Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC

Philadelphia Union meet Nashville SC at Subaru Park, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 2 May.

Nashville +0.25 at -130 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Philadelphia, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

Philadelphia Union were defeated on the road in their last game. Columbus Crew won 2-0 at Lower.com Field. Bradley Carnell's side managed two shots on target and recorded 44% possession.

Nashville SC made it three consecutive wins after a 4-2 home success over Charlotte FC at Geodis Park. The Boys in Gold had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 62% possession and seven shots on goal, while Sam Surridge scored two, with Hany Mukhtar and Ahmed Qasem also finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been three straight wins for Nashville when playing Philadelphia. In their last encounter, Nashville claimed a 3-1 U.S. Open Cup victory at home. The past 10 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Philadelphia, three for Nashville and three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Nashville SC	30	20	7	3	64	23	41	64:23	67
11	Philadelphia	30	13	7	10	61	48	13	61:48	46

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1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Philadelphia have had 48.5% possession and 6.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 2.5 corners.

Milan Iloski and Danley Jean Jacques lead the way with 2 goals, while Nathan Harriel has 1. The leading assistor is Alejandro Bedoya with 2.

Nashville have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 5.6 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 2.1 goals. The Tennessee outfit average 53.9% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 2.7 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 7.8 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal.

Sam Surridge is top of the team’s scoring charts with 9, while Hany Mukhtar and Cristian Espinoza both have 3. Hany Mukhtar has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Philadelphia Union confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Francis Westfield, Japhet Sery Larsen, Olwethu Makhanya, Nathan Harriel, Indiana Vassilev, Jovan Lukic, Danley Jean Jacques, Cavan Sullivan, Milan Iloski, Ezekiel Alladoh.

Nashville SC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brian Schwake (GK), Josh Bauer, Jack Maher, Maxwell Woledzi, Daniel Lovitz, Shak Mohammed, Patrick Yazbek, Bryan Acosta, Ahmed Qasem, Warren Madrigal, Woobens Pacius.

Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Nashville at -130 in this MLS match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming MLS action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nashville in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nashville in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nashville in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 3 consecutive games against Nashville.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Nashville Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -130 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Philadelphia 0 - 1 Nashville

One bet that has caught our eye is Nashville to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cristian Espinoza to Score +400

Cristian Espinoza (Nashville) has netted two goals in his past five MLS matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +400 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Cristian Espinoza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1000

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Corners Prediction

Philadelphia To Have Most Corners -154

Philadelphia have been awarded the most corners in nine consecutive home games. We can’t pass up the chance to back -154 that Philadelphia have the most corners.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Philadelphia

Total

8.80 6.30 2.50

Home

11.10 7.50 3.60

Away

8.90 4.90 4.00

Nashville

Total

7.00 4.30 2.70

Home

8.50 5.90 2.60

Away

7.50 4.30 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

Philadelphia Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Nashville Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-161

X

+650

2

+163

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Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds of +125 suggest that Philadelphia Union are likely victors and there’s a 44% probability that the favourites win this MLS clash. If you want to back the outsider, Nashville SC are available at +205.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Philadelphia at -164 and Nashville at +115.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -147 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest MLS matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+240

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+115

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-333

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-164

2

+115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+107

Favourite Sam Surridge is priced at +400 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +155.

Sam Surridge (Nashville)

First

+400

Anytime

+155

Hany Mukhtar (Nashville)

First

+525

Anytime

+200

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

First

+540

Anytime

+210

Milan Iloski (Philadelphia)

First

+750

Anytime

+280

Cristian Espinoza (Nashville)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

First

+1050

Anytime

+410

Ahmed Qasem (Nashville)

First

+1200

Anytime

+480

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Alex Muyl (Nashville)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Reed Baker-Whiting (Nashville)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Stats: MLS matches only
Philadelphia are winless over their previous five games at Subaru Park. Bradley Carnell's side have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Nashville have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

In the last meeting at Subaru Park, Nashville defeated Philadelphia by a 3-1 scoreline. The past 5 H2H matches at Subaru Park have resulted in two Philadelphia wins, two draws and one Nashville victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Philadelphia Union Home Stats		3-2-5	2.20	1.30	0.90	4	6	3	7
Nashville SC Away Stats		3-2-5	2.50	1.00	1.50	5	5	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

Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC Lineups & Team News

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