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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC predictions for MLS Sunday.
Nashville and LAFC will meet in MLS action at Geodis Park on Sunday, with kickoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLS model projects Nashville as the most likely winner of the Nashville vs. LAFC game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's match, including best bets and picks.
Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles FC prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLS game between Nashville and LAFC, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model indicates a 49.5% chance of Nashville winning, a 25.9% chance for LAFC, and a 24.5% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over, according to our model.
Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles FC odds
We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| Nashville | LAFC | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| +120 | +220 | +240 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -130 | -110 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles FC picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Nashville | +120 |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 | -110 |
According to our best MLS bets, the top play to make on this game is Nashville to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles FC: Correct score predictions
Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| NSC 1-1 LAF | 11.6% |
| NSC 1-0 LAF | 10.4% |
| NSC 2-1 LAF | 9.5% |
These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, which means the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.
Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles FC game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between Nashville and LAFC in MLS at Geodis Park is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles FC
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Geodis Park
World Cup 2026 watch: Walker Zimmerman (USA)
Nashville center-back Walker Zimmerman is one to watch for USMNT fans this season as interest grows as we approach the FIFA World Cup 2026—an event generating demand for World Cup predictions and early discussions about who will win the World Cup. With the United States placed alongside Australia, Paraguay, and Türkiye in Group D next year, Zimmerman's MLS form will be tracked closely.
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Nashville has a 49.5% win probability on Sunday, LAFC has a 25.9% win probability, and there is a 24.5% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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