Toronto FC 2-1 Nashville SC: result and AI prediction

Toronto FC – Nashville SC, MLS, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: BMO Field

Toronto FC is #11 in the table (26 pts) and Nashville SC #1 (53 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. Toronto FC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Nashville SC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Nashville SC averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Toronto FC 0, draws 1, Nashville SC 4.

Toronto FCToronto FC
Final score2 - 1
Nashville SCNashville SC
AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Toronto bring an encouraging unbeaten sequence to BMO Field, but this is a severe examination against the conference leaders. Nashville arrive with a settled, high-output front line and a much stronger defensive record, while Toronto’s midfield depth is reduced by absences. The late fitness decision on Mihailovic is pivotal after his influence in the Chicago match. Toronto’s home attacking threat can make this competitive if they avoid conceding the first transition.

Head-to-head analysis

Nashville have had the stronger recent hold on this matchup and are unbeaten in the last six MLS meetings. Toronto’s last league win over Nashville came in 2022, making the psychological and stylistic hurdle clear for the hosts.

Injuries and absences

Toronto’s confirmed midfield absences reduce their ability to rotate, screen the back four and control second balls; a Mihailovic absence would further weaken their creative link to Sargent. Nashville miss Madrigal’s forward depth, while Yazbek’s disputed availability is important because he offers energy and protection in central midfield.

Form (last 5)

Toronto FCLeague position #11 · 26 ptsW D D
Nashville SCLeague position #1 · 53 ptsW W D

Toronto FC vs Nashville SC stats

Toronto FCNashville SC
Played2323
Goals scored3647
Goals conceded4217
Clean sheets311

Last meetings

  • 2025-07-20Nashville SC 1-0 Toronto FC
  • 2025-05-24Toronto FC 1-2 Nashville SC
  • 2024-06-19Toronto FC 1-2 Nashville SC
  • 2024-05-16Nashville SC 2-0 Toronto FC
  • 2024-02-02Nashville SC --- Toronto FC
  • 2023-06-10Toronto FC 1-1 Nashville SC

Unavailable players

Toronto FC

N. Dorsch, J. Osorio, N. Palacio

Nashville SC

W. Madrigal

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