Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics
Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Nashville SC play Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The match date is 18 May 2026 at 02:00. Venue: GEODIS Park. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Nashville SC: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Los Angeles FC: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Nashville SC scores 2.06 and concedes 0.69 goals per match. Los Angeles FC scores 1.76 and concedes 1.06. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Nashville SC 44%, Los Angeles FC 41%. Over 2.5: Nashville SC 56%, Los Angeles FC 59%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Los Angeles FC has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.36. Nashville SC: 11.4 shots per match, Los Angeles FC: 14.1.
Match halves
Nashville SC: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.13. Los Angeles FC: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Nashville SC: 16-30 (7 goals). Los Angeles FC: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
I predict a home victory (1). Nashville have won 80% of their home matches and remain unbeaten there (0% defeats), with a home goal differential of +12 and an average of 3.6 goals scored per game. Home xG is 1.78 versus 1.01 for opponents, and the hosts average 7.2 shots on target and 15.4 shots per game with a 23% conversion rate, while LAFC away average 4.33 shots on target and only 9% conversion. LAFC have conceded 13 goals in the last 5 matches, whereas Nashville conceded 4 in the same period; the visitors score an average of 1.17 goals away and have 17% of away matches without scoring, which weakens their attack. Although LAFC have 50% clean sheets on the road and an away xG of 1.52, the superiority in chance creation, higher shot efficiency and possession control (61% vs 49%) favor Nashville, hence the distribution 70%/18%/12%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Nashville SC | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Nashville SC is 67% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Nashville SC · 1.8 pts / match - Los Angeles FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Nashville SC is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
2.06 goals / match - Nashville SC · 1.76 goals / match - Los Angeles FC
Nashville SC is 54% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.69 goals / match - Nashville SC · 1.06 goals / match - Los Angeles FC
Nashville SC scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 59% (10 of 17 matches).
Los Angeles FC scores in 88% of matches (15 of 17 matches), while Nashville SC keeps a clean sheet in 50% (8 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Nashville SC
Over / Under — Los Angeles FC
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Nashville SC is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / match - Nashville SC · 1.29 pts / match - Los Angeles FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nashville SC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Nashville SC
Los Angeles FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Nashville SC | Liga | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.75 | 3.30 | ▼ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 62% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 63% | ▼ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 21% | ▲ 59% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 77% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 81% | • 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC?
The MLS match finished Nashville SC 3:2 Los Angeles FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC?
Nashville SC score 2.06 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 1.76. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Nashville SC's matches and 41% of Los Angeles FC's.
What form are Nashville SC and Los Angeles FC in?
Over the last 5 games Nashville SC have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC?
The statistical background for Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.