Venue: GEODIS Park — Nashville, Tennessee
Kickoff: 7:30 PM CT / 8:30 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: 30,000
Venue Profile — GEODIS Park
GEODIS Park is one of MLS’s premier soccer‑specific venues:
Elite defensive home environment — Nashville concedes among the fewest home goals in MLS.
Fast natural‑grass surface ideal for Nashville’s structured buildup.
High‑energy supporter section creates a difficult atmosphere for visiting teams.
Nashville’s home form is top‑tier, especially in summer evening matches.
Montréal historically struggles in Tennessee.
Weather Forecast — Nashville, TN
Temperature: 86–89°F
Humidity: 60–70%
Wind: 5–9 mph
Conditions: Warm, humid, clear
Impact: Favors Nashville’s physical midfield; Montréal’s stamina questionable late.
Team Form & Statistical Profile
CF Montréal (4‑8‑3)
Record: 4 wins, 8 draws, 3 losses Last 5 Matches: D‑L‑D‑W‑L Goals For: 17 Goals Against: 26 Home Record: 3‑3‑1
Team Identity
Heavy reliance on Matko Miljevic & Sunusi Ibrahim
Struggles in midfield control
Vulnerable in transition
Inconsistent defensive structure
Competitive at home but rarely dominant
Nashville SC (11‑1‑3)
Record: 11 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses Last 5 Matches: W‑W‑W‑D‑W Goals For: 27 Goals Against: 11 Away Record: 4‑1‑2
Team Identity
Elite defensive structure
Strong midfield control
Dangerous counter‑attacking
Heavy reliance on Hany Mukhtar’s creativity
One of the most balanced and efficient teams in MLS 2026
Injury Reports
CF Montréal
Victor Wanyama (DM): Day‑to‑day — knee
Samuel Piette (MF): Out — hamstring
Joel Waterman (CB): Questionable — ankle
Romell Quioto (FW): Out — groin
Sebastian Breza (GK): Day‑to‑day — shoulder
Nashville SC
Walker Zimmerman (CB): Day‑to‑day — calf
Jacob Shaffelburg (FW): Out — hamstring
Aníbal Godoy (DM): Questionable — thigh
Tyler Boyd (FW): Day‑to‑day — hip
Joe Willis (GK): Out — back
Nashville’s injuries are notable, but Montréal’s midfield absences are more impactful.
Projected Starting Lineups
CF Montréal (3‑4‑2‑1)
GK: Jonathan Sirois
DEF: Waterman* – Camacho – Corbo
MID: Lassiter – Wanyama* – Saliba – Lappalainen
AM: Miljevic – Ibrahim
FW: Mason Toye
(*If Wanyama sits, Saliba drops deeper and Bryce Duke starts)
Nashville SC (4‑2‑3‑1)
GK: Elliot Panicco
DEF: Moore – Zimmerman* – Maher – Lovitz
MID: Godoy* – McCarty
AM: Boyd* – Mukhtar – Leal
FW: Sam Surridge
(*If Zimmerman sits, Maher shifts central and Bauer starts)
Key Player vs Player Matchups
1. Hany Mukhtar (NSH) vs Wanyama (MTL)
Mukhtar is Nashville’s engine; Wanyama is Montréal’s anchor.
Mukhtar thrives in half‑spaces
Wanyama struggles when isolated
Montréal’s midfield injuries amplify Mukhtar’s influence
Edge: Mukhtar — decisive matchup.
2. Sam Surridge (NSH) vs Camacho (MTL)
Surridge’s movement vs Camacho’s physical defending.
Surridge excels in quick combinations
Camacho struggles against fast attackers
Nashville’s buildup creates high‑value chances for Surridge
Edge: Surridge
3. Miljevic (MTL) vs McCarty (NSH)
Miljevic is Montréal’s most creative midfielder.
McCarty’s positioning is elite
Miljevic needs space to operate
Nashville’s compact shape limits Miljevic’s influence
Edge: McCarty
Recent Team Trends
CF Montréal
1‑2‑2 in last five
Scoring 1.0 goals per match
Conceding 1.6 goals per match
3‑3‑1 at home
Struggle against top‑half teams
Nashville SC
4‑0‑1 in last five
Scoring 2.0 goals per match
Conceding 0.8 goals per match
4‑1‑2 away
Elite defensive metrics
Series History
All‑time MLS meetings: Nashville leads 4‑2‑2
At Stade Saputo: Nashville 2‑1‑1
Last 5 meetings: NSH 3‑1‑1
Montréal has not beaten Nashville since 2022
Betting Trends
Montréal home ML: 3‑7 in last 10
Nashville away ML: 6‑2 in last 8
Over 2.5 goals:
Montréal home: 6 of last 10
Nashville away: 5 of last 10
BTTS:
Montréal: 7 of last 10
Nashville: 6 of last 10
MATCH ODDS
CF Montreal Impact + 580
Nashville SC – 205
Draw + 360
Over 3 – 105 Under 3 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 21, 2026
