Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union lineups, prediction and Same Game Parlay picks. Check probable starters and odds before Wednesday's game.
Grayson Parker - October 28, 2026, 4:39 PM EDT
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Competition | US MLS |
|---|---|
Game Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
Game Time | 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Nashville, GEODIS Park |
Nashville Soccer Club hosts Philadelphia Union at GEODIS Park in a US MLS matchup between the Eastern Conference's top dog and a Union side trying to shake off a fresh loss.
Nashville has already clinched its first Supporters' Shield, and its 70 points leave it chasing Inter Miami's MLS single-season record. There is no sign of this group coasting.
Philadelphia's club-record unbeaten run ended with a 2-1 home loss to New England Revolution. One more win clinches a playoff berth for the Union.
Nashville has won three of the previous meetings between these clubs. Philadelphia has won two, and the other ended in a tie.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Recent Results
Nashville is rolling. BJ Callaghan's side has won five of its last six MLS games. It has also scored at least twice in six of its last seven league outings. The latest was a comfortable win over CF Montreal in Canada, with both goals arriving after the break. Hany Mukhtar is the headline act.
Philadelphia's games rarely stay quiet. There have been over 2.5 goals in each of its last eight MLS games, which tracks with a team that takes a lot of shots, attacks set pieces well and leaves gaps on the counter. Neil Pierre has been a bonus threat from the back, extending the club's single-season scoring record for a defender.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Nashville Soccer Club: Owen Presthus (Injured/out), Famara Camara (Injured/out)
Philadelphia Union: J. Bueno (Injured/out), Cavan Sullivan (Injured/out), Bruno Damiani (Suspended)
Nashville Soccer Club
BJ Callaghan is not expected to make changes after the comfortable win over CF Montreal, so this lineup report should show a settled Nashville XI. Famara Camara and Owen Presthus are both out.
Philadelphia Union
Bruno Damiani serves a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation, and teenage prodigy Cavan Sullivan misses out with an ankle injury. Malik Jakupovic could get a start up front alongside Milan Iloski.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup
Nashville Soccer Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Schwake; A. Nájar, M. Woledzi, J. Palacios, R. Baker-Whiting; P. Yazbek, M. Corcoran; C. Espinoza, H. Mukhtar, E. Saad; S. Surridge (probable)
Philadelphia Union
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Blake; F. Westfield, N. Harriel, N. Pierre, K. Wagner; Q. Sullivan, J. Lukic, D. J. Jacques, I. Vassilev; M. Iloski, M. Jakupovic (probable)
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Key Stats & Game Facts
- Philadelphia Union has received 3+ cards in 3 of its last 4 games vs Nashville SC in Major League Soccer.
- Philadelphia Union has had 5+ shots on target in 6 out of 8 games vs Nashville SC in Major League Soccer.
- Milan Iloski has scored in 5 of his last 6 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Kai Wagner has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Nashville SC in Major League Soccer.
- Hany Mukhtar has won 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 7 appearances vs Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction for this one is a Nashville win in a game where both teams score. Nashville is -125 (BetRivers) on the moneyline, and that price fits a home side that finishes well, attacks down the wings and knows how to protect a lead. Philadelphia is +350 (Polymarket) and will get its looks through shot volume, but a Union defense that struggles against counters and through balls hands Nashville the edge.
Best Picks
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Nashville and Philadelphia both look likely to score. The projections land on roughly 3.2 combined goals here, and that number carries real weight given Philadelphia's last eight MLS outings have all cleared it. Nashville's attack, built on finishing its looks, does the rest.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Nashville have the stronger attack, and Philadelphia take a lot of shots and create plenty of chances. This is the Both Teams To Score market, and the projections have Philadelphia getting on the board even on the road, at 1.33 goals, with a Union side that loves to shoot and cross testing Nashville's back line. It pairs neatly with the goals pick above, with both picks pointing the same direction.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay backs the attackers: Hany Mukhtar to score, shot props on Milan Iloski and Sam Surridge, and Philadelphia to find the net twice.
Hany Mukhtar to score in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has found the net in each of his last six MLS appearances and is the focal point of Nashville's attack.
Milan Iloski Over 0.5 on the shots-on-target prop. The forward has tested the goalkeeper in each of his last 10 MLS appearances, and he carries Philadelphia's front line.
Sam Surridge Over 2.5 in his shots prop. He has attempted three or more shots in eight of his last nine MLS appearances, and Nashville's wide play keeps feeding him.
Philadelphia Over 1.5 on the away-goals total. This leg has landed in 9 of the last 10 games, and a Union side built on shot volume and crossing can get there.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Talking Points
Nashville has already wrapped up the Supporters' Shield and the No. 1 overall playoff seed, but it has shown no sign of easing off. The betting odds for this matchup lean firmly toward the hosts, yet this Union side under interim head coach Ryan Richter is hard to put away, and coming back from losing positions is one of its biggest strengths. The flip side is that Philadelphia struggles to protect a lead, and its club-record 15-game unbeaten streak is now over. Without Cavan Sullivan, more of the creative load falls on Milan Iloski, and set pieces loom large at both ends, with each team dangerous on attacking dead balls.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union Predictions FAQs
When is the Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union US MLS game?
The game is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with kickoff at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT.
Where is Nashville Soccer Club vs Philadelphia Union being played?
The game is being played at GEODIS Park in Nashville.
Who is in the probable Nashville Soccer Club starting lineup?
The probable starters are B. Schwake, R. Baker-Whiting, M. Woledzi, J. Palacios, A. Nájar, P. Yazbek, M. Corcoran, E. Saad, H. Mukhtar, C. Espinoza and S. Surridge.
What is the head-to-head record between Nashville Soccer Club and Philadelphia Union?
Nashville Soccer Club have won 3 previous meetings, Philadelphia Union have won 2, and 1 meeting has ended in a tie.
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