After losing its first match against Orlando City SC, 3-1, in August 2020, Nashville SC is unbeaten in eight straight against the Orlando City SC Lions (W3 D5, including a penalty shoot-out loss in last year’s playoffs). Three of the four meetings in Nashville have been drawn, with the hosts advancing in the 2021 playoffs with a 3-1 win.
Nashville SC has lost only two of its last 19 home matches in all competitions (W11 D6, including a penalty shoot-out win and loss), though its last three home matches have ended in draws. After winning eight straight at home earlier this season, Nashville SC has just three wins in its last nine at GEODIS Park (D4 L2).
Orlando City SC Has collected 25 points on the road this season (W7 D4 L4), tied with FC Cincinnati for the most in MLS this season. Orlando City SC has outscored opponents, 21-20, in its 15 away matches, the only team in MLS with a positive goal difference on the road.
Hany Mukhtar has six goals and five assists in eight career MLS matches against Orlando City SC (regular season and playoffs). Only Sebastian Giovinco (15 – 8 goals, 7 assists) has more goal contributions against the Orlando City SC Lions in the regular season and playoffs than Mukhtar (11).
Facundo Torres scored his 3th goal of the season in Orlando City SC’s win over the CF Montreal Impact on Saturday, equaling Dom Dwyer (2018) for the third-most in a single season in club history. Only Cyle Larin (17 in 2015, 14 in 216) has scored more goals in a single MLS season for Orlando City SC.
