Match Details
Time: 7:30 PM CT / 8:30 PM ET
Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, TN
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), ESPN+
Team Form & Stats
Nashville SC
Standing: 3rd in Eastern Conference (47 pts)
Recent Form: L-L-L-W-W
Home Record: 8–2–3
Goals Scored: 44 in 27 matches (1.63 GPG)
Goals Conceded: 31 (1.15 GAA) — 3rd best in MLS
Key Notes:
Lost last 3 matches despite scoring first in 2
Most penalties awarded in MLS this season (11)
Sam Surridge: 17 goals — top scorer
Andy Najar: 7 assists — key playmaker
Injuries: Boyd, Meyer, Gaines, Lovitz all doubtful
Orlando City SC
Standing: 4th in Eastern Conference (47 pts)
Recent Form: W-W-W-W-L
Away Record: 5–3–5
Goals Scored: 53 in 27 matches (1.96 GPG)
Goals Conceded: 35 (1.3 GAA)
Key Notes:
Unbeaten in 4 of last 5
Luis Muriel: 14 goals, 9 assists — elite form
Martín Ojeda: 14 goals — consistent threat
Injuries: McGuire, Tsukada, Cartagena all ruled out
Head-to-Head History
| Date | Result | Notable Moment |
| May 22, 2025 | Orlando 2–3 Nashville | US Open Cup thriller |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Orlando 3–0 Nashville | Ojeda brace |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Nashville 0–3 Orlando | Muriel masterclass |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Nashville 0–1 Orlando | Playoff decider |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Orlando 1–0 Nashville | Defensive shutout |
Orlando has won 4 of last 6 vs. Nashville
Nashville unbeaten in last 6 home matches vs. Eastern opponents
Expect a tense, high-quality contest. Nashville’s defense is elite, but Orlando’s attacking form — led by Muriel and Ojeda — could break through. Set pieces and penalties may decide this one.
MATCH ODDS
Nashville SC – 110 Draw + 270 Orlando City SC + 245
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
