Nashville SC have brought young forward Aidan Seaberg back this summer from Brunswick. In their last league match against New York City FC, centre-back Jeisson Palacios opened the scoring midway through the first half. Although they were pegged back soon after by a penalty, fellow centre-back Walker Zimmerman struck shortly after the break to secure a narrow home win.
Atlanta United have seen winger Luke Brennan leave for Real Salt Lake this summer. In their last league game against the Columbus Crew, they managed slightly more attempts on goal but were already two goals down by half-time. There was little improvement after the interval, and they eventually lost without scoring.
Nashville SC are without midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg through injury, while Atlanta United have midfielders Bartosz Slisz and Ajani Fortune sidelined. Neither side has any suspensions.
Nashville SC edged New York City FC 2-1 in their previous league outing, making it three straight league wins and showing strong form before the break. They have also posted an impressive home record this season, with six wins and one draw from seven league matches, so they look well placed to beat weaker opposition on home soil.
Atlanta United lost 0-2 to the Columbus Crew last time out and have taken only one point from their last three league matches. Their away form has also been unconvincing, with just one win, one draw and four defeats from six league away games this season, leaving them as underdogs here.
In the last four league meetings between the sides, Nashville SC have two wins, one draw and one defeat. They won the previous meeting 2-0, and that match produced 12 corners.