Venue: PayPal Park — San Jose, California

Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: 18,000

Venue Profile — PayPal Park

PayPal Park remains one of MLS’s most underrated home‑field advantages:

• Fast natural‑grass surface ideal for San Jose’s vertical, high‑tempo attack.
• Supporter wall behind the goal creates intense pressure on visiting defenses.
• Cool Bay Area evenings support high‑energy pressing.
• San Jose’s home form in 2026 has been top‑five in MLS.

Orlando historically struggles on West Coast trips.

Weather Forecast — San Jose, CA

• Temperature: 68–72°F
• Humidity: 45–55%
• Wind: 8–12 mph
• Conditions: Clear, breezy, fast pitch
• Impact: Ideal attacking conditions; wind may disrupt Orlando’s long diagonals.

Team Form & Statistical Profile

Orlando City SC (4‑9‑2)

Record: 4 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws Last 5 Matches: L‑L‑D‑W‑L Goals For: 16 Goals Against: 27 Home Record: 2‑4‑1

Team Identity

Possession‑leaning but inconsistent

Heavy reliance on Facundo Torres

Defensive instability

Struggle in transition defense

One of the weakest forms in MLS 2026

San Jose Earthquakes (10‑3‑2)

Record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses Last 5 Matches: W‑W‑D‑W‑L Goals For: 29 Goals Against: 18 Away Record: 4‑2‑1

Team Identity

High‑tempo attacking

Strong midfield control

Elite chance creation

Heavy reliance on Cristian Espinoza & Jeremy Ebobisse

One of the most balanced and efficient teams in MLS 2026

Injury Reports

Orlando City

Facundo Torres (FW): Day‑to‑day — calf

Duncan McGuire (FW): Out — hamstring

Robin Jansson (CB): Questionable — knee

Wilder Cartagena (DM): Out — ankle

Pedro Gallese (GK): Day‑to‑day — shoulder

San Jose Earthquakes

Jeremy Ebobisse (FW): Day‑to‑day — groin

Jackson Yueill (MF): Out — knee

Nathan (CB): Out — ACL recovery

Carlos Akapo (RB): Questionable — thigh

Daniel (GK): Day‑to‑day — back

San Jose’s injuries are notable, but Orlando’s defensive absences are more impactful.

Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando City SC (4‑2‑3‑1)

GK: Gallese*

DEF: Smith – Jansson* – Schlegel – Santos

MID: Araújo – Cartagena*

AM: Torres* – Ojeda – Angulo

FW: Enrique

(*If Torres sits, Ojeda moves central and Lynn starts wide)

San Jose Earthquakes (4‑3‑3)

GK: Daniel*

DEF: Akapo* – Rodrigues – Mensah – Trauco

MID: Gruezo – Monteiro – Yueill*

FWD: Espinoza – Ebobisse* – Kikanović

(*If Ebobisse sits, Kikanović moves central and Cowell starts wide)

Key Player vs Player Matchups

1. Facundo Torres (ORL) vs Rodrigues (SJ)

Torres is Orlando’s most dangerous attacker.

Rodrigues is San Jose’s most reliable CB

Torres thrives in half‑spaces

San Jose’s compact shape limits Torres’ influence

Edge: Rodrigues

2. Cristian Espinoza (SJ) vs Rafael Santos (ORL)

Espinoza’s pace vs Santos’ positioning.

Espinoza is San Jose’s most explosive winger

Santos struggles against elite dribblers

San Jose will target this matchup

Edge: Espinoza

3. Jeremy Ebobisse (SJ) vs Schlegel (ORL)

Ebobisse’s movement vs Schlegel’s physical defending.

Ebobisse excels in quick combinations

Schlegel struggles against fast attackers

San Jose’s buildup creates high‑value chances

Edge: Ebobisse — if fully fit.

Recent Team Trends

Orlando City

1‑3‑1 in last five

Scoring 1.0 goals per match

Conceding 1.8 goals per match

2‑4‑1 at home

Struggle against top‑half teams

San Jose Earthquakes

4‑0‑1 in last five

Scoring 2.0 goals per match

Conceding 1.0 goals per match

4‑2‑1 away

Elite attacking metrics

Series History

All‑time MLS meetings: San Jose leads 4‑3‑2

At Orlando: Orlando leads 2‑1‑1

Last 5 meetings: SJ 3‑1‑1

San Jose has won two straight vs Orlando

Betting Trends

Orlando home ML: 3‑7 in last 10

San Jose away ML: 6‑2 in last 8

Over 2.5 goals:

Orlando home: 6 of last 10

San Jose away: 7 of last 10

BTTS:

Orlando: 7 of last 10

San Jose: 6 of last 10

MATCH ODDS

Orlando City SC                + 425

San Jose Earthquakes    – 180

Draw                                     + 395

Over 3.5 – 115                   Under – 3.5 – 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026

Venue: Providence Park — Portland, Oregon

Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET

Surface: Artificial turf

Capacity: 25,218

Venue Profile — Providence Park

One of MLS’s most unique and difficult venues:

• Artificial turf accelerates play and favors Portland’s wing‑heavy attack.
• Tight, intimate stadium amplifies crowd noise and momentum swings.
• Cooler evening temperatures support high‑tempo pressing.
• Portland’s home form is historically strong, though 2026 has been inconsistent.

Dallas has struggled historically in Portland.

Weather Forecast — Portland, OR

• Temperature: 72–76°F
• Humidity: 55–65%
• Wind: 6–10 mph
• Conditions: Clear, breezy, fast turf
• Impact: Ideal attacking conditions; turf favors Portland’s pace.

Team Form & Statistical Profile

FC Dallas (7‑4‑4)

Record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses Last 5 Matches: W‑D‑W‑L‑D Goals For: 22 Goals Against: 18 Home Record: 5‑1‑1

Team Identity

Strong defensive structure

Heavy reliance on Jesús Ferreira

Effective wide buildup

Dangerous in transition

Excellent home form, especially in heat

Portland Timbers (5‑8‑2)

Record: 5 wins, 8 losses, 2 draws Last 5 Matches: L‑W‑L‑L‑D Goals For: 20 Goals Against: 29 Away Record: 1‑6‑1

Team Identity

Direct attacking style

Defensive instability

Reliance on Evander for creativity

Struggle in transition defense

One of the weakest away teams in MLS 2026

Injury Reports

FC Dallas

Jesús Ferreira (FW): Day‑to‑day — ankle

Paul Arriola (FW): Out — hamstring

Sebastian Lletget (MF): Questionable — groin

Nkosi Tafari (CB): Day‑to‑day — knee

Maarten Paes (GK): Out — shoulder

Portland Timbers

Evander (MF): Day‑to‑day — calf

Felipe Mora (FW): Out — knee

Dario Župarić (CB): Questionable — thigh

Cristhian Paredes (MF): Out — ankle

Aljaz Ivacic (GK): Day‑to‑day — hip

Portland’s injuries are more severe, especially Evander and Mora.

Projected Starting Lineups

FC Dallas (4‑3‑3)

GK: Jimmy Maurer

DEF: Farfan – Ibeagha – Tafari* – Twumasi

MID: Illarramendi – Lletget* – Pomykal

FWD: Kamungo – Ferreira* – Velasco

(*If Ferreira sits, Kamungo moves central and Ansah starts wide)

Portland Timbers (4‑2‑3‑1)

GK: Ivacic*

DEF: Miller – McGraw – Župarić* – Bravo

MID: Chara – Ayala

AM: Asprilla – Evander* – Moreno

FW: Mora*

(*If Evander sits, Moreno moves central and Nathan Fogassa starts wide)

Key Player vs Player Matchups

1. Jesús Ferreira (DAL) vs McGraw (POR)

Ferreira is Dallas’ most dangerous attacker.

McGraw struggles against elite movement strikers

Ferreira thrives in heat‑slowed defensive lines

Portland’s defensive shape leaves gaps centrally

Edge: Ferreira

2. Evander (POR) vs Illarramendi (DAL)

Evander is Portland’s creative engine; Illarramendi is Dallas’ tempo controller.

Evander thrives in half‑spaces

Illarramendi excels at shutting down central creators

Heat favors Dallas’ midfield control

Edge: Illarramendi — especially if Evander is limited.

3. Alan Velasco (DAL) vs Bravo (POR)

Velasco’s dribbling vs Bravo’s aggressive defending.

Velasco excels in 1v1s

Bravo struggles against elite dribblers

Dallas will target this matchup

Edge: Velasco

Recent Team Trends

FC Dallas

2‑2‑1 in last five

Scoring 1.6 goals per match

Conceding 1.2 goals per match

5‑1‑1 at home

Strong xG differential at Toyota Stadium

Portland Timbers

1‑3‑1 in last five

Scoring 1.2 goals per match

Conceding 2.0 goals per match

1‑6‑1 away

Worst defensive form in Western Conference bottom half

Series History

All‑time MLS meetings: Dallas leads 13‑8‑9

At Toyota Stadium: Dallas leads 8‑3‑3

Last 5 meetings: DAL 3‑1‑1

Portland has not won in Dallas since 2018

Betting Trends

Dallas home ML: 7‑3 in last 10

Portland away ML: 1‑7 in last 8

Over 2.5 goals:

Dallas home: 6 of last 10

Portland away: 7 of last 10

BTTS:

Dallas: 6 of last 10

Portland: 7 of last 10

MATCH ODDS

FC Dallas                              + 190

Portland Timbers             + 135

Draw                                     + 280

Over 3 – 135                       Under 3 + 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Venue: BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: 22,000

Venue Profile — BMO Stadium

BMO Stadium remains one of MLS’s most intimidating venues:

High‑energy supporter section (3252) creates relentless pressure.

Fast natural‑grass surface ideal for LAFC’s vertical, high‑tempo attack.

Summer evening matches trend high‑scoring due to warm conditions and fast pitch.

LAFC’s home form is historically elite, though 2026 has been more volatile.

RSL has struggled in Los Angeles historically.

Weather Forecast — Los Angeles, CA

Temperature: 73–76°F

Humidity: 55–60%

Wind: 7–10 mph

Conditions: Clear, breezy, fast pitch

Impact: Ideal attacking conditions; slight wind may disrupt long diagonals.

Team Form & Statistical Profile

Real Salt Lake (8‑4‑2)

Record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses Last 5 Matches: W‑W‑D‑L‑W Goals For: 26 Goals Against: 17 Home Record: 5‑1‑1

Team Identity

Strong possession structure

Elite wing play

Dangerous in altitude‑boosted late‑game surges

Heavy reliance on Chicho Arango

One of the most balanced teams in MLS 2026

Los Angeles FC (8‑5‑3)

Record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses Last 5 Matches: D‑W‑L‑W‑D Goals For: 28 Goals Against: 20 Away Record: 3‑3‑2

Team Identity

High‑tempo possession

Strong counter‑press

Reliance on Denis Bouanga

Vulnerable when forced into sustained defending

One of MLS’s most explosive attacks

Injury Reports

Real Salt Lake

Chicho Arango (FW): Day‑to‑day — ankle

Andrés Gómez (FW): Out — hamstring

Justen Glad (CB): Questionable — knee

Braian Ojeda (MF): Day‑to‑day — hip

Zac MacMath (GK): Out — shoulder

Los Angeles FC

Denis Bouanga (FW): Day‑to‑day — calf

Timothy Tillman (MF): Out — groin

Aaron Long (CB): Questionable — thigh

Hugo Lloris (GK): Day‑to‑day — back

Cristian Olivera (FW): Out — ankle

Both teams have key attackers listed as day‑to‑day, but LAFC’s midfield injuries are more impactful.

Projected Starting Lineups

Real Salt Lake (4‑2‑3‑1)

GK: Gavin Beavers

DEF: Brody – Glad* – Vera – Hidalgo

MID: Löffelsend – Ojeda*

AM: Luna – Kreilach – Savarino

FW: Arango*

(*If Arango sits, Rubio starts)

Los Angeles FC (4‑3‑3)

GK: Lloris*

DEF: Palacios – Long* – Murillo – Hollingshead

MID: Sánchez – Tillman* – Acosta

FWD: Bouanga* – Vela – Bogusz

(*If Bouanga sits, Bogusz moves wide and Olivera’s replacement starts)

Key Player vs Player Matchups

1. Chicho Arango (RSL) vs Aaron Long (LAFC)

Arango is RSL’s most dangerous attacker.

Long struggles against elite movement strikers

Arango thrives in altitude‑boosted late‑game surges

LAFC’s defensive shape leaves gaps centrally

Edge: Arango

2. Denis Bouanga (LAFC) vs Brody (RSL)

Bouanga’s pace vs Brody’s positioning.

Bouanga is LAFC’s most explosive attacker

Brody is strong positionally but vulnerable to elite pace

LAFC will target this matchup

Edge: Bouanga — if fully fit.

3. Diego Luna (RSL) vs Ilie Sánchez (LAFC)

Luna is RSL’s creative engine; Sánchez is LAFC’s tempo controller.

Luna thrives in half‑spaces

Sánchez struggles when pressed

RSL’s altitude‑boosted tempo favors Luna

Edge: Luna

Recent Team Trends

Real Salt Lake

3‑1‑1 in last five

Scoring 1.8 goals per match

Conceding 1.2 goals per match

5‑1‑1 at home

Elite xG differential at altitude

Los Angeles FC

2‑1‑2 in last five

Scoring 1.6 goals per match

Conceding 1.4 goals per match

3‑3‑2 away

Struggle in altitude venues historically

Series History

All‑time MLS meetings: LAFC leads 10‑3‑2

At America First Field: LAFC leads 4‑2‑1

Last 5 meetings: LAFC 3‑1‑1

RSL has not beaten LAFC at home since 2021

Betting Trends

RSL home ML: 7‑3 in last 10

LAFC away ML: 4‑6 in last 10

Over 2.5 goals:

RSL home: 7 of last 10

LAFC away: 6 of last 10

BTTS:

RSL: 6 of last 10

LAFC: 7 of last 10

MATCH ODDS

Real Salt Lake                    + 355

Los Angeles FC                  – 140

Draw                                     + 330

Over 3 – 125                       Under 3 + 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park — Carson, California

Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: 27,000

Venue Profile — Dignity Health Sports Park

One of MLS’s most historic and attack‑friendly venues:

Fast natural‑grass surface ideal for Galaxy’s possession‑plus‑wing play.

Open‑air bowl allows wind to influence long‑ball distribution.

Galaxy home matches trend high‑scoring, especially in summer.

St. Louis has struggled historically in California road fixtures.

Weather Forecast — Carson, CA

Temperature: 74–78°F

Humidity: 55–60%

Wind: 8–12 mph

Conditions: Clear, breezy, fast pitch

Impact: Ideal attacking conditions; slight wind may disrupt long diagonals.

Team Form & Statistical Profile

St. Louis City SC (5‑6‑4)

Record: 5 wins, 6 draws, 4 losses Last 5 Matches: W‑L‑D‑D‑W Goals For: 20 Goals Against: 19 Home Record: 4‑2‑1

Team Identity

High press

Vertical transitions

Strong wing play

Heavy reliance on João Klauss

Excellent home form

LA Galaxy (5‑6‑5)

Record: 5 wins, 6 draws, 5 losses Last 5 Matches: D‑W‑L‑D‑L Goals For: 23 Goals Against: 25 Away Record: 2‑4‑2

Team Identity

Possession‑heavy

Strong chance creation

Reliance on Riqui Puig

Defensive inconsistency

Struggle against high‑pressing teams

Injury Reports

St. Louis City SC

João Klauss (FW): Day‑to‑day — ankle

Eduard Löwen (MF): Out — hamstring

Kyle Hiebert (CB): Questionable — knee

Celio Pompeu (FW): Day‑to‑day — groin

Roman Bürki (GK): Day‑to‑day — shoulder

LA Galaxy

Riqui Puig (MF): Day‑to‑day — calf

Dejan Joveljić (FW): Out — knee

Maya Yoshida (CB): Questionable — thigh

Mark Delgado (MF): Out — ankle

Jonathan Bond (GK): Out — back

Galaxy’s injuries are more impactful, especially Joveljić and Delgado.

Projected Starting Lineups

St. Louis City SC (4‑2‑3‑1)

GK: Bürki*

DEF: Nerwinski – Parker – Hiebert* – Nilsson

MID: Blom – Vassilev

AM: Pompeu* – Löwen* – Alm

FW: Klauss*

(*If Klauss sits, Adeniran starts)

LA Galaxy (4‑3‑3)

GK: McCarthy

DEF: Aude – Yoshida* – Calegari – Fagundez

MID: Cerrillo – Puig* – Brugman

FWD: Paintsil – Pec – Boyd

(*If Puig sits, Brugman moves central and Jalen Neal starts)

Key Player vs Player Matchups

1. João Klauss (STL) vs Yoshida (LAG)

Klauss is St. Louis’ most dangerous attacker.

Yoshida struggles against strong target forwards

Klauss thrives in high‑tempo, direct play

Galaxy’s defensive shape leaves gaps centrally

Edge: Klauss

2. Riqui Puig (LAG) vs Blom (STL)

Puig is Galaxy’s creative engine; Blom is St. Louis’ best ball‑winner.

Puig thrives in possession

Blom excels at disrupting play

St. Louis’ press can suffocate Puig

Edge: Blom — especially if Puig is limited.

3. Joseph Paintsil (LAG) vs Nilsson (STL)

Paintsil’s pace vs Nilsson’s positioning.

Paintsil is Galaxy’s most explosive winger

Nilsson struggles against elite pace

Galaxy will target this matchup

Edge: Paintsil

Recent Team Trends

St. Louis City SC

2‑2‑1 in last five

Scoring 1.4 goals per match

Conceding 1.2 goals per match

4‑2‑1 at home

Strong pressing metrics

LA Galaxy

1‑2‑2 in last five

Scoring 1.3 goals per match

Conceding 1.7 goals per match

2‑4‑2 away

Defensive inconsistency

Series History

All‑time MLS meetings: St. Louis leads 2‑1‑1

At CITYPARK: St. Louis 1‑0‑1

Last 5 meetings: STL 2‑2‑1

Galaxy have never won in St. Louis

Betting Trends

St. Louis home ML: 6‑3 in last 9

Galaxy away ML: 3‑7 in last 10

Over 2.5 goals:

St. Louis home: 6 of last 10

Galaxy away: 7 of last 10

BTTS:

St. Louis: 7 of last 10

Galaxy: 8 of last 10

MATCH ODDS

St. Louis City SC                + 245

Los Angeles Galaxy         – 100

Draw                                     + 285

Over 3 – 120                       Under 3 + 100

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Venue: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park — Commerce City, Colorado

Kickoff: 7:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM PT

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: 18,000

Altitude: 5,200 feet (major factor)

Venue Profile — Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

One of the most altitude‑impacted venues in MLS:

5,200 feet elevation — visiting teams often fade late.

Wide natural‑grass pitch supports Colorado’s wing‑heavy buildup.

Dry mountain air speeds up ball movement.

Colorado’s home form is historically stronger than their road form.

San Diego has never played well at altitude in their early MLS tenure.

Weather Forecast — Commerce City, CO

Temperature: 87–90°F

Humidity: 20–30% (very dry)

Wind: 10–15 mph

Conditions: Clear skies, fast pitch

Impact: Dry air accelerates play; altitude favors Colorado’s fitness.

Team Form & Statistical Profile

San Diego FC (4‑6‑5)

Record: 4 wins, 6 draws, 5 losses Last 5 Matches: D‑W‑L‑D‑L Goals For: 19 Goals Against: 22 Home Record: 3‑2‑2

Team Identity

Possession‑heavy

Strong wing play

Heavy reliance on Chucky Lozano

Solid midfield structure

Inconsistent finishing

Colorado Rapids (5‑9‑1)

Record: 5 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw Last 5 Matches: L‑L‑W‑L‑L Goals For: 17 Goals Against: 29 Away Record: 1‑6‑0

Team Identity

Direct attacking style

Defensive instability

Reliance on Djordje Mihailović for creativity

Struggle in transition defense

One of the weakest away teams in MLS 2026

Injury Reports

San Diego FC

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano (FW): Day‑to‑day — calf

Edoardo Bove (MF): Out — ankle

Mauricio Cuero (FW): Questionable — thigh

Carlos Vela (FW): Day‑to‑day — knee management

Alejandro Guido (MF): Out — hamstring

Colorado Rapids

Djordje Mihailović (MF): Day‑to‑day — groin

Rafael Navarro (FW): Out — knee

Keegan Rosenberry (RB): Out — hamstring

Lalas Abubakar (CB): Questionable — ankle

Marko Ilić (GK): Day‑to‑day — shoulder

Colorado’s injuries are more severe, especially Navarro and Rosenberry.

Projected Starting Lineups

San Diego FC (4‑3‑3)

GK: Jake McGuire

DEF: Álvarez – Miazga – González – Salinas

MID: Guido* – Bove* – Gruezo

FWD: Lozano* – Vela* – Pérez

(*If Lozano sits, Pérez moves wide and Cuero starts)

Colorado Rapids (4‑2‑3‑1)

GK: Ilić*

DEF: Bombito – Maxsø – Abubakar* – Nicholson

MID: Ronan – Priso

AM: Mihailović* – Bassett – Harris

FW: Navarro*

(*If Navarro sits, Calvin Harris starts central)

Key Player vs Player Matchups

1. Chucky Lozano (SDF) vs Bombito (COL)

Lozano is San Diego’s most dangerous attacker.

Bombito struggles against elite dribblers

Lozano thrives in wide channels

Colorado’s defensive shape leaves gaps

Edge: Lozano

2. Carlos Vela (SDF) vs Maxsø (COL)

Vela’s creativity vs Colorado’s most reliable CB.

Vela excels in half‑spaces

Maxsø is strong positionally but slow laterally

San Diego’s spacing favors Vela’s passing lanes

Edge: Vela

3. Djordje Mihailović (COL) vs Gruezo (SDF)

Colorado’s engine vs San Diego’s best ball‑winner.

Mihailović is Colorado’s only consistent creator

Gruezo excels at shutting down central playmakers

If Mihailović is limited, Colorado’s attack collapses

Edge: Gruezo

Recent Team Trends

San Diego FC

1‑2‑2 in last five

Scoring 1.2 goals per match

Conceding 1.4 goals per match

3‑2‑2 at home

Strong possession metrics

Colorado Rapids

1‑4‑0 in last five

Scoring 1.0 goals per match

Conceding 2.2 goals per match

1‑6‑0 away

Worst defensive form in Western Conference

Series History

San Diego FC is an expansion club, so:

All‑time meetings: First ever

No historical trends

No prior matchups at Snapdragon Stadium

Betting Trends

San Diego home ML: 5‑3 in last 8

Colorado away ML: 1‑7 in last 8

Over 2.5 goals:

San Diego home: 6 of last 10

Colorado away: 7 of last 10

BTTS:

San Diego: 6 of last 10

Colorado: 5 of last 10

MATCH ODDS

San Diego FC                      + 240

Colorado Rapids               + 105

Draw                                     + 305

Over 3.5 + 100                  Under 3.5 – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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