Nashville SC

vs

Orlando City SC

Preview

Nashville SC (home)

• Nashville SC have made a strong start to MLS 2026, taking 10 points from their first 4 matches to sit 5th in the Eastern Conference.
• The home side are undefeated in their last 5 competitive matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
• They come into this game after a 3-0 home victory over Minnesota United and a 1-0 away win over Columbus Crew.
• Sam Surridge has 4 goals in 3 matches this season.
• Hany Mukhtar continues to provide the creative spark from midfield.
• Recent home stats:
  • 3.5 goals per home game.
  • 1.0 goals conceded per home game.

Orlando City SC (away)

• Orlando City SC have won only 1 of their last 5 games (4 defeats, 1 win).
• The visitors have 3 points from their opening four games and sit 27th place.
• This trip to Tennessee looks tough after they were breached five times in their only away game.
• Martin Ojeda has registered 2 goals in 4 MLS 2026 games.
• Ivan Angulo has 2 assists in 4 league appearances.

Head-to-Head

• The most recent MLS meeting in 2025 saw Orlando win 3-2 at home.
• In the last 5 meetings across competitions, Orlando have 3 wins and Nashville have 2 wins.

Key Players

• For Nashville SC:
  • Sam Surridge - 4 goals in 3 matches.
  • Hany Mukhtar - creative midfield spark.
  • Joe Willis - provided solid goalkeeping during the unbeaten run.
• For Orlando City SC:
  • Martin Ojeda - 2 goals in 4 games.
  • Ivan Angulo - 2 assists in 4 league appearances.
  • Facundo Torres - offers flair and creativity but lacks consistency.

Betting Insights

• Back Nashville SC to win at 1.63.
• Nashville have been effective at turning opponents over with a high-pressing style.
• Orlando have lost their two most recent away games without scoring.
• Back Nashville to win to nil at 2.25.

Prediction

• Expect a home victory for Nashville SC thanks to momentum and home advantage.
• A clean sheet for Nashville is a plausible outcome given Orlando’s away struggles.