Venue: The match will be played at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee (Nashville SC’s home stadium, capacity approximately 30,000).
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:15 PM CT / 6:15 PM ET (gates open around 3:30 PM CT). This is a road game for Orlando City SC and a home fixture for Nashville SC in Matchday 5 of the 2026 MLS season, with global broadcast on Apple TV + FS1.
Weather Updates
Unseasonably warm and sunny conditions are expected for late March in Nashville. Forecast for kickoff: approximately 81°F (27°C) high / 66°F (19°C) low, mostly sunny skies, light winds around 5-7 mph from the southwest, 20% chance of rain, and 62-64% humidity. The pitch should be in excellent condition, favoring a fast, technical, and open game with plenty of attacking transitions rather than a gritty, physical slog. Attendance is projected near sellout with fans enjoying spring-like warmth.
Recent Team Forms
Orlando City SC (Last 4 results – 1-3-0 overall):
Mar 14: 2-1 win vs. CF Montréal (home)
Mar 7: 0-5 loss @ New York City FC
Mar 1: 2-4 loss vs. Inter Miami CF (home)
Earlier loss to open the season.
The Lions finally earned their first win and three points under new head coach Martin Perelman against Montréal but have been leaky defensively on the road (outscored 10-0 in two away games) and inconsistent overall.
Nashville SC (Last 4 results – 3-0-1 overall):
Nashville enters on a marauding unbeaten run across all competitions (including Concacaf Champions Cup), with strong recent MLS results featuring multiple clean sheets and high-scoring wins. They have been dominant at GEODIS Park, showcasing attacking firepower and defensive solidity.
Injury Report
Nashville SC:
OUT: Chris Applewhite (leg).
QUESTIONABLE: Isaiah LeFlore (leg).
Orlando City SC:
OUT: Wilder Cartagena (thigh), Joran Gerbet (knee), Robin Jansson (foot).
QUESTIONABLE: Eduard Atuesta (thigh), David Brekalo (lower leg), Tyrese Spicer (thigh), Tiago (lower leg).
No suspensions or international duty issues noted. Orlando’s midfield and backline depth are significantly tested.
Key Player Matchups
Sam Surridge (Nashville, striker) vs. Orlando center-backs (with Jansson out): Surridge has been on fire with multiple multi-goal games already; Orlando’s depleted defense must contain his movement, hold-up play, and finishing in the box.
Hany Mukhtar / Cristian Espinoza (Nashville, attack/midfield) vs. Orlando midfield (Atuesta questionable): Nashville’s creative duo could exploit gaps left by Orlando injuries, especially in transitions and set pieces.
Duncan McGuire / Facundo Torres (Orlando, attack) vs. Nashville backline: Orlando’s counter-attacking threats need to generate chances against a Nashville side that has kept multiple clean sheets.
Goalkeepers: Maxime Crépeau (Orlando – returning from suspension) vs. Nashville’s starter. Crépeau faces heavy pressure given Orlando’s road struggles.
Nashville’s home crowd, set-piece delivery, and high press could overwhelm a shorthanded Orlando side.
Series History
The all-time series is relatively even across 18-19 meetings, with Orlando City holding a slight edge (7-8 wins to Nashville’s 6, plus 5 draws). Goals have been common (average ~3.2 per game), with both teams scoring in 61% of encounters. Nashville has been competitive at home recently, but Orlando snapped some streaks in prior visits. Expect a high-intensity Eastern Conference rivalry battle rather than a runaway.
Moneyline: Nashville SC heavy home favorites at -190 to -225; Orlando City SC +425 to +525; Draw +340 to +360.
Spread: Nashville -1.5 (+128 to +140); Orlando +1.5 (-164).
Total Goals: Over 2.5 -115 to -172 (strong lean); Under 2.5 +138 to +140.
Betting Trends
Nashville: Unbeaten in 2026 (strongest start in club history); multiple clean sheets and high-scoring home games; covering spreads consistently; Over 2.5 hitting frequently in recent outings.
Orlando: Poor road form (0-2-0 away, heavily outscored); just one win overall; leaky defense (conceding 4+ in multiple games); struggled to cover as underdogs.
Head-to-Head/League: High-scoring affairs common; Nashville strong coming from behind or in transitions; early 2026 Eastern games trending toward goals and home dominance for hot starters.
MATCH ODDS
Orlando City SC + 475
Nashville SC – 200
Draw + 350
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 + 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 20, 2026
