On Saturday, August 31st, at 7:30 PM, the 14th place Nashville SC will take on the 7th place Orlando City SC in an MLS match. This game will be played at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL. The money line odds have the away team, Nashville SC, at +540 compared to Orlando City SC at -230. The line for a draw is sitting at +360, and the goal line is set at 2.5 goals. Nashville SC is currently on a seven-game losing streak and has a record of 6-12-8. Orlando City SC is 9-10-7 and favored to win this match.
Nashville SC vs. Orlando City SC Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Nashville SC at Orlando City SC
- Where: Orlando, FL at Inter&Co Stadium
- Date: Saturday, August 31st
- Betting Odds ORL -230 | NAS +540 O/U 2.5
Nashville SC Preview
Through 26 matches, Nashville SC has struggled, going just 6-12-8, which has them in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. They have lost seven straight matches, including a 3-0 loss to Orlando City SC on July 18th. Overall, they are just 2-7-3 on the road, and they will be on the road for this match against Orlando City SC. Following this match, they will take on Atlanta United FC on September 14th.
Sam Surridge has been the top scorer for Nashville SC this season, finding the back of the net eight times, which is 38th in MLS. Hany Mukhtar is second on the team in goals scored and leads the club in assists. He is 29th in MLS in assists and 28th in shots on goal. This season, Nashville is 29th in the league in goals scored, averaging just one per match. They have scored less than their season average in three straight matches. They are 28th in shots on goal and 19th in corners. They have had more corners than their opponents in 57.7% of their matches. Their passing percentage is 21st in MLS at 82.7%.
Heading into their match against Orlando City SC, the Nashville SC defense is giving up 1.6 goals per match, which is 16th in the MLS. Over their last five matches, they have given up 2.6 goals per match. This includes giving up three goals to Orlando City SC back on July 18th. On the season, they are 9th in blocked shots and 11th in interceptions. Joe Willis is 8th in the MLS with six clean sheets.
Orlando City SC Preview
Through 26 matches, Orlando City SC sits in 7th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 9-10-7. Overall, they have been favored in 14 matches, going 5-4-5 in those contests. At home, Orlando City has struggled, posting a record of 3-5-4. In their last three matches, they have gone 1-1-1, with their only win coming against this match's opponent, Nashville SC. Following this match, Orlando City will be back at home on September 14th to take on the New England Revolution.
Orlando City SC's offense has been led by Facundo Torres, who has eight goals this season, which is 32nd in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 43rd in the league. Martín Ojeda has six assists, which is 23rd in MLS, and he is also fourth on the team in goals. As a team, Orlando City SC is 17th in goals scored, and they have decreased their goal total in each of their last four matches. They are 23rd in shots on goal, but they are third in the league in corner kicks, and they have had more corners than their opponents in 61.5% of their matches. Their passing percentage of 84.8% is eighth in MLS.
Heading into their match against Nashville SC, Orlando City SC's defense is giving up 1.6 goals per match, which is 15th in the MLS. They are coming off a match against Sporting Kansas City where they gave up three goals. However, they have also had matches where they have shutout opponents, including Nashville SC back on July 18th. Overall, they have five clean sheets this season. Keeper Pedro Gallese is 13th in the MLS with five clean sheets and 26th in saves with 47.
Nashville SC vs. Orlando City SC Head To Head
In the only matchup between these two teams this season, Orlando City came away with a 2-0 win. Orlando City had five shots on goal compared to just one for Nashville.
Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC Free Pick
Looking at how we expect this match to play out, we are going to take Orlando City SC on the money line at -230 to pick up the 2-0 win over Nashville SC. Orlando comes in with the edge on offense, as they are 17th in the league in goals scored and are also 14th in shooting percentage. Our projections have Luis Muriel as the top goal scorer for Orlando. On the defensive end, both teams are right around the middle of the pack in goals allowed, but we have Orlando generating six shots on goal compared to just one for Nashville.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Orlando City SC -230
