Atlanta United vs Nashville SC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

Nashville coach BJ Callaghan will rely on Sam Surridge’s striking ability against Atlanta.

After a brutal drubbing at the hands of Orlando City in their last game, Atlanta United will now face off against Nashville SC. The match that is scheduled for 4th May at the Mercedes-Benz stadium will be about redemption for the Georgia-based club.

More so since it will be in their backyard, Atlanta would surely want to please their home crowd with a triumphant result. However, the task at hand won’t be easy as Nashville are in a much better form. Out of their 10 games, they have won five and are on 16 points compared to Atlanta’s nine points, with two victories in an equal number of games.

Moreover, their last victory over Chicago came in destructive fashion. They literally doused Chicago’s “Fire” (7-2) to make a decisive statement. So it is no secret that the “Coyotes and Boys in Gold” mean business. If Atlanta slips up, they will suffer severe consequences.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Georgia, United States
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Date: Sunday, 4th May
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Prepped and ready 🔋IT’S UNIFIED MATCHWEEK 🙌 pic.twitter.com/1g3wGuNP4M

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) April 29, 2025

Form:

Atlanta United: W-D-L-L-L

Nashville SC: L-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Saba Lobzhanidze (Atlanta United)

Saba Lobzhanidze had a breakout year in 2024 in his MLS debut. The Georgian international scored 10 goals in the regular season and also contributed seven assists. Coincidentally, the Tbilisi-born winger scored on his debut against Nashville after coming off the bench as a sub.

Saba will most definitely want to repeat that feat again on home turf against a known foe. That goal helped his side win the game 4-0. The 30-year-old brings a lot of experience on his back and is a big match player.

As such, the former Dinamo Tbilisi player can prove to be Atlanta’s catalyst against Nashville.

Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)

Sam Surridge recently put his name in Nashville SC’s history books, becoming the first-ever player to score four goals in a match. The striker who scored two goals in his last nine appearances drastically levelled up his game. It seemed as if Surridge had come in with a newfound purpose and seemed reinvigorated on the pitch.

FINALS BOUND ⚡️⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/2aaVs7sJCQ

— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) August 16, 2023

The Slough native has previously played for some of the big names in his country. The Bournemouth youth academy product was loaned out to five different English clubs while being under contract with “the Cherries”. Following this, he had brief stints with Stoke City and Nottingham Forest.

Match Facts

• Atlanta United FC have conceded a goal in each of their last seven matches.
• Nashville SC score 33% of their goals between the minutes 31-45
• Emmanuel Latte Lath has more yellow cards (5) than any other player at Atlanta United FC. Edvard Tagseth has collected 4 for Nashville SC.

Atlanta United vs Nashville: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nashville SC to win @3.57 PINNACLE
• Goals over 2.5 @1.64 FEZBET
• Sam Surridge to score +205 DRAFTKINGS

Injury and Team News:

On the Atlanta side, Edwin Mosquera and Derrick Williams are out with injuries

On the Nashville side, Tyler Boyd, Bryan Acosta, Maximus Ekk and Walker Zimmerman are out with respective injuries

Head to Head

Total Matches: 13

Atlanta United won: 4

Nashville SC won: 5

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineup

Atlanta United (4-2-3-1)

Guzan (GK); Amador,Cobb,Abram, Lennon; Klich, Slisz; Lobzhanidze, Miranchuk, Almiron; Thiare

Nashville SC (4-3-3)

Willis (GK); Najar, Palacios, Maher,Lovitz; Yazbek, Tagseth, Muyl; Mukhtar, Surridge, Sheffelburg

Match Prediction

Nashville SC are in good touch at the moment. Their performances have been much better compared to Atlanta. They are carrying great momentum heading into this game.

Sam Surridge’s scintillating form will also add a few creases on the forehead of Atlanta head coach Rony Della as he will have to figure out a way to keep him in check.

Prediction: Atlanta United 2- 3 Nashville SC

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches will be telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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