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Major League Soccer | Gameweek 37
Sep 30, 2021 at 1.30am UK
Nissan Stadium
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Nashville
2 - 2
Orlando City

Williams (11'), Leal (59')
Godoy (34'), Johnston (82')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Dike (76' pen.), Anunga (90+3' og.)
Pereyra (31'), Schlegel (62'), Carlos (81')

Preview: Nashville SC vs. Orlando City - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Nashville SC vs. Orlando City - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Nashville SC and Orlando City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Orlando City travel to the Nissan Stadium on Thursday for their meeting against Nashville SC seeking to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat.

Meanwhile, the home side return to their own patch where they are still yet to lose this term after four consecutive outings on the road.


Match preview

Orlando City suffered a fourth straight loss following a 2-1 victory for league leaders New England Revolution when the sides faced off on Sunday.

Oscar Pareja's men went behind to an Adam Buksa strike before drawing level shortly afterwards through Daryl Dike, only for Rodrigo Schlegel to put the ball past his goalkeeper 10 minutes before half time which ultimately decided the contest.

The Lions have dropped down to fifth place in the Eastern Conference, with their cushion on teams outside the playoff places now reduced to just a point.

Next up for them is a trip to a venue where they have not won any of their two previous games, settling for a share of the spoils on both occasions.

Having amassed just 13 points from as many away games this term, Thursday's visitors will be keen to get going on their travels with the regular season now entering into its final stages.

Nashville had to settle for a point in their clash against Chicago Fire on Sunday at the Soldier Field where the teams played out a 0-0 draw.

Gary Smith's men, who recently put five past Inter Miami, were unable to find a way past through a stubborn opposing side this time around.

The Tennessee-based outfit remain second in the Eastern Conference but are now a whopping 17 points off New England at the top of the table.

However, Thursday's hosts have all but secured a place in the postseason and continue to hold their own in what is only their second ever MLS Campaign.

Nashville SC Major League Soccer form:
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • D

Orlando City Major League Soccer form:
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • L

Team News

Orlando City's duo of Chris Mueller and Oriol Rosell are ruled out through abdominal strains and will play no part in their side's trip to Nashville.

Mason Stajduhar and Pato continue to battle with knee injuries, while 28-year-old Antonio Carlos is eligible to feature again having served his suspension.

Hany Mukhtar was given a breather in midweek, but the German forward is expected to return to the starting line up at the expense of Jhonder Cadiz.

Mukhtar, who has been directly involved in nine goals in his last nine appearances, will be heavily relied upon once again to deliver the goods.

Nashville SC possible starting lineup:
Willis; Romney, Zimmerman, Maher; Lovitz, Muyl, McCarty, Anunga, Johnston; Leal, Mukhtar

Orlando City possible starting lineup:
Gallese; Moutinho, Jansson, Schlegel, Ruan; Perea, Mendez, Urso; Pereyra, Michel, Dike


We say: Nashville SC 2-1 Orlando City

Nashville are the latest team to try to capitalise on Orlando City's struggles and will fancy themselves to come out on top in this one. We are tipping the home team to emerge victorious albeit by only a narrow margin in what should be an absorbing affair.



Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data



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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721
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