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 22 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 23 games · 53 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 23 | 53 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 22 | 42 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 21 | 37 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 22 | 37 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 22 | 35 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 22 | 31 |
| 7 | New York City FC | 23 | 29 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 22 | 26 |
| 9 | Toronto FC | 22 | 25 |
| 10 | D.C. United SC | 22 | 25 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 22 | 25 |
| 12 | Philadelphia Union | 22 | 24 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 22 | 21 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 22 | 21 |
| 15 | Columbus Crew SC | 22 | 20 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 21 | 43 |
| 17 | Houston Dynamo | 22 | 39 |
| 18 | Los Angeles FC | 23 | 36 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 22 | 34 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 22 | 34 |
| 21 | St. Louis City | 22 | 34 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 22 | 31 |
| 23 | San Diego FC | 22 | 30 |
| 24 | Minnesota United FC | 22 | 29 |
| 25 | Real Salt Lake | 21 | 28 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 22 | 28 |
| 27 | Seattle Sounders FC | 21 | 26 |
| 28 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 23 | 26 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 22 | 24 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 22 | 15 |
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 |
| 25 | Points | 53 |
| 22 | Played | 23 |
| 7 / 4 / 11 | W / D / L | 16 / 5 / 2 |
| 37 | Scored | 47 |
| 54 | Conceded | 17 |
| -17 | GD | +30 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 2.30 |
| 32% | Win % | 70% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
48%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
Orlando City SC are 11th (25 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (53 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Orlando City SC
0-15
2/2
16-30
6/6
31-45
–/7
46-60
7/3
61-75
6/4
76+
3/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nashville SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
6/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
5/4
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 11 G |
| Tyrese Spicer | 6 G |
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 13 G | |
| Hany Mukhtar | 10 G | 6 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Orlando City SC launch into their encounter with Nashville SC.
- 5' Jeisson Palacios is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Orlando City SC tonight.
- 10' USA international Alex Freeman has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Nashville SC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 22' Rodrigo Schlegel picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 27' Edvard Tagseth has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Hany Mukhtar on 28 minutes.
- 29' The referee has no hesitation. Edvard Tagseth is booked for Nashville SC — card on 29.
- 30' GOAL! Martin Ojeda fires home to make it 1-0!
- 32' The deadlock is broken! Martin Ojeda gets on the scoresheet on 32 minutes.
- 37' Nashville SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Orlando City SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Against the run of play, Hany Mukhtar has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Nashville SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacob Shaffelburg is hanging Patrick Yazbek on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Brilliant from the ! Jacob Shaffelburg makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 51.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' The Orlando City SC bench stirs into life. Luis Muriel is withdrawn and Duncan McGuire gets his opportunity.
- 68' Orlando City SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 73' A tactical swap from Orlando City SC — Tyrese Spicer on, Ivan Angulo off on 73 minutes.
- 76' Another change for Nashville SC made on 76 minute. Gaston Brugman leaves to be changed by Matthew Corcoran.
- 77' Josh Bauer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jeisson Palacios at the 77 minute mark.
- 82' It looks like no one’s ball. Orlando City SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 86' Bryan Acosta gets the nod from Nashville SC. He replaces Edvard Tagseth and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Colin Guske has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Smith on 87 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jacob Shaffelburg argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' A tactical swap from Nashville SC — Tate Schmitt on, Daniel Lovitz off on 90 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Nashville 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 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 2 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Benji Michel | 2 |
| Martin Ojeda | 2 |
| Randall Leal | 2 |
| Duncan McGuire | 2 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
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: 4.05
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
7.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
5.7%
2 – 3
5.1%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
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
12%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.