MLS Betting Preview: Nashville SC vs Orlando City

Nashville SC take on Orlando City at Geodis Park, with kick-off set for 18:15 on Saturday 21 March.

Are Nashville Value for This Game?

It could be beneficial to back Nashville when they clash with Orlando. There’s loads of value in the -164 that the home team get the job done and we’re therefore going to play the Full-Time Result market.

City Landed 3-2 Victory in Previous H2H

Nashville SC have won two league games on the spin, triumphing 1-0 in their previous MLS encounter. This was on their travels against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field. BJ Callaghan’s team recorded 45% possession and had four shots on target, with a late strike from Hany Mukhtar proving the difference.

Orlando City won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Inter&Co Stadium against CF Montréal. The Central Florida side had 40% possession and six shots on goal, while Duncan McGuire and Martin Ojeda were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Orlando claim a 3-2 home win over Nashville at Inter&Co Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen six Orlando victories, three Nashville wins and one draw.

Nashville SC – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 9.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Nashville have had 51.7% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 7.3 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.9 corners.

Sam Surridge leads the way with 8 goals, Hany Mukhtar has 4, with Cristian Espinoza and two others on 1. Patrick Yazbek and Warren Madrigal have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Orlando City – Last 10 League Games

Orlando have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. The Lions have averaged 42.4% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 5.4 corners against, while conceding 2.5 goals from 7.8 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Martin Ojeda has scored 4 goals, followed by Duncan McGuire on 3 and Marco Pasalic with 2. Ivan Angulo and Tyrese Spicer are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Brian Schwake (GK), Josh Bauer, Jack Maher, Maxwell Woledzi, Daniel Lovitz, Edvard Tagseth, Bryan Acosta, Alex Muyl, Ahmed Qasem, Woobens Pacius, Warren Madrigal.

Orlando City predicted lineup (4-4-2): Javier Otero (GK), Griffin Dorsey, David Brekalo, Iago Teodoro, Adrian Marin, Marco Pašalić, Braian Ojeda, Eduard Atuesta, Iván Angulo, Martin Ojeda, Duncan McGuire.

Nashville SC vs Orlando City Prediction & Betting Tips

The Nashville SC vs Orlando City betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Nashville look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -164 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this MLS clash.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest MLS team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Nashville SC vs Orlando City league stats:

Nashville have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.Nashville have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.Nashville have won 3 consecutive games at home.Orlando have lost 4 of their last 5 games.Orlando have lost 6 of their last 10 games.Orlando have lost their last 3 games on the road.

Nashville to Win Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 62.1% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

One way of securing bigger odds when it comes to Nashville winning is by selecting them on the Double Result market. They need to be leading at the interval and the full-time whistle.

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Our Match Prediction


Nashville To Win @ -164

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Player Prop Picks

Martín Ojeda (Orlando) has registered four goals in his past ten MLS matches. We’ll take a chance at +230 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

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Nashville SC vs Orlando City 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.

Bookies Make Nashville Most Likely Winners

The bookies have Nashville SC at -213 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 68% likely to win this MLS encounter according to the latest betting odds. Orlando City are the +500 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Nashville are -104 to beat Orlando on the Asian Handicap -1.25. A two-goal victory would be enough for the full payout but you can also get half stakes back for a one-goal win.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -182.

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Sam Surridge is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is -154 available that Sam Surridge finds the net, while he is available at +240 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals

Sam Surridge (Nashville)

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Hany Mukhtar (Nashville)

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Cristian Espinoza (Nashville)

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Martín Ojeda (Orlando)

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Geodis Park

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Nashville Bidding to Continue Unbeaten Home Run

Nashville have not lost at Geodis Park in the past five matches. BJ Callaghan’s team have recorded seven victories, two defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Orlando have now lost three consecutive games on their travels. The Central Florida side have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.50.

Nashville beat Orlando 5-1 when they last met at Geodis Park. In the previous 4 H2H games at Geodis Park, we have seen three Orlando victories and one Nashville win.

Nashville SC logo Nashville SC Home Stats
7-1-2
3.60
2.50
1.10
7
3
6
4

Orlando City logo Orlando City Away Stats
3-3-4
4.20
1.70
2.50
8
2
9
1

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

Expert Analysis by Michael Davis

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