Orlando City vs Nashville Prediction 20 September 2025
🔊 The clash between Orlando City and Nashville promises to be a thrilling event in the current MLS season. Both teams are vying for top positions in the standings, adding intrigue to the upcoming match. Orlando City have shown solid form over their recent games, despite a few setbacks. Their attacking prowess remains a key strength, especially on home turf. Meanwhile, Nashville are struggling with their away performance, as reflected in their recent results. These factors make the game unpredictable and exciting for fans of both teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 24 August 2025, ending in a 5-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Nashville were the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Orlando City and Nashville:
- 16 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 5, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 24 for Orlando City, 23 for Nashville;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.56, in the second half - 1.38;
- average total goals per match - 2.94.
Head-to-head statistics Orlando City - Nashville
Orlando City Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring D.C. United as the home side and Orlando City as the visitors. The game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Orlando City vs D.C. United):
- possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
Orlando City currently sit in 8th place in the MLS standings, showcasing a mixed form. Their last match ended in a draw, but the club has managed to secure five wins out of their last ten outings. The Lions favor an attacking style of play, focusing on ball possession and quick transitions to offense, which results in nearly 2 goals per match. However, defensive vulnerabilities remain a major concern for the team, as they concede an average of more than one goal per game.
Match Results: Orlando City
Nashville Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the U.S. Open Cup, where Nashville hosted Philadelphia Union. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Nashville vs Philadelphia Union):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
Nashville hold the fourth spot in the standings, but their recent form suggests a dip: just two wins against three losses in their last five games, although one of those victories was an emphatic 5-1 triumph over Orlando. On the road, they have suffered five consecutive defeats, highlighting their inconsistency away from home. The team often relies on a compact defense and counter-attacks, but their scoring ability of less than 1.5 goals per game raises questions about their offensive effectiveness.
Match Results: Nashville
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.56;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.81, while the visitors net 0.75.
First-Half Stats: Orlando City (home) vs Nashville (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 15;
- wins: 7 (50%) vs 4 (26.67%);
- losses: 2 (14.29%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- draws: 5 (35.71%) vs 6 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 1.86 vs 1.27;
- Average goals conceded: 0.71 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5).
- Orlando City scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Nashville.
- Orlando City scored in the 1st half in 12 of last 13 home games.
- Orlando City scored in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 5, draws - 4.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Nashville
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 30;
- wins: 13 vs 15;
- win percentage: 45% vs 50%;
- losses: 7 vs 10;
- draws: 9 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
- Nashville have lost in last 5 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 1.44;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.94;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Nashville
- average total in the tournament: 3.31 vs 2.83;
- average total goals scored: 1.9 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.9 vs 0.83;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.83;
- Orlando City: average total at home in the tournament - 2.21;
- Nashville: average total away in the tournament - 1.27;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 3.75) vs 1.6 (away - 0.8).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Orlando City games against Nashville (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.45; at home field - 4.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; at home field - 6.25.
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.3, away - 4.87;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 4.2.
- Nashville have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Orlando City.
- Nashville have taken over 3.5 corners in last 6 games.
- Nashville have taken over 3.5 corners in last 5 games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.26 (2.13 for home team and 2.13 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.88 (2 for home team and 1.88 for away team).
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 2.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 1.75.
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.7, away - 1.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Nashville
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Orlando City at home - 11 (79%);
- number of BTTS matches for Nashville away - 10 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Orlando City at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Nashville away - 4 (80%).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, we anticipate a dynamic match with plenty of chances on goal. Despite Orlando City's issues with conceding goals, their attack remains a potent force at home. Meanwhile, Nashville continue to struggle away from their home ground, having lost all of their last five away matches, which suggests a likely low scoring output (the trend shows 6 out of the last 7 matches). A bet on Nashville's team total under 1.5 seems well-founded considering the recent performance trends of the visitors.
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