MLS: Orlando vs. Nashville Picks — Cagey Affair Expected Between Playoff Rivals (Sep 20)

Just a month remains of the regular season, and the pressure will be intensifying with every passing week. Two sides in direct competition for a playoff spot lock horns on Sep 20, and you can find our Orlando vs. Nashville picks here.

The hosts have failed to win in their last three matches across all competitions, which includes a recent 1-1 draw against D.C. United on their return to MLS action last Saturday.

Nashville’s confidence would have been reignited in midweek after overcoming Philadelphia in the U.S. Open Cup. However, they have suffered defeats in each of their last two MLS matches.

Orlando vs. Nashville Overview

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Orlando vs. Nashville Head-to-Head Record

Nashville have won the last two head-to-head meetings between the sides, which includes a 5-1 success last month. Orlando’s last win against Nashville came in this exact fixture last September.

Orlando Team News

Shak Mohammed and Tyrese Spicer could be recalled to the starting eleven for the home side this weekend.

Possible Lineup

Gallese (GK); Brekalo, Jansson, Schlegel, Freeman; Pasalic, Spicer, Gerbet, Mohammed; McGuire, Ojeda

Nashville Team News

Sam Surridge netted a hat-trick in the midweek win against Philadelphia, and the team’s top scorer will lead the line once again this Saturday.

Possible Lineup

Schwake (GK); Lovitz, Maher, Palacios, Najar; Muyi, Yazbek, Tagseth, Qasem; Surridge, Mukhtar

Orlando vs. Nashville Picks

Nashville bounced back to their best form in midweek with a dominant victory in the U.S. Open Cup. A repeat of that performance will make them very difficult to beat on Saturday, and due to that reason, they will rank among the most prominent Orlando vs. Nashville picks on Saturday.