Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Kickoff: 7:30 PM CT / 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Nashville enters at 7‑1‑1, one of the hottest teams in MLS with elite defensive metrics and efficient attacking patterns. Philadelphia arrives at 1‑7‑2, enduring one of the roughest starts in club history, struggling on both ends of the pitch.
This is a matchup of a surging contender vs. a team searching for answers.
WEATHER REPORT — GEODIS PARK
Forecast: Clear and mild
Temperature: 66–70°F
Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest
Rain Chance: <10%
Impact:
Ideal playing conditions
Fast surface favors Nashville’s vertical transitions
Minimal weather impact on set pieces or long balls
INJURY REPORT
Nashville SC
No major injuries reported
One midfielder listed as day‑to‑day (probable)
Philadelphia Union
No major injuries reported
Monitoring a defender with minor muscle tightness (expected to play)
Both teams project to be near full strength.
TACTICAL & PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Hany Mukhtar (NSH) vs. Philadelphia Midfield
Mukhtar remains one of MLS’s most dangerous creators, thriving between the lines. Philadelphia must deny him space or risk being carved open repeatedly.
Edge: Nashville
2. Sam Surridge (NSH) vs. Union Center‑Backs
Surridge’s aerial presence and finishing ability have been central to Nashville’s attacking surge. Philadelphia’s back line has struggled with marking and spacing.
Edge: Nashville
3. Julián Carranza (PHI) vs. Nashville Back Line
Carranza remains Philadelphia’s most dangerous finisher. Nashville’s elite defensive structure makes this a difficult matchup.
Edge: Nashville
4. Goalkeeping: Joe Willis (NSH) vs. Andre Blake (PHI)
Blake is one of MLS’s best keepers, but he’s facing heavy pressure behind a struggling defense. Willis benefits from Nashville’s compact shape.
Edge: Even
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
NASHVILLE SC (7‑1‑1)
Last 5: W‑W‑D‑W‑W
Goals For: 15
Goals Against: 6
Trend: Elite form, strong on both ends
Strengths:
Compact defensive structure
Efficient finishing
Strong home‑field advantage
Weaknesses:
Occasional slow buildup
Reliance on Mukhtar for creativity
PHILADELPHIA UNION (1‑7‑2)
Last 5: L‑L‑D‑L‑L
Goals For: 8
Goals Against: 20
Trend: One of MLS’s coldest teams
Strengths:
Capable in transition
Strong goalkeeping
Weaknesses:
Defensive breakdowns
Poor road form
Inconsistent midfield control
Limited chance creation
SERIES HISTORY
Last 7 meetings: Nashville leads 4‑2‑1
At GEODIS Park: Nashville 2‑0‑1
Nashville has conceded 1 goal or fewer in 6 of the last 7 meetings
Philadelphia has not won in Nashville since joining MLS
Nashville holds a clear historical and stylistic edge.
BETTING TRENDS
Nashville SC
4‑0‑1 at home in last 5
Unders hitting in 5 of last 8
Scored first in 7 of last 9
Philadelphia Union
0‑4‑1 in last 5
Overs hitting in 6 of last 8
Conceded first in 7 of last 9
Matchup Trends
Nashville unbeaten in last 5 vs. Philadelphia
Unders hitting in 4 of last 6 meetings
MATCH ODDS
Nashville SC + 190
Philadelphia Union + 140
Draw + 245
Over 2.5 + 100 Under 2.5 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 1, 2026
