In what is expected to be one of MLS’ standout fixtures of the week, Eastern Conference strugglers Toronto FC travel to Goodis Park to face third-placed Nashville SC on Sunday, 20 July.
Keep close tabs on MLS betting tips after viewing our Nashville vs Toronto predictions below.
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Toronto vs Nashville prediction: Hosts to win
Key Stats
- Nashville have lost just once in their previous 17 competitive fixtures (W12, D4).
- The Coyotes are unbeaten in 10 straight home games across all competitions (D2, W8).
- All three of Toronto’s past 10 away league victories arrived in the last four matchdays.
- The Reds are unbeaten in back-to-back games.
Correct score prediction: Nashville 2-1 Toronto
Nashville’s bounced back to winning ways following their 2-1 defeat to Inter Miami with a 3-0 win over Columbus Crew last matchday – a win that maintains pressure on top two Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati. BJ Callaghan’s side are arguably the most in-form MLS team at the moment, as they look confident of securing a playoff position.
Toronto, meanwhile, sit in 12th position and desperately need points to make their way into the top nine for a playoff spot. The Reds enter this clash as underdogs, and we expect no less either, anticipating them to take the fall at Goodis Park.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nashville with the edge
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 70%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.30) – 19.2%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 9.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts carry the better momentum of the two sides as they seek to keep the pressure on the Eastern Conference top two. Bookmakers price Nashville with 2/5 (1.40) odds, implying a 70% chance of winning at home, while newcomers Toronto are on a poor run on the road.
Fraser’s Toronto have won three of their last four league trips, but are winless in 11 of their last 15 away games across all competitions. This perhaps directs a lower win rate – odds of 11/2 (6.50), indicating a 9.8% probability of victory have been placed upon the visitors.
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Most recent H2Hs: Nashville with the momentum
Nashville have won each of their last three H2Hs in the league, last losing to Toronto way back in August 2022 – a run of five competitive meetings without defeat.
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Friendlies 02/02/24
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Nashville preview: Three absences
Tyler Boyd, Maximus Ekk, and Wyatt Meyer are all sidelined with muscle injuries, while Jonathan Perez is suspended for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Willis (GK), Najar, Zimmerman, Maher, Lovitz, Tagseth, Yazbeth, Muyl, Mukhtar, Surridge & Perez
USA MLS 11/05/25
W
Charlotte FC
1
Nashville SC
2
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Chattanooga Red Wolves
0
Nashville SC
1
USA MLS 03/05/25
D
Atlanta United
1
Nashville SC
1
USA MLS 27/04/25
W
Chicago Fire
2
Nashville SC
7
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
Seattle Sounders
3
Nashville SC
0
Toronto preview: Similar story
Fraser will face similar selection headaches as his managerial counterpart, with Henry Wingo, Nickson Gomis and Zane Monlouis all ruled out. Raoul Petretta is also questionable for this match.
Predicted lineup: Johnson (GK), Laryea, Long, Thompson, Rosted, Spicer, Longstaff, Dominguez, Kerr, Coello & Corbeanu
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
DC United
0
Toronto FC
2
USA MLS 03/05/25
L
New England Revolution
2
Toronto FC
0
Canada Championships 30/04/25
L
CF Montreal
2 (3)
Toronto FC
2 (2)
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
New York City FC
1
Toronto FC
0
USA MLS 20/04/25
W
Real Salt Lake
0
Toronto FC
1
Player to watch: Sam Surridge
MLS top scorer Sam Surridge has been in remarkable form this season, registering 17 goals and three assists. His man of the match performance, with one goal and assist each, in the 3-0 win over Columbus Crew, once again spoke volumes of his quality in the final-third. He could cause Toronto some real defensive problems.