Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Find our Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club prediction, betting picks, odds, and starting lineups for this MLS game, plus top Same Game Parlay insights.
Cody Moore - October 10, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT
7 minutesAustin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Game Preview
Competition | Major League Soccer |
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Game Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Game Time | 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Austin, TX, Q2 Stadium |
Saturday's betting odds make the Supporters' Shield leaders clear favorites at Q2 Stadium, where the hosts are scrapping to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Austin FC sit 13th in the Western Conference. They trail the final postseason wildcard spot by five points, leaving interim head coach Davy Arnaud no room for a slip at home.
Nashville SC lead the Supporters' Shield race with 60 points and are the only MLS team to clinch a playoff berth. Another 15 points would break Inter Miami's single-season points record.
History leans the same way. Nashville have won three previous meetings with Austin. The hosts have won just once, and the remaining meeting ended in a tie.
Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Recent Results
Austin FC are unbeaten in their last eight MLS games, but they have rarely turned that resilience into wins. They have won just 3 of their last 10 against all opponents. The San Diego FC outing summed it up, with a home defeat looming until a late brace rescued a point. Attacking set pieces remain their sharpest weapon.
Nashville SC are unbeaten in 19 of their last 21 MLS games. Hany Mukhtar's first-half brace sealed a routine home win over Toronto FC last time out, the second of back-to-back wins that have them well clear atop the Eastern Conference. Mukhtar and Sam Surridge give BJ Callaghan's side a front line that punishes mistakes.
Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Austin FC: P. Placheta (Doubtful), Zan Kolmanic (Injured/doubtful)
Nashville Soccer Club: W. Madrigal (Injured/out), Christian Espinoza (Injured/doubtful)
Austin FC
Joseph Rosales has served his suspension and returns to the starting XI, a welcome boost down the left. Zan Kolmanic is a fresh injury concern after picking up an issue against San Diego FC.
Nashville Soccer Club
The biggest lineup change comes on the visiting side. Christian Espinoza will likely miss out injured, and Shakur Mohammed is ready to step into the starting XI. No further changes are expected from BJ Callaghan.
Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Predicted Lineup
Austin FC
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: B. Stuver; J. Bell, M. Desler, B. Hines-Ike; J. Rosales, B. Sabovic, E. Torres, J. Gallagher; B. Vázquez, F. Torres; C. Ramirez
Nashville Soccer Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: J. Willis; R. Baker-Whiting, M. Woledzi, J. Palacios, A. Nájar; E. Tagseth, M. Corcoran; E. Saad, H. Mukhtar, S. Mohammed; S. Surridge
Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Key Stats & Game Facts
- Nashville SC have had 14+ shots in 4 out of 4 games vs Austin FC in Major League Soccer.
- Nashville SC have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 games in Major League Soccer.
- Sam Surridge has recorded 1+ shots on target in 10 of his last 10 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Matthew Corcoran has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 4 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Brandon Vázquez has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 4 appearances vs Nashville SC in Major League Soccer.
Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Nashville are the better team and the sharper finishers, and this matchup plays right into their hands. Their attack loves to go down the right, straight at an Austin defense that struggles against width and gives opponents too many good looks. Austin can nick one from a set piece, their best weapon, but Mukhtar and Surridge carry too much punch. The call here is a 2-1 Nashville win, with their moneyline at -110 (William Hill).
Best Picks
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game between Austin FC and Nashville SC. This game projects to 3.21 total goals, with the implied probability on the over sitting around 62%, comfortably above what the bookmakers are offering.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides are expected to find the net. That market lines up with the same read, with the projection giving Yes an implied probability of 61.8%. Austin's set-piece threat offers a route to goal even on a night when Nashville have more of the ball, while Austin's soft defending keeps the door open at the other end.
Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Same Game Parlay
This four-leg parlay builds around Nashville's attack, pairing Sam Surridge player props with Nashville goals and both sides finding the net.
Sam Surridge Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market is the anchor leg. He has hit the target in 10 of his last 10 appearances in Major League Soccer.
Sam Surridge Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market follows naturally. The striker has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 5 appearances in Major League Soccer.
Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market backs Nashville's finishing. They have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 games in Major League Soccer, and Austin give up too many looks.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market completes the ticket. It has landed in 8 of Austin's last 9 games, and the hosts' set-piece threat keeps them in the scoring conversation.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +220 and is as short as +170 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $5 from best to worst price.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Talking Points
The headline act is Hany Mukhtar. Nashville's captain reached 100 career MLS goals with his brace against Toronto FC, becoming the first German-born player in league history to hit the century mark, and he arrives in Austin with momentum to burn. Austin have their own story. They overturned a three-goal second-half deficit against San Diego FC for the largest comeback in franchise history, proof this group under interim head coach Davy Arnaud does not fold. Jim Curtin takes the permanent job next season, so the players on the field now have plenty to prove. The catch is that Austin keep handing opponents good looks, and against Nashville's finishing that comeback spirit may be needed again.
Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club Predictions FAQs
When is the Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club game?
The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, kicking off at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT.
Where is Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club being played?
The game will be played at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
What are the probable lineups for Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club?
Austin FC are projected in a 3-4-2-1 formation featuring Brad Stuver, Joseph Rosales, and Christian Ramirez. Nashville SC are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 setup led by Joe Willis, Hany Mukhtar, and Sam Surridge.
What is the latest team news for Austin FC vs Nashville Soccer Club?
Joseph Rosales returns from suspension for Austin FC, though Zan Kolmanic is doubtful with an injury. For Nashville SC, Christian Espinoza is likely out injured, with Shakur Mohammed expected to deputize.
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