 | Conceded | 14 |
| -17 | GD | +21 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 2.22 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
42%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
Orlando City SC are 11th (20 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Orlando City SC
0-15
2/2
16-30
5/6
31-45
–/6
46-60
6/3
61-75
5/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nashville SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
5/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
5/1
61-75
5/3
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 11 G |
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 10 G | |
| Hany Mukhtar | 6 G | 4 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Orlando City SC is hosting Nashville SC for another epic battle.
- 5' Nashville SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 10' The 33-year-old Andy Najar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Nashville SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Orlando City SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' Poor challenge from Rodrigo Schlegel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Orlando City SC and Nashville SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' Nashville SC receives a card for a hard tackle on 28.
- 29' The referee shows Nashville SC player a card on 29.
- 30' GOAL! Martin Ojeda fires home to make it 1-0!
- 32' What a moment for Martin Ojeda! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Orlando City SC and Nashville SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' GOAL! Hany Mukhtar scores on 45.
- 46' A tactical swap from Nashville SC — Jacob Shaffelburg on, Patrick Yazbek off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Jacob Shaffelburg makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Nashville SC are in front.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando City SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' The Orlando City SC bench stirs into life. Luis Muriel is withdrawn and Duncan McGuire gets his opportunity.
- 68' Nashville SC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 73' It is a substitution in Orlando City SC team. Ivan Angulo is replaced by Tyrese Spicer on 73 minute.
- 76' A tactical swap from Nashville SC — Matthew Corcoran on, Gaston Brugman off on 76 minutes.
- 77' Jeisson Palacios makes way for Josh Bauer at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nashville SC.
- 82' Orlando City SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 86' Edvard Tagseth makes way for Bryan Acosta at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nashville SC.
- 87' Colin Guske gets the nod from Orlando City SC. He replaces Kyle Smith and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jacob Shaffelburg on 90 minutes.
- 90' Nashville SC ring the changes. Daniel Lovitz has done his job and it is now time for Tate Schmitt to step up.
- Another three points for Orlando City SC.
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 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Benji Michel | 2 |
| Martin Ojeda | 2 |
| Randall Leal | 2 |
| Duncan McGuire | 2 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 2 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Orlando City SC or Nashville SC 79% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Orlando City SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
62%
Draw or Nashville SC
59%
Orlando City SC or Nashville SC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Orlando City SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
5.6%
2 – 3
5.1%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.2%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 19% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.