Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee, USA (Nashville SC home).
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT (8:30 p.m. ET).
Broadcast: FS1 (English), TUDN (Spanish), and streaming options including ConcacafGO and MLS platforms.
This is the first leg of a two-legged semifinal tie. The second leg is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Estadio Universitario in Monterrey, Mexico. The aggregate winner advances to the single-match final on May 30.
Weather Updates: Expect warm spring conditions with daytime highs near 80–81°F. A significant chance of showers and thunderstorms develops in the evening (40%+ after 3–5 p.m., potentially reaching 100% overnight). Severe weather risk includes damaging winds and large hail, though tornado threat is low. Locally heavy rain is possible, which could affect pitch conditions, ball movement, and potentially cause a delay at GEODIS Park. Fans and bettors should monitor updates closer to kickoff.
Injury Report:
Nashville SC: OUT – Chris Applewhite (lower body), Thomas Williams (lower body). Sam Surridge has recently returned from injury and is expected to bolster the attack. Other key players like Hany Mukhtar appear available and in strong form.
Tigres UANL: Limited public details on specific absences for this match, but Liga MX teams often manage rotation and minor issues. Veteran forward André-Pierre Gignac may start on the bench as an impact substitute. Monitor final lineups for any last-minute changes.
Both sides are relatively healthy for a semifinal, though Nashville’s absences are in defensive depth.
Player Matchups & Key Players:
This pits Nashville’s dynamic MLS attacking trio against Tigres’ experienced Liga MX core.
Nashville SC: Hany Mukhtar (creator and scorer), Sam Surridge (poacher/target man), and Cristian Espinoza (winger supply) form a dangerous front. Midfielders like Patrick Yazbek and others provide balance.
Tigres UANL: Rodrigo Aguirre (leading scorer in the tournament with multiple goals) and supporting attackers like Oziel Herrera pose the main threats. Tigres boast strong midfield control and defensive organization typical of top Mexican sides.
Key battles include Nashville’s home crowd energy and high press versus Tigres’ tactical discipline and counter-attacking ability. GEODIS Park’s atmosphere could play a major role in disrupting Tigres’ rhythm.
Team Records & Recent Forms:
Nashville SC: Strong 2026 campaign overall, sitting comfortably in MLS standings. They are undefeated through the Concacaf Champions Cup (multiple clean sheets and impressive away wins, including against Club América). Recent MLS form includes a 4-2 home win over Charlotte and a four-game winning streak across competitions. Excellent home record and momentum heading into this historic semifinal (first-ever appearance for the club).
Tigres UANL: Consistent Liga MX performers with deep playoff experience and multiple prior deep runs in this tournament. Recent results show solid wins (including high-scoring league victories) and advancement past Seattle Sounders. They bring veteran savvy but face a tough road environment.
Nashville enters with strong recent form and home advantage; Tigres are battle-tested but must navigate an unfamiliar hostile venue.
Series History: First-ever competitive meeting between Nashville SC and Tigres UANL. No prior head-to-head record.
Betting Trends
Nashville has been difficult to beat at GEODIS Park and thrives in knockout scenarios. Semifinal legs often start cautiously with lower scoring. Home teams in this competition stage have performed well, but Tigres’ quality makes them dangerous on the counter. Nashville’s strong CCC run (outscoring opponents heavily) supports home-side confidence.
MATCH ODDS
Tigres UNAL + 220
Nashville SC + 130
Draw + 225
Over 2.5 + 120 Under 2.5 – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 27, 2026
