Toronto FC vs Nashville SC: prediction and stats
Major League SoccerRegular Season - 27Kick-off on September 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM (UTC)BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
The Footlab model makes Toronto FC the favourite at 39%, against 28% for a draw and 33% for Nashville SC. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Toronto FC vs Nashville SC?
Nashville SC starts as the favourite with a 105-point Elo edge (1,910 vs 1,804).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Toronto FC have 2 wins, 7 draws and 6 defeats; Nashville SC have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Inter Miami(away) | 2-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Charlotte(home) | 3-3 | Major League Soccer |
| Aug 15, 2026 | New England Revolution(home) | 2-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 31, 2026 | New York City FC(away) | 1-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 25, 2026 | DC United(away) | 1-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Columbus Crew(home) | 3-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Aug 19, 2026 | New York Red Bulls(away) | 1-0 | Major League Soccer |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Inter Miami(home) | 4-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Monterrey(away) | 1-2 | Leagues Cup |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Atletico San Luis(home) | 4-1 | Leagues Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Toronto FC win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 Nashville SC win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | Nashville SC 1-0 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
| May 24, 2025 | Toronto FC 1-2 Nashville SC | Major League Soccer |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Toronto FC 1-2 Nashville SC | Major League Soccer |
| May 16, 2024 | Nashville SC 2-0 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
| Jun 10, 2023 | Toronto FC 1-1 Nashville SC | Major League Soccer |
| Apr 9, 2023 | Nashville SC 0-0 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
Last archived meeting: Nashville SC vs Toronto FC on Jul 20, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Toronto FC score 1.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Nashville SC score 1.8 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto FC | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2 | 13/15 | 11/15 |
| Nashville SC | 1.8 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Toronto FC sit 10th in Major League Soccer (24 points from 21 matches) and Nashville SC sit 1st (49 points from 21 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 17 | 49 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 37 | 24 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Toronto FC vs Nashville SC?
- The Footlab model makes Toronto FC the favourite at 39%, against 28% for a draw and 33% for Nashville SC.
- Where and when is Toronto FC vs Nashville SC played?
- Toronto FC vs Nashville SC is played on September 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM (UTC) at BMO Field, in the Major League Soccer.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 49% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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