Venue Location
GEODIS Park
501 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Capacity: ~30,000
Surface: Natural grass
This is a Nashville SC home match. Minnesota United FC is the visiting side. GEODIS Park features a vibrant supporter atmosphere, with this match promoted as a “Barbie Game Day™” event.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT (8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT / 01:30 UTC March 8)
Broadcast: Apple TV+ (MLS Season Pass) – English & Spanish feeds.
Weather Updates (Nashville, TN)Early March in Nashville: Mild and transitional.
- High: 60–68 °F (16–20 °C) during day, cooling to ~50–58 °F (10–14 °C) by kickoff.
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with a low-to-moderate chance (20–40%) of isolated showers; winds light, 5–10 mph.
- Field/venue impact: Grass field in excellent condition; no postponement risk. Comfortable for fans—light layers for evening.
Recent Team Forms
Nashville SC (form: W-D):
- Win vs. New England Revolution (4-1 home opener; Sam Surridge brace highlighted)
- Draw @ FC Dallas (0-0 road; first MLS clean sheet for GK Brian Schwake)
Form: Strong start—efficient attack led by Surridge, solid defensively with clean sheet on road; unbeaten across early matches.
Minnesota United FC (form: W-D or D-W mix):
- Win in home opener (massive victory noted)
- Draw or mixed result in other early match
Form: Positive momentum from Year 10 home win; riding energy but facing road test; balanced but tested defensively.
Series History (All-Time MLS Regular Season)
- Total meetings: ~8–10 (since Nashville joined MLS)
- Nashville slight edge at home (strong recent home record vs. Minnesota)
- Recent trend: Competitive; Nashville unbeaten in most recent home fixtures vs. Loons. Games often moderate-scoring with defensive battles; Nashville dominant at GEODIS in interconference clashes.
Injury Report
Nashville SC (key absences/questionables):
- No major long-term absences reported; core available including Sam Surridge (in form), GK Brian Schwake (clean sheet streak potential), Wil Trapp (midfield).
- Minor knocks possible from congested early schedule.
Minnesota United FC (key notes):
- No significant new injuries highlighted; squad healthy after strong home result.
- Travel to South a factor, but depth intact.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
- Nashville’s Sam Surridge (Golden Boot contender form) vs. Minnesota backline – Surridge’s brace in opener could exploit any Loons defensive lapses on road.
- Minnesota attackers (e.g., Bongokuhle Hlongwane or Tani Oluwaseyi style threats) vs. Nashville defense (Schwake in goal) – Minnesota needs road finishing; Nashville compact early.
- Midfield battle: Nashville’s Wil Trapp control vs. Minnesota’s engine—key for tempo.
- Set pieces: Both dangerous; watch Surridge aerial threat.
Betting Trends (Early 2026 Season + H2H)
- Nashville: Strong home form early; clean sheet on road, goals from key attackers; overs in high-output games.
- Minnesota: Unbeaten but road tests; balanced scoring.
- Head-to-head: Nashville home dominance; moderate totals.
- Early MLS: Home teams winning ~50%; overs ~55% in unbeaten clashes.
MATCH ODDS
Minnesota United FC + 330
Nashville SC – 130
Draw + 300
Over 2.75 – 110 Under 2.75 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 6, 2026
