Nashville SC vs Orlando City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025
MLS Betting Preview: Nashville SC vs Orlando City
Nashville SC host Orlando City in this MLS match at Geodis Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Will City Stay Within Touching Distance?
We feel confident when it comes to wagering Orlando +0.5 on the Asian Handicap against Nashville. Securing a price of -102 looks like the way forward and we need a win or draw here.
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Nashville 3-2 Winners in Last H2H Battle
Nashville SC have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Yankee Stadium, New York City FC recently beat them 2-1. BJ Callaghan's team had 47% of possession and two shots on target, with Jacob Shaffelburg registering the goal.
Orlando City have won their previous four games. The latest was a 3-1 home triumph at Inter&Co Stadium against Sporting Kansas City. The Lions had the lion’s share of the ball recording 55% possession and seven shots on goal, while Tyrese Spicer, Ramiro Enrique and Nicolas Rodriguez were all on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Nashville had the upper hand in the last encounter between these teams, recording a 3-2 U.S. Open Cup away victory against Orlando. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured five Orlando victories, two draws and three Nashville wins.
MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 31 | 13 | 44:31 | 47 |
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27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 53 | 35 | 18 | 53:35 | 47 |
6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. Nashville have had 50.7% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.6 corners.
Sam Surridge leads the way with 7 goals, while Hany Mukhtar and Jacob Shaffelburg have scored 5 and 1 respectively. Hany Mukhtar and Andy Najar are the top assists makers with 2.
Orlando City – Last 10 League GamesOrlando have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.2 goals from 12.0 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 50.9% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Ramiro Enrique and Martin Ojeda have scored 6, followed by Marco Pasalic with 5. Martin Ojeda is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 5.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Joe Willis (GK), Josh Bauer, Jack Maher, Jeisson Palacios, Andy Najar, Hany Mukhtar, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Jonathan Pérez, Sam Surridge, Jacob Shaffelburg.
Orlando City predicted lineup (4-4-2): Pedro Gallese (GK), Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, Marco Pašalić, Eduard Atuesta, Kyle Smith, Tyrese Spicer, Luis Muriel, Martin Ojeda.
Nashville SC vs Orlando City Prediction & Betting Tips
Be fully equipped for Nashville SC vs Orlando City with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, valuable corners advice, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
We’re optimistic when it comes to our bet on Orlando +0.5 at odds of -102. The visitors should be able to swerve a loss in this MLS match and this wager has the numbers to back up our verdict.
The latest MLS injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.
Key Nashville SC vs Orlando City league stats:
City +0.5 Probability
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
The teams can be backed at +650 to play out a 1-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Sam Surridge (Nashville) can be backed at -143 to fail to cover the shots on goal line. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.


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Martín Ojeda (Orlando) has netted four goals in his past five MLS matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +320 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.


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Corners Prediction
Each of the past five Nashville home games have involved under 9.5 corners. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back the teams to go under the Total Corners line at a price of -111.






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Bet Builder Tips
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Nashville SC vs Orlando City Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Giving Nashville Plenty of Respect
Some will want to go ahead and back Nashville SC at -120 to win this MLS encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 55% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Orlando City are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +260.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, Nashville are -244 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Orlando being priced up at +160 with the same money back guarantee.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -161 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Sam Surridge is the First Goalscorer Favourite
Sam Surridge is the First Goalscorer favourite at +320. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +107.









Nashville Bidding to Continue Unbeaten Home Run
Nashville have not tasted defeat at Geodis Park in nine straight matches. The Boys in Gold have seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Orlando haven’t lost any of their past five away games. Oscar Pareja's team have five wins, four draws and one loss in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
Orlando were 3-0 victors against Nashville last time out at Geodis Park. The previous 3 H2H matches at Geodis Park have seen Orlando triumph every time.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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7-2-1 | 3.00 | 2.10 | 0.90 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
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5-4-1 | 2.60 | 1.70 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- U.S. Open Cup: 22/05 2025 Orlando 2 Nashville 3
- MLS: 01/09 2024 Orlando 3 Nashville 0
- MLS: 18/07 2024 Nashville 0 Orlando 3
- MLS: 08/11 2023 Nashville 0 Orlando 1
- MLS: 31/10 2023 Orlando 1 Nashville 0
- MLS: 05/10 2023 Nashville 0 Orlando 1
- MLS: 02/04 2023 Orlando 0 Nashville 2
- U.S. Open Cup: 30/06 2022 Orlando 7 Nashville 6
- MLS: 24/11 2021 Nashville 3 Orlando 1
- MLS: 31/10 2021 Orlando 1 Nashville 1


- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nashville SC this season are Sam Surridge (18), Hany Mukhtar (12), Ahmed Qasem (2)
- Top Assistors for Nashville SC this season are Hany Mukhtar (7), Andy Najar (6), Alex Muyl (3)
Nashville SC vs Orlando City Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Nashville vs Orlando team news beforehand. Receive the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Orlando City Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Orlando City Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Nashville SC Lineups
Previous Orlando City Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | San Diego | 27 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 52:33 | 52 |
2 | FC Cincinnati | 27 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 42:34 | 52 |
3 | Philadelphia | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 44:26 | 51 |
4 | Nashville SC | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 44:31 | 47 |
5 | Orlando City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 53:35 | 47 |
6 | Minnesota Utd | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 44:30 | 47 |
7 | Vancouver | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 44:29 | 46 |
8 | Inter Miami | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 53:39 | 45 |
9 | Columbus Crew | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 42:37 | 45 |
10 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 45:39 | 44 |
11 | NYCFC | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 36:30 | 41 |
12 | Seattle Sounders | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 43:36 | 41 |
13 | Los Angeles FC | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 43:30 | 40 |
14 | Chicago Fire | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 50:44 | 39 |
15 | NY Red Bulls | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 42:37 | 39 |
16 | Portland Timbers | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 35:37 | 37 |
17 | Colorado Rapids | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 36:41 | 36 |
18 | Austin FC | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 24:29 | 35 |
19 | SJ Earthquakes | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 50:47 | 32 |
20 | Real Salt Lake | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 27:33 | 31 |
21 | FC Dallas | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 38:46 | 29 |
22 | Houston Dynamo | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 33:42 | 29 |
23 | NE Revolution | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 33:37 | 28 |
24 | Sporting KC | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 37:50 | 24 |
25 | Toronto FC | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 27:34 | 23 |
26 | Atlanta United | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 31:49 | 22 |
27 | St. Louis | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 29:44 | 21 |
28 | CF Montréal | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 25:48 | 20 |
29 | D.C. United | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 23:52 | 20 |
30 | LA Galaxy | 26 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 29:55 | 16 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | NY Red Bulls | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:19 | 32 |
2 | Philadelphia | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 30:15 | 31 |
3 | Charlotte FC | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 26:12 | 31 |
4 | Nashville SC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 26:9 | 30 |
5 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 24:16 | 28 |
6 | NYCFC | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 21:11 | 27 |
7 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 23:10 | 26 |
8 | Seattle Sounders | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27:14 | 25 |
9 | San Diego | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24:13 | 25 |
10 | Vancouver | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26:14 | 24 |
11 | Orlando City | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:21 | 24 |
12 | Inter Miami | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 27:17 | 24 |
13 | Minnesota Utd | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 25:16 | 24 |
14 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21:15 | 23 |
15 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20:17 | 23 |
16 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 21:19 | 23 |
17 | Real Salt Lake | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 15:12 | 19 |
18 | Austin FC | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 11:11 | 19 |
19 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 32:24 | 18 |
20 | Atlanta United | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 23:22 | 17 |
21 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17:18 | 17 |
22 | St. Louis | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18:19 | 16 |
23 | Houston Dynamo | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15:23 | 14 |
24 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 20:26 | 13 |
25 | Toronto FC | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11:15 | 11 |
26 | FC Dallas | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 17:22 | 11 |
27 | NE Revolution | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14:20 | 11 |
28 | LA Galaxy | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 14:22 | 11 |
29 | D.C. United | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11:22 | 11 |
30 | CF Montréal | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10:26 | 8 |


















































