Orlando City SC (8-9-6) travel to face off against Nashville SC (6-9-8) on Wednesday, July 17th. This match will be played at Geodis Park in Nashville, TN. Orlando City SC is coming off a win in their previous match, while Nashville SC will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Orlando City SC. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.

Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC

Orlando City SC Is Coming Off A Win

In their last match, Orlando City SC took on the New England Revolution, picking up a 3-1 win on the road. The over/under line going into the match was 2.5 goals, and the four combined goals surpassed this figure. The money line payout for Orlando City SC was +125.

Orlando City SC’s offensive attack was led by Facundo Torres, who scored two times on his three total shots. Ramiro Enrique also found the net for Orlando City SC, who finished with seven shots on goal as a club.

On the defensive end, Orlando City SC allowed just one goal on New England’s three total shots on goal. Pedro Gallese made two saves and picked up the win. Overall, Orlando City SC’s defense blocked two shots and intercepted seven shots.

In their last seven matches, Orlando City SC has gone 4-2-1, including a 3-1 win over the New England Revolution on July 13th. Overall, Orlando City is 8-9-6, which has them in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. They have won three straight matches and will be on the road against Nashville SC. After this match, Orlando City will return home to take on New York City FC on July 20th.

Nashville SC Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

In their last match, Nashville SC traveled to take on D.C. United SC. Despite losing by a score of 2-1, they were the heavy underdog at +260 and the match played out just short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Nashville’s attack took a total of nine shots, three of which were on target. Tyler Boyd was the most efficient player on the club’s offensive unit, scoring on his only shot attempt and he also didn’t record an assist.

On the defensive end, Nashville allowed a total of 17 shots and D.C. United finished with six corner kicks. Joe Willis finished with five saves on the seven shots on goal he faced.

After a strong start to the season, Nashville SC has hit a rough patch, losing four straight matches. Overall, they are 6-9-8, putting them 9th in the Eastern Conference. They have struggled on the road, going just 2-6-3, but have been solid at home, posting a record of 4-3-5. In matches where they have been favored, Nashville is 4-3-4, while they are just 2-6-4 as the underdog. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on the Philadelphia Union on July 20th.

Orlando City SC Offense Breakdown

Orlando City SC’s offense has been solid this season, averaging 1.4 goals per match, which is 15th in MLS. Facundo Torres is the team’s top scorer, with eight goals, which is 28th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Nicolás Lodeiro is the team’s leader in assists, with six, which is 16th in MLS. He has also scored one goal this season. Orlando City SC has been strong in the passing game, with an 85.0% passing percentage, which is 6th in MLS. They are also 2nd in the league in corners, and they have had more corners than their opponents in 65.2% of their matches.

Nashville SC Offense Breakdown

Sam Surridge is the top goal scorer for Nashville SC this season, and he is also the leader in shots on goal. Surridge has found the back of the net eight times this season, which is 32nd in the league. Hany Mukhtar is the leader in assists for Nashville SC, and he is also second on the team in goals scored. He has six assists this season, which is 22nd in MLS. This season, Nashville SC is 28th in the league in shots on goal, and they have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. They are 23rd in the league in corner kicks, and they have had more corners than their opponents in 52.2% of their matches this season.

Orlando City SC Defense Breakdown

Orlando City SC’s defense has been up and down over their last seven matches, but they have been trending in the right direction. They have given up just four goals over their last three matches, and they have a favorable matchup against Nashville SC, who has the 28th ranked offense in MLS. Overall, Orlando City SC is 18th in goals allowed this season, and they are 7th in blocked shots. Keeper Pedro Gallese is 18th in clean sheets this season.

Nashville SC Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Orlando City SC, Nashville SC’s defense is coming off a tough stretch, as they have given up eight goals over their last three matches. This includes a match against the Portland Timbers, who have the 4th ranked scoring offense in the MLS. On the season, Nashville SC is 14th in goals allowed, giving up 1.4 goals per match. Joe Willis is 6th in the MLS with six clean sheets and 17th in saves with 57. Overall, Nashville SC’s defense is 19th in blocked shots and 9th in interceptions.

Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC Prediction

With both teams coming in with a 17th ranked shooting percentage, we have this one ending in a 1-1 draw with a payout of +250. This season, both Nashville and Orlando City are near the bottom of the league in terms of goals scored, and our projections have each team getting three shots on goal. Our top projected goal scorer for the match is Luis Muriel for Orlando City. As for Nashville, look for Teal Bunbury to find the back of the net.

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