Atlanta United FC
Major League Soccer
FT
0 - 2
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Referee: A. Chapman
Nashville SC
League: Major League Soccer
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Referee: A. Chapman
Atlanta United FC
Match Timeline
Nashville SC
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
45+1'
Tristan Muyumba
Atlanta United FC
πŸ”„
56'
W. Madrigal ↔ A. Muyl
Nashville SC
⚽
61'
C. Espinoza Β· Assist: H. Mukhtar
Nashville SC
πŸ”„
66'
E. Tagseth ↔ P. Yazbek
Nashville SC
πŸ”„
68'
C. Sanchez ↔ F. Picault
Atlanta United FC
πŸ”„
68'
E. Baez ↔ P. Amador
Atlanta United FC
πŸ”„
74'
A. Fortune ↔ S. Lobjanidze
Atlanta United FC
🟨
76'
Lucas Hoyos
Atlanta United FC
πŸ”„
82'
E. Latte Lath ↔ C. Togashi
Atlanta United FC
πŸ”„
84'
A. Qasem ↔ S. Mohammed
Nashville SC
πŸ”„
84'
A. Najar ↔ R. Baker-Whiting
Nashville SC
⚽
90'
S. Mohammed
Nashville SC
Main Prediction

Away Win

Confidence 91.6%
1X2
1X2
Away Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5

Probability Model

Home 26.9%
X 8.4%
Away 64.7%
1X 35.3%
X2 73.2%
12 91.6%

Tactical Setup

Atlanta United FC formation 4-3-3
Nashville SC formation 4-4-2
Atlanta United FC missing 3
Nashville SC missing 2

Key Squad Notes

Atlanta United FC scorers A. Miranchuk (4 goals), Emmanuel Latte Lath (1 goals), TomΓ‘s Jacob (1 goals)
Atlanta United FC creators M. Almiron (3 assists), Emmanuel Latte Lath (1 assists), E. Baez (1 assists)
Atlanta United FC key absences Sergio Santos
Nashville SC scorers S. Surridge (7 goals), C. Espinoza (2 goals), H. Mukhtar (2 goals)
Nashville SC creators P. Yazbek (3 assists), C. Espinoza (2 assists), H. Mukhtar (1 assists)
Nashville SC key absences R. Baker-Whiting, J. Palacios, S. Surridge

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Atlanta United FC and Nashville SC have faced each other 5 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (91.6%)
Predicted formations: Atlanta United FC 4-3-3 / Nashville SC 4-4-2
Missing players: Atlanta United FC 3, Nashville SC 2
H2H summary: Atlanta United FC wins 2, draws 2, Nashville SC wins 1

Match Analysis

Atlanta United FC approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 12 with 4 points from 7 matches. The overall return of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 5 defeats with a 6:12 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on A. Miranchuk (4 goals), Emmanuel Latte Lath (1 goals), TomΓ‘s Jacob (1 goals), with creative support from M. Almiron (3 assists), Emmanuel Latte Lath (1 assists), E. Baez (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, the split record of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with Sergio Santos unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
Nashville SC approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 1 on 16 points after 7 outings. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with a 15:4 goal return and very strong form with results showing strong momentum. In attack they lean heavily on S. Surridge (7 goals), C. Espinoza (2 goals), H. Mukhtar (2 goals), with creative support from P. Yazbek (3 assists), C. Espinoza (2 assists), H. Mukhtar (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, their record of 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. Although they are without R. Baker-Whiting, J. Palacios, S. Surridge, that absence is especially important because it affects one of their main scoring outlets.
This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Nashville SC's more proactive style and Atlanta United FC's more cautious structure. Nashville SC seem to carry the heavier availability burden, which may reduce some of their stability compared to the home side. Nashville SC carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 1 with 16 points while Atlanta United FC sit 12 on 4, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. Nashville SC look sharper on recent form, and that momentum could be important in key phases of the match. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Nashville SC. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Atlanta United FC expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Nashville SC in 4-4-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Nashville SC having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected.

Statistics

Atlanta United FC Stat Nashville SC
4 Shots on Goal 8
5 Shots off Goal 7
13 Total Shots 17
4 Blocked Shots 2
5 Shots insidebox 12
8 Shots outsidebox 5
11 Fouls 6
5 Corner Kicks 7
2 Offsides 2
55% Ball Possession 45%
2 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
6 Goalkeeper Saves 4
535 Total passes 437
461 Passes accurate 365
86% Passes % 84%
0.62 expected_goals 2.17
0 goals_prevented 0
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3
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0
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1
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05.04.26
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1
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Lineups

Atlanta United FC
Formation
Nashville SC
7.6
L. Hoyos
1
L. Hoyos
7.0
T. Jacob
55
T. Jacob
6.6
S. Gregersen
5
S. Gregersen
6.3
E. Mihaj
4
E. Mihaj
6.3
E. Baez
3
↓
E. Baez
6.9
T. Muyumba
8
T. Muyumba
6.9
A. Miranchuk
59
A. Miranchuk
6.5
A. Fortune
35
↓
A. Fortune
6.3
C. Sanchez
48
↓
C. Sanchez
6.7
M. Galarza
88
M. Galarza
6.3
E. Latte Lath
9
↓
E. Latte Lath
7.0
B. Schwake
99
B. Schwake
7.6
A. Najar
31
↓
A. Najar
7.3
J. Palacios
4
J. Palacios
7.7
M. Woledzi
3
M. Woledzi
7.6
D. Lovitz
2
D. Lovitz
8.5
C. Espinoza
7
⚽
C. Espinoza
7.2
M. Corcoran
16
M. Corcoran
7.3
E. Tagseth
20
↓
E. Tagseth
6.3
A. Qasem
37
↓
A. Qasem
7.2
H. Mukhtar
10
🎯
H. Mukhtar
6.9
W. Madrigal
41
↓
W. Madrigal
Atlanta United FC 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
1
L. Hoyos
🟨 76'
G
55
T. Jacob
D
5
S. Gregersen
D
4
E. Mihaj
D
3
E. Baez
↓ 68'
D
8
T. Muyumba
🟨 45+1'
M
59
A. Miranchuk
M
35
A. Fortune
↓ 74'
M
48
C. Sanchez
↓ 68'
M
88
M. Galarza
M
9
E. Latte Lath
↓ 82'
F
Substitutes
42
J. Hibbert
G
22
F. Picault
↑ 68'
F
30
C. Togashi
↑ 82'
F
11
S. Lobjanidze
↑ 74'
F
28
W. Reilly
M
47
M. Edwards
D
2
R. Hernandez
D
6
J. Berrocal
D
18
P. Amador
↑ 68'
D
Nashville SC 4-4-2
Starting XI
99
B. Schwake
G
31
A. Najar
↓ 84'
D
4
J. Palacios
D
3
M. Woledzi
D
2
D. Lovitz
D
7
C. Espinoza
⚽ 61'
M
16
M. Corcoran
M
20
E. Tagseth
↓ 66'
M
37
A. Qasem
↓ 84'
M
10
H. Mukhtar
🎯 61'
F
41
W. Madrigal
↓ 56'
F
Substitutes
1
J. Willis
G
6
B. Acosta
M
5
J. Maher
D
22
J. Bauer
D
14
S. Mohammed
⚽ 90' ↑ 84'
M
19
A. Muyl
↑ 56'
M
27
R. Baker-Whiting
↑ 84'
D
8
P. Yazbek
↑ 66'
M
17
W. Pacius
F

Missing Players

Atlanta United FC 3 missing
-
Sergio Santos
Missing Fixture Illness
OUT
-
M. Almiron
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
S. Alzate
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
Nashville SC 2 missing
-
C. Applewhite
Missing Fixture Leg Injury
OUT
-
S. Surridge
Questionable Hamstring Injury
OUT

Head to Head

Atlanta United FC vs Nashville SC 5 matches
31.08.2025
Nashville SC 0 - 1 Atlanta United FC
Major League Soccer
FT
03.05.2025
Atlanta United FC 1 - 1 Nashville SC
Major League Soccer
FT
14.09.2024
Atlanta United FC 0 - 2 Nashville SC
Major League Soccer
FT
18.05.2024
Nashville SC 1 - 1 Atlanta United FC
Major League Soccer
FT
26.08.2023
Atlanta United FC 4 - 0 Nashville SC
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FT