Venue Location
The match will take place at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. This is Nashville SC’s home stadium, with a capacity of approximately 30,000. The pitch is natural grass, and the venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere during high-stakes games.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT). Note that some sources list the UTC time as 01:00 on February 25, which aligns with 7:00 PM CT on February 24.
Weather Updates
- High temperature: Around 45–50°F (7–10°C)
- Low temperature: Around 27–30°F (-3–-1°C) by evening kickoff
- Conditions: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with a low chance of precipitation (0–10%)
- Wind: 5–12 mph from the northwest
- Humidity: Approximately 47%
- Other details: No significant weather disruptions expected, but it will be chilly—fans should dress warmly. UV index low (around 4 during the day).
Injury Report
- Nashville SC: No reported injuries or suspensions heading into the match. The team is at full strength, with key players like Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar, and Woobens Pacius available after strong performances in recent games.
- Atlético Ottawa: Defender Amer Didic is ruled out for several months due to a fractured leg sustained late in the 2025 season. No other major injuries reported, but the team has a thin roster with only 11 players confirmed under contract for 2026, potentially impacting depth. Goalkeeper Nathan Ingham and midfielder Alberto Zapater are on expiring deals but expected to be available.
Key
Player Matchups
This second leg features several intriguing battles, especially given Nashville’s 2-0 aggregate lead from the first leg. Key matchups to watch:
- Sam Surridge (Nashville SC Forward) vs. Atlético Ottawa Defense: Surridge, who scored in the first leg and netted a brace in Nashville’s MLS opener (4-1 win over New England), will test Ottawa’s backline. With 24 goals in MLS last season, his physicality and finishing could exploit gaps left by the absent Amer Didic. Ottawa’s defenders like Brett Levis and Sergei Kozlovskiy will need to contain him to keep the tie alive.
- Woobens Pacius (Nashville SC Forward) vs. His Former Team: Pacius, who played for Ottawa before joining Nashville, scored the opener in the first leg at his old stadium. Expect emotional intensity as he faces familiar faces like midfielders Manny Aparicio and Abou Sissoko. His knowledge of Ottawa’s style could give Nashville an edge in transitions.
- Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC Midfielder) vs. Atlético Ottawa Midfield: The former MLS MVP’s creativity (assists in recent games) will challenge Ottawa’s engine room, including Gabriel Antinoro and Jean-Aniel Assi. Mukhtar’s ability to unlock defenses could lead to more goals if Ottawa pushes forward chasing the aggregate deficit.
- Ballou Tabla (Atlético Ottawa Forward) vs. Nashville SC Defense: Tabla, a key returning player for Ottawa, has pace and dribbling skills to trouble Nashville’s backline, led by Jack Maher and Josh Bauer. If Ottawa mounts a comeback, Tabla’s one-on-one battles could be pivotal.
Recent Team Forms
- Nashville SC: WW (2-0 win at Atlético Ottawa in CCC Leg 1; 4-1 home win vs. New England in MLS). They’ve scored 6 goals in two games, showing strong attacking form under their revamped squad. Goalkeeper Brian Schwake earned his first MLS win, and newcomers like Warren Madrigal (goal + two assists in MLS opener) have integrated well.
- Atlético Ottawa: L (0-2 home loss to Nashville in CCC Leg 1). Prior to this, they were on a 12-game unbeaten run dating back to August 2025 in CPL, including a dramatic bicycle-kick winner in the final. However, their 2026 form is untested beyond this tie, with preseason focus on defending their CPL title.
Series History
This is only the second meeting between the teams, as they had no prior head-to-head before this CONCACAF Champions Cup tie. Nashville SC won the first leg 2-0 on February 17, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario (goals from Woobens Pacius and Sam Surridge). Aggregate score: Nashville leads 2-0. Ottawa needs at least two goals without reply to force extra time, or more to advance outright.
Betting Trends
- Nashville SC has seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches across all competitions, aligning with their high-scoring start to 2026 (6 goals in 2 games).
- Atlético Ottawa has scored in 17 of their last 19 home games but struggled offensively in the first leg (0 goals). They’ve conceded in recent outings and are winless against MLS sides historically.
- Home teams in CONCACAF Champions Cup second legs have won 70% of ties when leading by 2+ goals after Leg 1 (based on recent tournaments).
- Public betting leans heavily toward Nashville (80% of bets on them to win), with sharp money on over 2.5 goals due to Ottawa’s need to attack.
- Trend to watch: Nashville has kept clean sheets in both 2026 games so far; Ottawa has a +1.5 handicap cover in 24 straight home games (though this is away).
MATCH ODDS
Atlético Ottawa + 900
Nashville SC – 400
Draw + 500
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 23, 2026
