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. 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
11	Nashville SC	34	16	6	12	58	45	13	58:45	54
14	Orlando City	34	14	11	9	63	51	12	63:51	53

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Nashville SC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joe Willis (GK), Andy Najar, Walker Zimmerman, Jeisson Palacios, Josh Bauer, Alex Muyl, Patrick Yazbek, Gaston Brugman, Jacob Shaffelburg, Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar.

Orlando City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Pedro Gallese (GK), Kyle Smith, Rodrigo Adrian Schlegel, Robin Jansson, Adrian Marin, Nicolas Rodriguez, Cesar Araujo, Joran Gerbet, Dagur Dan Thorhallsson, Tyrese Spicer, Ramiro Enrique.

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:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Orlando in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Orlando in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Orlando in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nashville in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nashville in 7 of their last 10 games against Orlando.

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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Our Match Prediction

Orlando Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Nashville 1 - 1 Orlando

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

Top Pick: Sam Surridge Under 1.5 Shots On Target -143

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.

Latest Sam Surridge Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-100

First

+290

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-154

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Martín Ojeda to Score +320

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.

Latest Martín Ojeda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -111

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nashville

Total

7.70 4.10 3.60

Home

8.20 5.10 3.10

Away

8.50 4.70 3.80

Orlando

Total

9.60 4.80 4.80

Home

8.10 5.10 3.00

Away

11.00 4.00 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-123

Nashville Corners

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-133

Orlando Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+700

2

+205

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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 -122 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 +265.

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 +170 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 -167 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-122

X

+310

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+143

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-435

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-244

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-120

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+120

Sam Surridge is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Sam Surridge is the First Goalscorer favourite at +290. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at -100.

Sam Surridge (Nashville)

First

-100

Anytime

+290

Hany Mukhtar (Nashville)

First

+160

Anytime

+420

Martín Ojeda (Orlando)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Jonathan Pérez (Nashville)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Luis Muriel (Orlando)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Marco Pasalic (Orlando)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Teal Bunbury (Nashville)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Ramiro Enrique (Orlando)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Ahmed Qasem (Nashville)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Tyrese Spicer (Orlando)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Alex Muyl (Nashville)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Alexander Freeman (Orlando)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Iván Angulo (Orlando)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Gastón Brugman (Nashville)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Martín Ojeda (Orlando)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Luis Muriel (Orlando)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

Marco Pasalic (Orlando)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Jonathan Pérez (Nashville)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-125

Sam Surridge (Nashville)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-154

Teal Bunbury (Nashville)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Ramiro Enrique (Orlando)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-164

Alex Muyl (Nashville)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-167

Tyrese Spicer (Orlando)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Hany Mukhtar (Nashville)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-213

Ahmed Qasem (Nashville)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-222

Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Alexander Freeman (Orlando)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Iván Angulo (Orlando)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Gastón Brugman (Nashville)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

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
Nashville SC Home Stats		7-2-1	3.00	2.10	0.90	7	3	6	4
Orlando City Away Stats		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

Nashville SC vs Orlando City Lineups & Team News

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