630 minutes. 7 matches. 12 goals. Thousands of soggy fans.

Nashville’s 2018 preseason was an undeniable success.

Now, it’s finally over.

The Boys in Gold make their USL debut Saturday against the defending league champions, fourth-year Louisville City FC, at Louisville Slugger Field. Before you read further, check out our match preview so you’re fully up to speed on the showdown. Also, read why this match will be such a challenge for Nashville’s still-jelling squad.

Then, read below for our fearless predictions of what we’ll witness in Nashville’s first-ever league match!

Finished getting caught up? Good. Now, on with our picks. A special thanks to our friends at Speedway Soccer Pod for contributing their forecasts, as well. You’ll want to listen to their preview podcast.

Thanks also to those of you who provided your picks on Twitter. We’ll get to those at the bottom of the post.

Wes Boling — Golden Goal

Final Score: Louisville City 2, Nashville SC 1

Louisville City 2, Nashville SC 1 Nashville Goal Scorer: Michael Cox

Michael Cox NSC Man of the Match: Lebo Moloto

Lebo Moloto Fearless Forecast: Nashville will score first

Jonathan Slape — Speedway Soccer Pod

Final Score: Louisville City 1, Nashville SC 1

Louisville City 1, Nashville SC 1 Nashville Goal Scorer: Robin Shroot

Robin Shroot NSC Man of the Match: Matt LaGrassa

Matt LaGrassa Fearless Forecast: Tucker Hume wins a dodgy free kick

Ben Wright — Speedway Soccer Pod

Final Score: Louisville City 2, Nashville SC 2

Louisville City 2, Nashville SC 2 Nashville Goal Scorers: Lebo Moloto, Matt LaGrassa

Lebo Moloto, Matt LaGrassa NSC Man of the Match: LaGrassa

LaGrassa Fearless Forecast: Moloto will hit the woodwork in the second half

Davey Shepherd — Speedway Soccer Pod

Final Score: Louisville City 1, Nashville SC 1

Louisville City 1, Nashville SC 1 Nashville Goal Scorers: Lebo Moloto

Lebo Moloto NSC Man of the Match: Moloto

Moloto Fearless Forecast: Nashville will outplay Louisville and feel disappointed with a draw

What do you guys think will happen? Here’s what you told us Thursday.

-I’d be ecstatic with a 1-0 or 2-1, but I honestly expect a 1-1 (Would still be pleased) or 1-2.

-I’d expect Mensah or Winn, and I think Galvão has been really impressive, he’ll either score or be involved (I think as a sub)

-MoTM to Pickens

-Ropapa hat trick https://t.co/cCeCV4S82m — toni tony tonee (@TonyQuimJr) March 15, 2018

Score: 1-1

Goal scorer: Alan Winn

MOTM: Matt Pickens Louisville will dominate and score early but Pickens comes up big to prevent them from scoring again and Winn will pop up to tie it late. — VOLS #1 (@NSC_Fans) March 15, 2018

2-2 draw. Can’t say who scores because idk who’s playing. Safe bet is Shroot and Mensah — Denzell Bowers (@BlueRaiderDJ) March 15, 2018

2-1 to Louisville

Mensah with the goal

Moloto as MotM

We control the game from the outset but a few costly errors allows the home team to win the match. Louisville leaves the match knowing their road to a title got a lot harder. — Soccer Circus Enthusiast (@telecommando) March 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/SpencerRupp/status/974289927881019392

Score: 1-1

Scorer: Shroot

MotM: Justin Davis ( @DouginDavis )

Fearless prediction: We are slow in the first half and go down a goal, but control the 2nd half & tie things up — Brett McNew (@RevNew) March 15, 2018

2-1 in favor of the sour grapes

Shroot with the goal

Our MOTM = @MrRyanLeeJames

Fearless prediction is that @NashvilleSC scores first to quiet the crowd after they hang their banner. #COYBIG https://t.co/Ych3uIrgFB — My name is Ben and I can't wait til NSC season! (@Bamaboy0415) March 15, 2018