Preview & Prediction: Nashville SC clashes with Orlando City

In the upcoming Game Week 26, a thrilling match awaits bettors as Nashville SC clashes with Orlando City at GEODIS Park. Nashville SC holds a slight advantage with win odds of 2.19, while Orlando City is a worthwhile contender at 3.13 that cannot be overlooked.

On the day of the event, July 18th, 2024, the teams revisit their rivalry in the MLS. Their last game resulted in a tied score: Nashville SC 1 – 1 Orlando City. Both clubs have built a rich history, faced each other 12 times over recent seasons. Of these past clashes, Nashville SC claimed victory in 3, Orlando City triumphed in 4, and 5 resulted in a draw.

Notably, Nashville SC appears to be struggling with home performance, while Orlando City has a commendable away record. Historical average of 2.5 goals per match and a 67% likelihood for both to score indicate nailing a definite prediction could be tough. However, Nashville SC has managed to gain an average of 1.42 points per home game this season in the MLS, whereas Orlando City averages 1.5 points at away games. This data hints that the match could lean in anyone’s favor, making this contest one to closely watch.

Insights

• Nashville SC is the slight favorite for this match with odds at 2.19, making it a potentially profitable bet for bettors.
• Orlando City SC, priced at 3.13, offers significant value for risk-tolerant bettors seeking good return potential.
• In their 12 previous encounters, Orlando City has shown slightly superior performance, winning 4 matches to Nashville’s 3, indicating that Orlando should not be quickly neglected.
• 5 out of their 12 matches have ended in a draw, suggesting that the possibility of a draw, with likely higher odds, should not be ignored.
• Despite playing on home turf, Nashville SC has been performing poorly at home, which might further increase Orlando City’s chances.
• Orlando City, on the other hand, has been performing quite well while playing away.
• The average goal count for the previous matches between these two teams is 2.5, which could be a good bet for over/under goal markets.
• Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has occurred in about 67% of their previous encounters, making the BTTS bet a potential value play.
• So far in this MLS season, Nashville SC and Orlando City have averaged 1.42 and 1.5 Points Per Game at home and away respectively; given Nashville’s home disadvantage, this gives value to the possible outcome of an Orlando City victory or draw.

Match Facts

1. A 1-1 draw is the outcome most frequently seen in clashes between Nashville SC and Orlando City SC; 4 games have concluded with this scoreline.
2. Over the last 6 home games of Nashville SC against Orlando City SC, Nashville SC emerged victorious only once, the game was tied thrice, and Orlando City SC claimed victory twice.
3. In their past 12 encounters, Nashville SC has triumphed three times, five matches ended in a draw, and Orlando City SC has won four times.
4. Recalling last season, Nashville SC lost 0-1 at home and 0-2 at Orlando City SC’s home ground.
5. Nashville SC is presently on a 3-match losing streak in MLS.
6. An interesting stat is that both Nashville SC and Orlando City SC score 28% of their goals in the 76-90 minute range.
7. Nashville SC has experienced a run of three consecutive defeats.
8. In the last 3 games against Orlando City SC, Nashville SC were unable to secure a victory.
9. Nashville SC failed to score in one of their 12 home MLS games this season.
10. Orlando City SC didn’t manage to score in three of their eleven away MLS games this season.
11. Nashville SC’s home track record this season is 4 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.
12. With 8 goals, Sam Surridge tops the scoring chart for Nashville SC, while Duncan McGuire is Orlando City SC’s leading scorer with 7.
13. Dru Yearwood is the most penalised Nashville SC player with 5 yellow cards, and for Orlando City SC, it’s Cesar Araujo with 7.
14. Orlando City SC has managed to net a goal in 6 straight matches.

1. Nashville SC wins the first half in 28% of their matches, while Orlando City SC does so in 29% of theirs.
2. At halftime, Nashville SC takes the lead 28% of the time, while Orlando City SC leads 29% of the time.
3. The last time the two teams met, Orlando City SC emerged as the winner.
4. Orlando City SC outscored Nashville SC by 1 goal the last time they met.
5. When Nashville SC is leading 1-0 at home, they win 57% of the time. When Orlando City SC has a 0-1 lead away, they win 85% of the time.
6. When Nashville SC falls behind 0-1 at home, they never win, but when Orlando City has a 1-0 deficit away, they manage to win 28% of the time.
7. In the MLS, Orlando City SC’s record is better than that of Nashville SC.
8. Orlando City SC has outperformed Nashville SC in their last five matches.
9. Orlando City SC has only been defeated once in the last 5 encounters with Nashville SC across all competitions.
10. In the previous 5 face-offs, Nashville SC has won once, Orlando City SC has won 4 times and there were no draws.
11. When Nashville SC and Orlando City SC clash, Nashville SC averages 0.6 goals while Orlando City SC averages 0.8 goals.
12. The average total score between Nashville SC and Orlando City SC is 1.4 goals per match.
13. In the first half of games between Nashville SC and Orlando City SC, the average goal count is 0.8.
14. Nashville SC typically scores 1.66 goals per game at home, whereas Orlando City SC usually scores 1.48 goals when playing away.