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Nashville SC vs Atlanta United Live Match Updates
Nashville SC is pushing hard in the final stretch of the MLS season and every point counts. On Saturday, August 30, they hosted Atlanta United at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The game kicked off at 7:30 p.m. local time with both sides coming in with very different stories this season.
Nashville entered the match in third place in the Eastern Conference with a strong record of 15 wins, 8 losses, and 5 draws. With 50 points, the team is chasing league leaders Philadelphia Union who are just four points ahead. Atlanta United, on the other hand, has struggled throughout the season with only four wins in 27 matches and sitting near the bottom of the table.
Nashville’s Form Heading Into the Game
Nashville came into this clash after snapping a three-game losing streak in impressive fashion. The Boys in Gold crushed Orlando City 5-1 on August 23. That night, Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar each scored twice, lifting confidence inside the camp. Surridge has been especially key this season, scoring 20 goals and leading the MLS scoring chart ahead of Lionel Messi.
The strong attack and solid home record made Nashville the favorites before kickoff against struggling Atlanta.
Atlanta United’s Struggles Continue
Atlanta has been on a tough run this year. They entered the match without a win in their last 11 league games, struggling to find form both home and away. The first time these two sides met this season was on May 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the game ended in a 1-1 draw. This time, Atlanta hoped to upset Nashville on the road but faced a big challenge against one of the best home sides in MLS.
Key Match Highlights
24′ — Atlanta United stunned the home crowd by taking the lead. Ronald Hernandez rose high to head in a free kick from Steven Alzate. The well-executed set piece gave Atlanta a 1-0 advantage.
44′ — Nashville thought they equalized through Sam Surridge, but VAR ruled the goal out for handball. The score stayed 1-0 in favor of Atlanta.
65′ — Nashville kept pressing for the equalizer. Surridge struck the crossbar on a 1-on-1 chance while Mukhtar saw two close-range efforts stopped by goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert.
67′ — Emotional moment for Nashville fans as winger Tyler Boyd returned from a long injury. He tore his ACL last July and had not played in over a year. The crowd gave him a huge cheer when he stepped back on the pitch.
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Lineups
Nashville SC XI: Joe Willis; Josh Bauer, Jeisson Palacios, Walker Zimmerman (C), Andy Najar; Gaston Brugman, Alex Muyl, Patrick Yazbek; Jacob Shaffelburg, Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge.
Atlanta United XI: Jayden Hibbert; Pedro Amador, Enea Mihaj, Stian Gregersen, Ronald Hernandez; Steven Alzate, Alexey Miranchuk, Bartosz Slisz; Miguel Almiron (C), Luke Brennan, Jamal Thiare.
Match Details
Date: Saturday, August 30
Time: 7:30 p.m. CT
Location: Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee
How to Watch: The match was available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV. This is part of a 10-year broadcast deal that covers every MLS match live.
Team News and Availability
Nashville was without Julian Gaines, Wyatt Meyer, and Taylor Washington due to injuries. Dan Lovitz was listed as questionable with a foot issue.
Atlanta missed Matt Edwards, Jay Fortune, and Latte Lath, all out with hamstring and thigh injuries.
Betting Odds
According to BetMGM, Nashville entered the game as strong favorites at -185 odds, while Atlanta were listed at +425. The odds for a draw stood at +333. The over/under line was set at 3.5 goals with under more favored.
Nashville SC Upcoming Schedule
Nashville’s remaining regular season games are packed with important fixtures. After facing Atlanta, the Boys in Gold will travel to FC Cincinnati on September 13. They then host Philadelphia Union on September 16 before playing Orlando City away on September 20. Other key games include matchups with Houston Dynamo, CF Montreal, and Inter Miami before the playoffs begin in October.
Final Thoughts
The match between Nashville SC and Atlanta United carried big importance in the playoff race. Nashville aimed to keep pressure on Philadelphia Union in the Supporters’ Shield chase while Atlanta looked to salvage pride from a disappointing campaign. With stars like Surridge and Mukhtar on one side and veterans like Miguel Almiron on the other, this MLS clash brought excitement and drama to Geodis Park.
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