Kickoff: 4:30 PM ET
Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida (Capacity: ~25,500)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Weather Forecast (Orlando, FL)
Temperature: ~87°F (31°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Partly cloudy, chance of late-evening showers (20%)
Impact: Typical Florida humidity could test fitness levels, especially in the second half.
Injury Report
Orlando City SC (6th in East, 48 pts):
No major injuries reported.
Duncan McGuire – Fit, expected to lead the line.
Martín Ojeda – Available, creative spark in midfield.
Nashville SC (4th in East, 50 pts):
No significant injuries reported.
Hany Mukhtar – Healthy, remains the team’s talisman.
Sam Surridge – Fit, coming off a hat trick in recent play.
Key Player Matchups
Duncan McGuire (ORL) vs. Walker Zimmerman (NSH)
McGuire’s physical presence against Zimmerman’s aerial dominance.
Martín Ojeda (ORL) vs. Aníbal Godoy (NSH)
Ojeda’s creativity vs. Godoy’s defensive midfield control.
Hany Mukhtar (NSH) vs. Orlando Backline
Mukhtar’s pace and finishing ability remain Nashville’s biggest weapon.
Sam Surridge (NSH) vs. Pedro Gallese (ORL GK)
Surridge’s recent scoring form could test Gallese, who has faced heavy shot volume in recent matches.
Recent Team Form
Orlando City SC:
Last 5: D–L–L–D–L
Last match: 1–1 draw vs. D.C. United.
Trend: Winless in last 5 across all competitions; struggling to convert chances despite high shot volume.
Nashville SC:
Last 5: W–L–L–D–L
Last match: 3–1 win vs. Philadelphia Union (U.S. Open Cup semifinal).
Trend: Inconsistent in MLS play, but dangerous in knockout competitions.
Series History
All-time series: Orlando hold a slight edge with 6 wins to Nashville’s 5, plus 5 draws.
Last meeting: Aug 23, 2025 – Nashville thrashed Orlando 5–1 at GEODIS Park.
Nashville also eliminated Orlando from the U.S. Open Cup earlier this year.
Betting Trends
Orlando City SC:
Winless in last 5 matches.
Conceded 11 goals in last 4 across all competitions.
Overs hit in 3 of last 4.
Nashville SC:
Only 1 MLS win in last 7, but that was a 5–1 rout of Orlando.
Mukhtar and Surridge combining for 6 goals in last 3 matches.
Overs hit in 4 of last 6.
Head-to-Head: Orlando winless in last 3 vs. Nashville; last 2 meetings produced 10 total goals.
Historical Betting Results
Orlando: Struggles ATS when conceding first; profitable only when scoring early.
Nashville: Strong ATS when Mukhtar scores; covered spread in 3 of last 4 vs. Orlando.
Trend: Both teams to score has cashed in 4 of last 5 meetings.
MATCH ODDS
Orlando City SC + 210 Draw + 240 Nashville SC + 120
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
