Nashville and Los Angeles face each other on Monday 05.18.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a MLS 2026 match. The game will take place at Nashville's home ground, the GEODIS Park (The Castle).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Nashville Soccer Club and Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Nashville vs Los Angeles
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Nashville preview
Nashville heads into the match with the following record in the MLS: in 12 matches, Nashville Soccer Club secured 8 victories, 3 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Boys in Gold's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Nashville has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 26 were scored in the MLS, resulting in an average of 2.17 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sam Surridge, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Cristian Espinoza has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Nashville has conceded 8 goals in the MLS (an average of 0.67 per game) and 10 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.77 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Los Angeles preview
Los Angeles comes into the game with 13 matches played so far in the MLS. They have secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.62 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the MLS, with an average of 1.62 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.64.
The Black & Gold's offensive system is led by Denis Bouanga, the team's top scorer this season. The gabonese forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Heung-Min Son. The forward has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.08 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 14 matches, averaging 1.21 per match.
Head to head: Nashville vs Los Angeles
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
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 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 80% | 57% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 4.8 | 1.43 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 3.6 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1.2 | 0.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 80% | 14% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 20% | 71% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 80% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.78 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.01 | 1.16 |
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 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 57% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.69 | 3.14 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.62 | 2 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1.14 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 29% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 62% | 71% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 57% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.55 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.43 | 1.33 |
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