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Nashville SC return to GEODIS Park on Saturday looking to strengthen their grip on top spot in both the Eastern Conference and the MLS Supporters' Shield standings when they host Atlanta United.
The hosts resume league action after the FIFA World Cup break with momentum firmly on their side, while Atlanta arrive needing a positive result to revive a campaign that has fallen well below expectations.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Nashville vs Atlanta United key stats
- Nashville are unbeaten in their last eight MLS matches, winning six and drawing two.
- Nashville have won six of their seven home league games this season, drawing the other.
- Atlanta United have won only one of their six MLS away matches this campaign.
- Atlanta United are winless in their last three league fixtures, recording one draw and two defeats.
Nashville vs Atlanta United preview: League leaders aiming to extend their advantage
Nashville vs Atlanta United — Tale of the Tape
| Nashville | vs | Atlanta United |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Position | 14th |
| 33 | Points | 11 |
| 31 | Goals For | 14 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 23 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 10th |
Nashville entered the World Cup break in outstanding form after defeating New York City FC 2-1, a result that maintained their place at the top of both the Eastern Conference and the overall MLS standings.
The Coyotes are one of the league's most balanced teams, combining defensive solidity with consistent attacking production, having scored 31 league goals while conceding only 11, the best defensive record in MLS after 14 matches.
Their performances at GEODIS Park have been particularly impressive, as Nashville remain unbeaten on home soil this season, collecting six wins and one draw while scoring 23 goals in front of their own supporters.
Victory here would also move them five points clear at the top of the standings, having played one game fewer than several of their closest challengers.
Atlanta United begin the second half of the campaign searching for greater consistency, as the Five Stripes entered the league break following a 2-0 defeat to Columbus Crew, extending their winless run to three MLS matches.
They currently sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference after failing to build sustained momentum during the opening months of the season.
Away form has been one of Atlanta's biggest weaknesses, having managed only one victory from six league trips while suffering four defeats, and improving that record will be essential if they are to climb back into playoff contention during the second half of the campaign.
Nashville vs Atlanta United form guide & betting tips
| Nashville | vs | Atlanta United |
|---|---|---|
D
D
W
W
W |
Form |
W
W
L
D
L
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| 11 | Points | 7 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 9th |
| 10 | Goals For | 7 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 7 |
L
D
W
W
W
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Form (All Comps) |
W
L
D
L
L
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Whispers predicts: Nashville 2-0 Atlanta United
Nashville have been one of the most reliable home teams in MLS this season, while Atlanta have collected only one away victory, making the hosts deserving favourites at 2/5 (1.40).
The league leaders have conceded only 11 goals all season, and Atlanta have struggled to produce consistent attacking displays away from home, making Atlanta not to score at 11/10 (2.10) a good pick.
> Match result – Nashville to win at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Likely
> Under 3.5 goals at 4/9 (1.44) | Likelihood: Probable
> Atlanta to score – No at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score – Nashville 2-0 Atlanta United at 6/1 (7.00) | Likelihood: Outsider