MLS Match Preview: Charlotte FC (4-3-2) vs. Nashville SC (6-1-1)

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Venue: GEODIS Park — Nashville, Tennessee

Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM local time (Apple TV)

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Typical late‑April Nashville conditions: mid‑70s temperatures, light humidity, and low rain probability (inference).

Injury Report

No official injury lists appeared in the search results. Both clubs are expected to field near‑full squads unless matchday reports indicate otherwise.

Team Records

Nashville SC: 6‑1‑1 (19 pts)

Charlotte FC: 4‑3‑2 (14 pts)

Recent Team Form

Nashville SC — Last 5

Win, Win, Loss, Win, Win

Charlotte FC — Last 5

Loss, Win, Loss, Win, Win

Form takeaway: Nashville are in excellent form, but Charlotte have won three of their last five and are trending upward.

Series History

(Last five meetings)

Apr 11, 2026: Nashville 2–1 Charlotte

May 10, 2025: Nashville 2–1 Charlotte

Apr 5, 2025: Charlotte 2–1 Nashville

May 11, 2024: Charlotte 1–0 Nashville

Mar 16, 2024: Nashville 2–1 Charlotte

Trend: Nashville have won three of the last five, including the most recent meeting.

Key Player Matchups

Nashville SC Top Scorers

Sam Surridge: 7 goals in 6 matches

Cristian Espinoza: 3 goals, 4 assists

Hany Mukhtar: 2 goals, 4 assists

Charlotte FC Top Scorers

Pablo Biel: 4 goals, 3 assists

I. Toklomati: 3 goals

A. Goodwin: 3 goals

Matchup focus:

Surridge vs. Charlotte’s center‑backs — Nashville’s most dangerous finisher.

Biel vs. Nashville’s midfield — Charlotte’s creative engine.

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryNashvilleCharlotte
Possession53%47.7%
Shots per match12.911.5
Shots on goal5.95.5
Passing accuracy87.8%86.7%
Expected Goals15.013.5

Takeaway: Nashville hold slight statistical edges across most categories.

Betting Trends

Nashville have won 4 of their last 5.

Charlotte have won 3 of their last 5.

Nashville have won 3 straight head‑to‑head meetings.

Both teams average 2+ goals in recent matches.

MATCH ODDS

Charlotte FC                       + 400

Nashville SC                       – 155

Draw                                     + 310

Over 2.5 – 130                   Under 2.5 + 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

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