Nashville and Los Angeles face each other in an official match of the 2026 MLS season. The game takes place at GEODIS Park (The Castle) on Monday, 18/05/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Nashville Soccer Club vs Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Nashville vs Los Angeles

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APWin Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Nashville to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Nashville vs Los Angeles, where we have Nashville to win the first half as our best bet.

Nashville has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Nashville taking an advantage into half-time.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Nashville and Los Angeles, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

The Boys in Gold preview

Nashville comes into the match having played 12 games in the MLS so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.25 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses.

Nashville's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the MLS, averaging 2.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.17.

The offence system of Nashville is led by Sam Surridge as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Cristian Espinoza, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 0.67.

The Black & Gold preview

On the other hand, Los Angeles comes into the match having played 13 games in the MLS so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.62 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.

Los Angeles's attack has scored 21 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the MLS, averaging 1.62 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.62.

The offence system of Los Angeles is led by Denis Bouanga as the top scorer of the season. The gabonese forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Heung-Min Son, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.08 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 1.08.

Head to head: Nashville vs Los Angeles

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Nashville

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D W W

2.2

Home D W W W W

2.6

Away W D W W L

2

Away Team

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Los Angeles

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D W D

1

Home L D L W W

1.4

Away L D W L D

1

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Published on 15 May 2026, at 20:11 Last updated on 15 May 2026, at 20:11