Venue: INTER&Co Stadium — Orlando, Florida
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~25,500
Atmosphere: One of MLS’s most vibrant supporter cultures; Orlando’s home crowd is loud, emotional, and heavily influences match tempo.
Weather Forecast — Orlando, FL
Temperature: 89°F at kickoff
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 8 mph ESE
Rain Chance: 40% (typical Florida summer storms)
Match Impact:
High humidity → fatigue factor, slower second half
Potential wet pitch → faster ball speed, chaotic transitions
Heat favors Nashville’s deeper defensive structure over Orlando’s high‑tempo approach
Injury Report
Nashville SC
Hany Mukhtar — MF/FW: Active
Sam Surridge — FW: Active
Walker Zimmerman — DF: Active
Shaq Moore — DF: Active
Injuries:
Aníbal Godoy — MF: Out (hamstring)
Tyler Boyd — FW: Day‑to‑day (ankle)
Orlando City SC
Duncan McGuire — FW: Active
Facundo Torres — MF: Active
Nicolás Lodeiro — MF: Active
Robin Jansson — DF: Active
Injuries:
Pedro Gallese — GK: Out (shoulder)
Rafael Santos — DF: Day‑to‑day (groin)
Key Tactical Matchups
1. Hany Mukhtar (NSH) vs. Orlando’s midfield block
Mukhtar remains one of MLS’s most dangerous creators and transition threats.
Orlando’s midfield has struggled with defensive shape and tracking runners.
If Mukhtar finds pockets between lines, Nashville’s chance creation spikes.
2. Duncan McGuire (ORL) vs. Walker Zimmerman (NSH)
McGuire’s physicality and finishing are Orlando’s best attacking outlet.
Zimmerman’s aerial dominance and positioning are elite.
This duel determines Orlando’s ability to generate high‑value chances.
3. Facundo Torres (ORL) vs. Shaq Moore (NSH)
Torres excels in diagonal runs and cut‑inside patterns.
Moore’s defensive discipline is strong, but Torres’ creativity can break shape.
Orlando’s best scoring chances often come from Torres attacking the right channel.
4. Sam Surridge (NSH) vs. Orlando’s CB pairing
Surridge’s movement and finishing have been excellent in 2026.
Orlando’s center‑backs have been inconsistent, especially against strong target forwards.
Nashville can exploit aerial duels and second‑ball situations.
Recent Team Form
Nashville SC (12‑1‑3)
Last 5 matches: 4‑1‑0
Goals For: 29
Goals Against: 12
Road Record: 5‑1‑2
Form Summary:
Best defensive record in MLS
Mukhtar + Surridge partnership thriving
Elite transition efficiency
Road form among the league’s strongest
Orlando City SC (5‑9‑2)
Last 5 matches: 1‑3‑1
Goals For: 18
Goals Against: 30
Home Record: 3‑4‑1
Form Summary:
McGuire providing consistent scoring
Torres in strong creative form
Defense leaking goals at a high rate
Missing Gallese significantly weakens goalkeeping stability
Series History
All‑time MLS meetings: Nashville leads 6‑3‑4
At INTER&Co Stadium: Even (2‑2‑2)
Scoring Trends:
Average goals per match: 2.5
Nashville averages 1.4 goals per match vs Orlando
Orlando tends to struggle against Nashville’s low‑block defensive structure
This matchup has historically been tight, but Nashville’s current form is significantly stronger.
Betting Trends
Nashville has conceded 0 or 1 goals in 10 of last 12 matches
Orlando has conceded 2+ goals in 7 of last 9
Nashville overs hit in 6 of last 10
Orlando home matches hit BTTS in 6 of last 8
MATCH ODDS
Orlando City SC + 200
Nashville SC + 125
Draw + 285
Over 3 – 115 Under 3 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026
