Orlando City vs Nashville SC Betting Tips - Major League Soccer 2026 Matchday 17
AI Consensus
Orlando City vs Nashville SC Betting Tips Consensus
14 AI models have taken a position on Orlando City vs Nashville SC, and the strongest agreement is on the match result market: 8 of the 9 models that priced it back Nashville SC to win. Elsewhere, the both teams to score market leans BTTS: Yes (5/7). Below: every model's picks, their reasoning, and the best live odds for each selection.
How each AI model's picks settled — ranked by profit on this match (10 units staked per model).
Specialist signals
The proven experts who picked Orlando City vs Nashville SC
Top historical performers by country and market. Tap a signal for the reasoning.
Best O/U picker+26% ROI69% WR
ChatGPT
Tip:Over 3.5 goals @ odds 2.38
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won 29 of 42 settled O/U picks · +44.0u profit · this pick: Over 3.5 goals @ 2.38 · 6 units
⚡ Why this pick
Orlando shipped six goals in their loss to FC Cincinnati
Their 4-1 cup win over Atlanta United showed attacking intent
Nashville edged Los Angeles FC 3-2 in a recent open game
ChatGPT's recent picks in this market
07-20Kalmar FF-Malmoe FFOver 2.5 Goals@ 1.67✓
07-20Oergryte FF-DjurgaardenOver 3.5 Goals@ 2.10✕
07-15England-ArgentinaOver 2.5 Goals@ 2.35✓
07-14France-SpainUnder 2.5 Goals@ 1.91✓
07-10Spain-BelgiumUnder 3.5 Goals@ 1.42✓
Orlando City
4-4-2
Projected · last match XI
22
Ellis
10
Ojeda
11
Carvalho
8
Ojeda
20
Atuesta
77
Angulo
3
Marin
6
Jansson
4
Brekalo
24
Dorsey
71
Crepeau
Bench (10)
Luis Otavio · Javier Otero · Duncan McGuire · Tyrese Spicer · Wilder Cartagena · Zakaria Taifi · Tahir Reid-Brown · Iago · Marco Pasalic · Joran Gerbet
Coach · Martin Perelman
Match Preview
Orlando City vs Nashville SC Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-07-21 00:14 UTC
Orlando City and Nashville SC meet for MLS clash
Matchday 17 of the Major League Soccer season sees Orlando City host Nashville SC at Inter&Co Stadium. This fixture presents an intriguing contest between two sides looking to solidify their positions in the league standings. Both teams will be aiming for a strong performance as they navigate the demands of the domestic campaign.
Team news and expected lineups
With no key absences reported for either side, managers will have a full complement of players to choose from. The expected lineups will offer insight into the tactical approaches each team might favour. Orlando City are anticipated to field a competitive XI, while Nashville SC will also be looking to deploy their strongest available players for this encounter.
Orlando City's recent form
Orlando City's recent results have been a mixed bag, showcasing both attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities. They secured a significant 4-1 victory over Atlanta United in the US Open Cup and a thrilling 4-3 win against Philadelphia Union in the league. However, they have also suffered heavy defeats, including a 6-2 loss to FC Cincinnati and a 2-0 reverse against CF Montreal. A recurring concern has been conceding goals late in matches, with nine goals shipped after the 75th minute in their last ten outings.
Nashville SC's steady progress
Nashville SC have demonstrated a more consistent run of form in their recent matches. They have secured important victories, including a 1-0 win against Atlanta United, a 2-1 result over New York City FC, and a convincing 3-0 away victory against New England Revolution. Their ability to find the net has been evident, with multiple wins featuring at least two goals. They have also shown defensive resilience, evidenced by a goalless draw with Philadelphia Union.
Head-to-head history
The historical encounters between Orlando City and Nashville SC have been closely contested, with a slight edge to Nashville SC in recent meetings. Nashville SC secured a dominant 5-0 victory earlier in the current Major League Soccer season. However, Orlando City have also tasted success, notably a 3-0 win in August 2024. The US Open Cup has also provided a platform for their rivalry, with Orlando City winning a previous tie 3-2.
What to watch for
This match could hinge on Orlando City's ability to manage the closing stages of the game and shore up their defence against late pressure. Nashville SC, meanwhile, will be looking to maintain their recent winning momentum and exploit any defensive lapses. The tactical battle between the two sides, particularly how they approach the midfield and attacking phases, will be crucial in determining the outcome of this Major League Soccer fixture.
Nashville SC
4-3-3
Projected · last match XI
10
Mukhtar
9
Surridge
14
Mohammed
37
Qasem
16
Corcoran
20
Tagseth
2
Lovitz
3
Woledzi
5
Maher
22
Bauer
99
Schwake
Bench (11)
Joe Willis · Jeisson Palacios · Bryan Acosta · Charles-Emile Brunet · Woobens Pacius · Alex Muyl · Thomas Williams · Jordan Knight · Andy Najar · Patrick Yazbek · Christopher Applewhite
Coach · BJ Callaghan
No expected line-ups published yet — projected from each side's XI in their previous match. Locks as Confirmed ~1h before kickoff.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Orlando City vs Nashville SC
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
Model
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O/U
BTTS
AH
GS
CS
WizardLM
+9.3% ROI
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ChatGPT
+4.7% ROI
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Gemini
+3.8% ROI
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Qwen
+3.5% ROI
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Nemotron
+2.3% ROI
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Claude
+1.7% ROI
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GLM
+1.0% ROI
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Seed
+1.0% ROI
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Le Chat
+0.7% ROI
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DeepSeek
-0.7% ROI
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ERNIE
-1.4% ROI
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Kimi
-3.9% ROI
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Grok
-9.8% ROI
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Nova
-11.2% ROI
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Recent Form
Orlando City and Nashville SC's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Orlando City
5
Wins
1
Draws
4
Losses
25
Scored
24
Conceded
0
Clean sheets
8
BTTS
23 MayMLSFC Cincinnati6–2Orlando CityL
19 MayUSOOrlando City4–1Atlanta UnitedW
16 MayMLSOrlando City1–1Atlanta UnitedD
13 MayMLSOrlando City4–3Philadelphia UnionW
9 MayMLSCF Montreal2–0Orlando CityL
2 MayMLSInter Miami CF3–4Orlando CityW
29 AprUSONew England Revolution3–4Orlando CityW
25 AprMLSDC United3–2Orlando CityL
22 AprMLSOrlando City4–1Charlotte FCW
18 AprMLSOrlando City0–1Houston Dynamo FCL
Nashville SC
6
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
17
Scored
9
Conceded
4
Clean sheets
4
BTTS
18 JulMLSNashville SC1–0Atlanta UnitedW
24 MayMLSNashville SC2–1New York City FCW
18 MayMLSNashville SC3–2Los Angeles FCW
13 MayMLSNew England Revolution0–3Nashville SCW
10 MayMLSNashville SC2–2DC UnitedD
6 MayCCCTigres1–0Nashville SCL
2 MayMLSPhiladelphia Union0–0Nashville SCD
29 AprCCCNashville SC0–1TigresL
26 AprMLSNashville SC4–2Charlotte FCW
18 AprMLSAtlanta United0–2Nashville SCW
Head to Head
Orlando City vs Nashville SC·recent meetings
7Orlando City wins
5Draws
6Nashville SC wins
21 MarNashville SC5 – 0Orlando CityMajor League Soccer
20 Sep ’25Orlando City3 – 2Nashville SCMajor League Soccer
24 Aug ’25Nashville SC5 – 1Orlando CityMajor League Soccer
21 May ’25Orlando City2 – 3Nashville SCUS Open Cup
31 Aug ’24Orlando City3 – 0Nashville SCMajor League Soccer
18 Jul ’24Nashville SC0 – 3Orlando CityMajor League Soccer
8 Nov ’23Nashville SC0 – 1Orlando CityMajor League Soccer Playoff
30 Oct ’23Orlando City1 – 0Nashville SCMajor League Soccer Playoff
5 Oct ’23Nashville SC0 – 1Orlando CityMajor League Soccer
1 Apr ’23Orlando City0 – 2Nashville SCMajor League Soccer
29 Jun ’22Orlando City1 – 1Nashville SCUS Open Cup
24 Nov ’21Nashville SC3 – 1Orlando CityMajor League Soccer Playoff
31 Oct ’21Orlando City1 – 1Nashville SCMajor League Soccer
30 Sep ’21Nashville SC2 – 2Orlando CityMajor League Soccer
19 Aug ’21Nashville SC1 – 1Orlando CityMajor League Soccer
8 Nov ’20Orlando City2 – 3Nashville SCMajor League Soccer
3 Sep ’20Nashville SC1 – 1Orlando CityMajor League Soccer
26 Aug ’20Orlando City3 – 1Nashville SCMajor League Soccer
