Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 01:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Monday, 18 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 01:00 BST |
| Venue | GEODIS Park |
Match Prediction: Nashville SC 2-1 Los Angeles FC
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 Mar 2024 |  Los Angeles FC vs  Nashville SC |
5 – 0 | BMO Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2023 | Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC |
1 – 1 | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 09 Oct 2022 | Los Angeles FC vs Nashville SC |
0 – 1 | BMO Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Jul 2022 | Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC |
1 – 2 | First Horizon Park |
Nashville SC come into this with the steadier recent league record, having taken three wins and two draws from their last five, while Los Angeles FC have lost two of their last three and conceded four at home to Houston Dynamo. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is form and balance, and Nashville SC have looked more reliable at both ends in the results provided. Los Angeles FC still carry threat in attack, but their recent defensive numbers suggest they can be exposed if Nashville SC keep the game at a controlled tempo.
That scoreline fits a home side that has been harder to beat and a visiting side that has still found goals, but not enough consistency. Nashville SC’s recent 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 usage suggests they can adapt, while Los Angeles FC’s 4-3-3 should give them attacking moments without guaranteeing control. The head-to-head record is mixed, but Nashville SC have already shown they can beat Los Angeles FC, which supports a narrow home win.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Nashville SC
Nashville SC’s recent league form is strong, with three wins and two draws from their last five matches. They have scored nine goals across those five games and kept two clean sheets, which points to a side that has been competitive in both boxes.
The most recent result was a 3-0 away win over New England, following a 2-2 draw with DC United and a 0-0 draw away to Philadelphia Union. Before that, Nashville SC beat Charlotte 4-2 and Atlanta United 2-0, so the overall pattern is one of steady points and decent attacking output.
Nashville SC Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 13 May 2026 |  New England vs Nashville SC |
0 – 3 | W | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 | Nashville SC vs  DC United |
2 – 2 | D | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC |
0 – 0 | D | Subaru Park |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | Nashville SC vs  Charlotte |
4 – 2 | W | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  Atlanta United vs Nashville SC |
0 – 2 | W | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC’s recent league form is less convincing, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. They have conceded nine goals in those five matches, including four in the home loss to Houston Dynamo, which is the main concern from a betting point of view.
Their best result in that run was a 1-0 away win over Minnesota United, but that has been followed by a 2-2 draw with San Diego and defeats to Houston Dynamo and St. Louis City. The 0-0 draw with Colorado Rapids shows they can keep things tight at times, but the recent trend is still inconsistent.
Los Angeles FC Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 14 May 2026 |  St. Louis City vs Los Angeles FC |
2 – 1 | L | Energizer Park |
| Major League Soccer | 11 May 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs  Houston Dynamo |
1 – 4 | L | BMO Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 |  San Diego vs Los Angeles FC |
2 – 2 | D | Snapdragon Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC |
0 – 1 | W | Allianz Field |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs  Colorado Rapids |
0 – 0 | D | BMO Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Nashville SC
- Edvard Tagseth (Leg Injury)
Los Angeles FC
- Amin Boudri (Leg Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Nashville SC (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Brian Schwake (Goalkeeper), Andy Nájar (Defender), Jeison Palacios (Defender), Maxwell Woledzi (Defender), Reed Baker-Whiting (Defender), Ahmed Qasem (Midfielder), Bryan Acosta (Midfielder), Cristian Espinoza (Midfielder), Matthew Corcoran (Midfielder), Hany Mukhtar (Attacker), Warren Madrigal (Attacker)
Nashville SC’s predicted 4-4-2 should give them a compact shape in midfield and enough support for the two forwards to press Los Angeles FC’s back line. With Hany Mukhtar operating high up the pitch, they can look to turn transitions into chances quickly.
Los Angeles FC (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Hugo Lloris (Goalkeeper), Aaron Long (Defender), Eddie Segura (Defender), Nkosi Tafari (Defender), Ryan Raposo (Defender), Mark Delgado (Midfielder), Mathieu Choinière (Midfielder), Timothy Tillman (Midfielder), Denis Bouanga (Attacker), Heung-min Son (Attacker), Tyler Boyd (Attacker)
Los Angeles FC’s predicted 4-3-3 gives them width and three attacking options to stretch Nashville SC across the pitch. If the midfield trio can connect cleanly, it should help Denis Bouanga and the other forwards get into advanced areas more often.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Nashville SC | Los Angeles FC | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC | Los Angeles FC | Hany Mukhtar against Aaron Long could be decisive if Mukhtar finds space between the lines and forces Long into repeated defensive decisions. |
| Nashville SC | Los Angeles FC | Ahmed Qasem against Mark Delgado is a useful midfield battle, with Qasem’s movement needing to match Delgado’s control in possession. |
| Nashville SC | Los Angeles FC | Hany Mukhtar is key for Nashville SC because he has been part of their attacking output and gives them a direct route to goal. |
| Nashville SC | Los Angeles FC | Denis Bouanga is key for Los Angeles FC because he offers a major goal threat in a side that still has the quality to score away from home. |
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