MLS: Nashville vs. Orlando City Picks — Close Encounter Expected in Tennessee? (Aug 23)

Two sides that are very evenly matched based on the current Eastern Conference standings will collide on August 23. Find the odds and our Nashville vs. Orlando City picks here.

Nashville sit fourth in the current standings following a recent defeat against New York City. The team are just five points off the summit, and only the top two in the standings have won more frequently in the Eastern Conference in 2025.

Orlando City will have Leagues Cup action to look ahead to before this clash with Nashville. However, their recent form has been very reliable, which has seen them rise to third in the Eastern standings.

Nashville vs. Orlando City Overview

Odds

Nashville vs. Orlando City Head-to-Head Record

Nashville are winless in their last five MLS matches against Orlando City. However, they did pick up a recent 3-2 win in the cup against their rivals earlier this year.

Nashville Team News

Alex Muyi will be available following suspension. However, Tyler Boyd and Taylor Washington both remain out due to knee injuries.

Possible Lineup

J. Willis (GK); J. Bauer, J. Palacios, J. Maher, A. Najar, T. Bunbury, P. Yazbek, G. Brugman, H. Mukhtar, J. Perez, S. Surridge

Orlando City Team News

Yutaro Tsukada remains out of action due to a knee injury. Cesar Araujo could feature after serving his one-game suspension.

Possible Lineup

P. Gallese (GK); D. Brekalo, R. Schlegel, R. Jansson, D. Porhallsson, M. Pasalic, K. Smith, E. Atuesta, T. Spicer, M. Ojeda, L. Muriel

Nashville vs. Orlando City Picks

This will be a high-quality showdown in the Eastern Conference on Saturday. However, the record of the visitors against their rivals should be considered before making Nashville vs. Orlando City picks.

Orlando have also excelled offensively in recent weeks after netting seven across their last two MLS outings.