GEODIS Park, Nashville, TN
Kickoff: 7:30 PM CT
A matchup between two clubs heading in completely different directions. Atlanta United arrive struggling, winless in five straight, and sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Nashville SC, meanwhile, are in elite form — unbeaten in 12 straight, dominant at home, and boasting one of the league’s best defensive records. The contrast in momentum, roster stability, and tactical identity makes this a high‑pressure test for Atlanta and a prime opportunity for Nashville to extend their lead atop the conference.
Venue — GEODIS Park
Location: Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, Nashville
Capacity: ~30,000
Surface: Natural grass
Home Advantage: One of MLS’s strongest home environments; Nashville’s defensive structure thrives on this pitch, and crowd intensity boosts tempo.
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 84–88°F at kickoff
Humidity: ~65%
Wind: 5–9 mph from the southwest
Rain: 20% chance of scattered showers
Impact:
Warm, humid conditions favor Nashville’s physical style
Slight wind may affect long diagonal balls
Fast pitch expected, benefiting transition-heavy teams
Injury Report
Atlanta United FC
Thiago Almada — OUT (ankle)
Giorgos Giakoumakis — OUT (hamstring)
Saba Lobjanidze — Day‑to‑day (groin)
Miles Robinson — OUT (knee)
Edwin Mosquera — Day‑to‑day (hip)
Atlanta is missing its two most important attackers (Almada & Giakoumakis) and its defensive anchor (Robinson), severely impacting both creativity and stability.
Nashville SC
Walker Zimmerman — Day‑to‑day (calf)
Jacob Shaffelburg — OUT (shoulder)
Aníbal Godoy — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
Tyler Boyd — OUT (foot)
Nashville’s core remains intact; Zimmerman’s availability is the biggest swing factor for their back line.
Team Records & Recent Form
Atlanta United (3–9–2)
Last 5: 0–3–2
Goals For: 14
Goals Against: 27
Trend: Struggling to score without Almada; defensive breakdowns late in matches.
Nashville SC (10–1–3)
Last 5: 4–1–0
Goals For: 22
Goals Against: 9
Trend: Elite defensive form; attack efficient and balanced.
Key Player Matchups
Hany Mukhtar (NSH) vs. Atlanta Midfield
Mukhtar’s creativity, movement, and ability to break lines will challenge Atlanta’s depleted midfield. Edge: Mukhtar
Sam Surridge (NSH) vs. Atlanta Back Line
Surridge’s finishing and aerial presence vs. an Atlanta defense missing Robinson. Edge: Surridge
Brooks Lennon (ATL) vs. Shaq Moore (NSH)
Lennon’s crossing ability vs. Moore’s defensive discipline. Edge: Moore
Dax McCarty (NSH) vs. Tristan Muyumba (ATL)
Experience vs. athleticism; McCarty’s control of tempo is key. Edge: McCarty
Series History
All‑time: Nashville lead 6–3–4
At GEODIS Park: Nashville unbeaten (3–0–2)
Trend: Nashville’s defensive structure consistently frustrates Atlanta’s possession‑heavy approach.
Betting Trends
Atlanta United
Winless in last 5
1–6–1 on the road
Under has hit in 6 of last 9
Conceding 1.9 goals per match
Nashville SC
Unbeaten in 12 straight
6–0–1 at home
Under has hit in 7 of last 10
Allowing just 0.64 goals per match at home
MATCH ODDS
Atlanta United FC + 450
Nashville SC – 195
Draw + 330
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 16, 2026
