Orlando City vs Nashville prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
MLS USA
In the MLS regular season on July 26, 2026, Orlando City will face Nashville. The table leaders are coming for another three points.
Orlando City vs Nashville: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Florida club clinched a wild card spot last season with 53 points but lost 1-3 to Chicago Fire. This season started with a slump and a series of defeats. However, they thrashed Earthquakes 4-0 in the most recent round. The team also continues to fight in the US Open Cup.
The Tennessee side collected one more point than their rivals in the 2025 season, finishing sixth in the East. However, their first playoff opponent was the future champions, Inter Miami. This year, they entered the break as the overall MLS leaders with 33 points. Afterward, they recorded identical 1-0 wins over both Atlanta United and Montreal.
Bryan Ojeda and his teammates average 1.69 goals scored per match, but concede almost twice as many—2.75 goals per game. For the league leaders, the situation is the reverse: they score 2.06 on average while conceding just 0.69 per match.
Previous Matches: Orlando City vs Nashville
Nashville have won three out of their last four official meetings, losing only once.
The visitors are understandably favored—they are, after all, at the top of the table. We suggest betting on their win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.6).
Orlando City vs Nashville: Key Statistics and Trends
- Orlando City have won three of their last five matches
- 63% of Orlando City matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 4.44
- Nashville have won five matches in a row
- 44% of Nashville matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.75
Orlando City vs Nashville: Possible Starting Lineups
Orlando City are expected to play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Otero – Adrian Marin, Jansson, Brekalo – Angulo, Thiago, Bryan Ojeda, Atuesta, Dorsey – Ojeda, Ellis
Nashville are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Schweik – Lovitz, Voledzi, Palacios, Baker-Whiting – Corcoran, Bryan Acosta – Kasem, Madrigal, Espinosa – Mukhtar
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