The regular MLS season may not conclude until November 7, but Nashville SC have already secured their playoff spot and will take some stopping when Toronto FC visit Geodis Park on Saturday.
Nashville have been the standout team in MLS so far in 2026, topping the overall standings having accumulated eight more points than any other side, while they are 11 clear of their nearest rivals in the Eastern Conference.
A first MLS Cup title is the aim for B. J. Callaghan's side and they can further underline their credentials against a struggling Toronto team, whose own postseason ambitions have taken a hit following back-to-back defeats.
Nashville SC vs. Toronto FC betting picks and predictions
Nashville -1 (+120)
Nashville may already have a playoff spot in the bag, but they are unlikely to take their foot off the gas as they look to lock down the Supporters' Shield and take as much momentum as possible into the postseason.
After an uncharacteristically rocky spell at the start of the month that included a 2-1 defeat at Toronto, the Coyotes returned to form in style with a 3-0 home success over Chicago Fire last weekend.
That was Nashville's eighth successive home win in MLS - a run that stretches back to May - and they have taken an unprecedented 37 points from the 39 available at Geodis Park this season.
Three of Nashville's last four home wins have been by greater than a one-goal margin, including the success over Chicago and last month's 4-1 thrashing of reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami, who boasted a certain Lionel Messi in their starting lineup.
Another resounding home victory should lie in wait for Nashville on Saturday, as they are facing a Toronto team that have lost back-to-back games in convincing fashion at Orlando City (3-0) and St. Louis City (3-1) since their surprise victory over the league leaders.
Toronto have won just twice on the road all season and their last two visits to Geodis Park have ended in defeats to nil. Another resounding away loss looks on the cards for Robin Fraser's side.
Both teams to score - No (+120)
Toronto's last two away trips to Nashville have ended in 1-0 and 2-0 defeats and another scoreless away day could be in the offing for the Canadians when they take on the MLS's meanest defense.
Nashville have conceded just 21 goals in 26 games this season, building much of their success on a miserly backline, and they have kept back-to-back home clean-sheets against Chicago and FC Cincinnati.
The Coyotes did concede two when they visited Toronto on September 10, but that was a rare blot on their copybook and should make them doubly determined to put their poor-travelling visitors in their place.
Toronto have scored a division-low 10 road goals in 2026 and they are not given much hope of adding to that underwhelming tally on Saturday.
Hany Mukhtar to score (+110)
Sam Surridge is Nashville's leading scorer this season and has three in his last two, but the prices make his teammate, Hany Mukhtar - who has been enjoying home comforts of late - a more tempting choice.
The German attacking midfielder has seven goal involvements in his last four league appearances at Geodis Park, scoring five and providing two assists, while 10 of his 11 MLS goals this season have come in front of his own supporters.
Mukhtar has five goal involvements in 12 previous appearances against Toronto and he can find the back of the net again on Saturday as his side aim to tighten their grip at the top of the East and the overall MLS standings.
Read more betting picks and predictions for soccer on site.
Nashville SC vs. Toronto FC odds
Nashville SC | -223 |
Tie | +375 |
Toronto FC | +525 |
Nashville SC vs. Toronto FC player props
Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) | -175 |
Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) | +110 |
Cristian Espinoza (Nashville SC) | +140 |
Shakur Mohammed (Nashville SC) | +225 |
Djordje Mihailovic (Toronto FC) | +275 |
Andy Najar (Nashville SC) | +650 |
Read the latest soccer news on site.
This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
