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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Orlando City take on Nashville SC in a crucial encounter at the Geodis Park on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Nashville SC vs Orlando City Preview
Orlando City are in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side eased past New England Revolution by a 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Nashville SC, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The hosts slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of DC United in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
Nashville SC vs Orlando City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Orlando City have a slight edge over Nashville SC and have won four out of the 12 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Nashville SC's three victories.
- After a winless run of eight matches on the trot against Orlando City in all competitions, Nashville SC have lost each of their last three such games and lost two playoff fixtures last season.
- Nashville SC have lost four consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time in the club's history and suffered only five defeats in their first 19 matches in the regular season of MLS in 2024.
- After a run of only four victories in 18 matches in MLS, Orlando City have won four of their last five league games.
Nashville SC vs Orlando City Prediction
Orlando City have come into their own over the past month and will look to be at their best in this fixture. Facundo Torres scored a brace against New England Revolution and will look to replicate his feat this week.
Nashville SC can pack a punch on their day but have been a shadow of their former selves this season. Orlando City are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Nashville SC 1-2 Orlando City
Nashville SC vs Orlando City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Orlando City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Nashville SC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Facundo Torres to score - Yes
