{"id":7017,"date":"2026-05-15T05:51:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=7017"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:04:58","slug":"match-preview-nashville-sc-vs-lafc-05-17-26-mls","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-nashville-sc-vs-lafc-05-17-26-mls\/","title":{"rendered":"Nashville SC vs LAFC: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nashville SC host LAFC on Sunday, May 17, at 8:00 PM ET at Geodis Park, with one of the league’s hottest sides trying to widen the gap on a Western Conference visitor that has lost its rhythm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Nashville SC vs LAFC prediction starts with the table. Nashville SC sit top of the Eastern Conference and third overall on 27 points after a 3-0 road win at New England on Wednesday. LAFC dropped a second straight defeat on the same night on the road at St. Louis City and slipped to fifth in the West.<\/p>\n

Lines have not yet been posted at Bet365 for this fixture. We expect the home side to open as a clear favorite, with both teams to score the most interesting goals market given LAFC’s away scoring rate and Nashville SC’s recent home goal traffic. Check bet365<\/a> for the lines as they open.<\/p>\n

Nashville SC vs LAFC: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

The angle here is a Nashville SC side unbeaten in six and stacking clean sheets against an LAFC team that has conceded in each of its last three. Build around the home win and lean into goals on both ends.<\/p>\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Nashville SC to Win<\/strong><\/td>\nLines opening soon @ bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe Boys in Gold have won six of their last nine and sit top of the East on 27 points, while LAFC are winless in three with two straight defeats.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\nLines opening soon @ bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLAFC have scored in each of their last four and conceded in each of the last three; Nashville SC’s home BTTS rate sits at two of their last two at Geodis Park.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\nLines opening soon @ bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSix of LAFC’s last 10 have gone over 2.5, and Nashville SC have hit three or more in five of their last nine.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: 2-1 Nashville SC<\/strong><\/td>\nLines opening soon @ bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNashville SC’s 26 goals scored in 12 matches against an LAFC side averaging more than a goal a game on the road points to a tight home win.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warren Madrigal<\/strong> Anytime Goalscorer<\/td>\nLines opening soon @ bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMadrigal has five goals from 648 minutes \u2014 a strike every 130 minutes \u2014 and gets the start with Nashville SC’s attack in rhythm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Start with Nashville SC to win as the anchor, add Both Teams to Score for parlay value, and stash the Madrigal anytime ticket as a side pick.<\/p>\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n

This is a cross-conference matchup. Nashville SC lead the East on 27 points with a game in hand on San Jose Earthquakes above them in the overall table, while LAFC sit fifth in the West, four points off the conference lead and chasing the Supporters’ Shield race.<\/p>\n

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Eastern Conference<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Nashville SC<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
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Western Conference<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
LAFC<\/strong><\/td>\n5<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n