Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2026
Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati Predictions
Nashville have the capability of securing a victory when they clash with Cincinnati. For this reason, we are going to take the Full-Time Result odds of -143 with a large degree of confidence.
Take a closer look at our complete Nashville vs Cincinnati betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati Preview
Nashville SC welcome FC Cincinnati to Geodis Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 29 August.
Nashville SC have enjoyed six straight MLS home victories at Geodis Park. Last time out, Columbus Crew were beaten 3-2. BJ Callaghan's side boasted 58% possession and recorded six shots on target, while Hany Mukhtar, Reed Baker-Whiting and Andy Najar each scored one goal.
FC Cincinnati hosted Seattle Sounders in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at TQL Stadium. The Ohio team boasted 70% possession and had nine shots on goal, while Evander Ferreira was on the scoresheet.
H2H: 2-1 Victory for Cincinnati in Last H2H
Cincinnati have beaten Nashville in the last two encounters. As the home team at TQL Stadium, the most recent scoreline was 2-1 which followed a 2-1 away win at Geodis Park. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve four Cincinnati victories. There have also been three draws and three Nashville triumphs.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC |
30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 64 | 23 | 41 | 64:23 | 67 |
| 17 |  FC Cincinnati |
30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 62 | 71 | -9 | 62:71 | 39 |
Nashville have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. The Tennessee outfit have averaged 52.1% possession and 6.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 4.6 corners.
Hany Mukhtar is the top goalscorer with 6, Sam Surridge has 3, with Andy Najar and two other players on 2. Cristian Espinoza is the top assists maker on 5.
Cincinnati have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 2.7 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. The Orange and Blue have averaged 51.3% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 6.3 corners against, while conceding 2.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts.
Evander Ferreira got 8 goals, Kevin Denkey notched 5, while Kenji Mboma Dem and two other players scored 4. Evander Ferreira has managed 9 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Nashville SC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brian Schwake (GK), Andy Najar, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, Reed Baker-Whiting, Cristian Espinoza, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Elias Saad, Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge.
FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Samuel Gidi, Matt Miazga, Miles Robinson, Pavel Bucha, Obinna Nwobodo, Gerardo Valenzuela, Ender Echenique, Kenji Mboma Dem, Kevin Denkey, Evander Ferreira.
Main Match Prediction
We believe that Nashville are excellent value at -143 when it comes to this MLS encounter. The odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making MLS recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Cincinnati
There are odds of +750 available that Nashville land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Evander (Cincinnati) is available at +128 to cover the shots on goal total. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
Hany Mukhtar (Nashville) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back MLS home matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +110 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Nashville in their past three games, while Cincinnati have conceded 7.60 corners on average in their last 5 away matches. We recommend backing the -141 that Nashville are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on Nashville to win, BTTS No and Evander (Cincinnati) to end up with over 1.5 shots on target.
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Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Nashville SC are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this MLS encounter. The -137 for them coming out on top suggests a 58% probability based on their latest betting odds. FC Cincinnati are the +310 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
There’s -111 when it comes to Nashville -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Cincinnati lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -244.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Sam Surridge at +320. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Nashville have won each of their last six games at Geodis Park. BJ Callaghan's side have recorded nine victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Cincinnati haven’t triumphed in four straight games on the road. The Ohio team have racked up five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 2.60.
Cincinnati overcame Nashville 2-1 when the sides last met at Geodis Park. We’ve seen Cincinnati claim two wins in the past 3 H2H meetings at Geodis Park, with one draw also taking place.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC Home Stats |
9-1-0 | 3.90 | 2.80 | 1.10 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| FC Cincinnati Away Stats |
1-5-4 | 4.40 | 1.80 | 2.60 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 14/09 2025 Cincinnati 2 Nashville 1
- MLS: 30/03 2025 Nashville 1 Cincinnati 2
- MLS: 22/09 2024 Nashville 2 Cincinnati 2
- MLS: 30/05 2024 Cincinnati 0 Nashville 2
- MLS: 16/07 2023 Cincinnati 3 Nashville 1
- MLS: 26/03 2023 Nashville 0 Cincinnati 1
- MLS: 24/07 2022 Cincinnati 1 Nashville 1
- MLS: 28/10 2021 Cincinnati 3 Nashville 6
- MLS: 25/07 2021 Nashville 3 Cincinnati 0
- MLS: 18/04 2021 Nashville 2 Cincinnati 2
Nashville SC League Stats
FC Cincinnati League Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nashville SC this season are Sam Surridge (12), Hany Mukhtar (9), Warren Madrigal (5)
- Top Assistors for Nashville SC this season are Cristian Espinoza (8), Hany Mukhtar (5), Andy Najar (3)
Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News
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Nashville SC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Nashville SC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
FC Cincinnati Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Nashville SC Substitutes
- 1Joe Willis
- 2Daniel Lovitz
- 5Jack Maher
- 6Bryan Acosta
- 14Shak Mohammed
- 16Matthew Corcoran
- 19Alex Muyl
- 22Josh Bauer
- 37Ahmed Qasem
FC Cincinnati Substitutes
- 2Alvas Elvis Powell
- 4Nick Hagglund
- 13Evan Louro
- 15T. Lingani Hadebe
- 16Tom Barlow
- 24Kyle Smith
- 27Brian Anunga
- 29Bryan Ramirez
- 99Ayoub Jabbari
Previous Nashville SC Lineups
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Nashville SC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: BJ Callaghan
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 64:23 | 67 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 63:31 | 55 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 73:51 | 55 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 49:41 | 52 |
| 5 | St. Louis | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 56:41 | 51 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 55:47 | 51 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 52:44 | 48 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 52:42 | 48 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 53:45 | 47 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41:39 | 47 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 61:48 | 46 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 48:33 | 46 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 39:37 | 42 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 58:70 | 41 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 43:52 | 40 |
| 16 | Colorado Rapids | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 41:41 | 39 |
| 17 | FC Cincinnati | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 62:71 | 39 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 45:48 | 36 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 39:56 | 36 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 46:55 | 36 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 46:47 | 35 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 51:56 | 34 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 43:41 | 34 |
| 24 | San Diego | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 53:56 | 34 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 47:55 | 34 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 38:53 | 33 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 38:56 | 31 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 37:51 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 36:60 | 25 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 36:75 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 45:12 | 43 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 27:16 | 32 |
| 3 | St. Louis | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34:19 | 31 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29:13 | 30 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 28:15 | 30 |
| 6 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 7 | Orlando City | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 30:20 | 29 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28:19 | 28 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 19:14 | 28 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 38:30 | 27 |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 28:21 | 27 |
| 13 | Philadelphia | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 26:20 | 26 |
| 15 | Inter Miami | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 41:26 | 25 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 31:25 | 25 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24:21 | 25 |
| 18 | Toronto FC | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22:20 | 24 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22:17 | 23 |
| 21 | San Diego | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 35:27 | 22 |
| 22 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 26:23 | 22 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20:26 | 20 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:21 | 18 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 22:29 | 18 |
| 26 | NYCFC | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 27:22 | 17 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 19:21 | 17 |
| 28 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 19:20 | 16 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21:29 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 22:32 | 13 |
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