Nashville SC vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Nashville SC vs New York City
Nashville SC clash with New York City at Geodis Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 23 May.
Nashville look a great bet to beat New York City on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -152 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.
Nashville SC made it back-to-back MLS victories in their last league game. Landing a 3-2 home win against Los Angeles FC at Geodis Park. The Boys in Gold recorded four shots on target and had 52% possession, with Hany Mukhtar scoring a hat-trick.
New York City FC drew on the road in their previous game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Pascal Jansen's men recorded 57% possession and had five shots on goal, while Andres Perea found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
City have not lost any of the past three games against Nashville. Their last clash was at Yankee Stadium, with City claiming a 2-1 home victory. The previous 8 H2H meetings have yielded three wins apiece and two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC |
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 17 |  NYCFC |
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 25:21 | 19 |
Nashville have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. BJ Callaghan's side have averaged 54.9% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 5.0 corners.
Top scorers Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge have found the net 5 times, with Warren Madrigal getting 4. Leading assistor is Cristian Espinoza with 5.
City have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, averaging 4.8 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Pigeons average 57.1% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 13.1 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.
Nicolas Fernandez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Hannes Wolf is on 4 and Agustin Ojeda on 2. Nicolas Fernandez and Maxi Moralez have both managed 3 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Nashville SC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Brian Schwake (GK), Reed Baker-Whiting, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, Daniel Lovitz, Matthew Corcoran, Bryan Acosta, Ahmed Qasem, Cristian Espinoza, Hany Mukhtar, Warren Madrigal.
New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Raul, Nico Cavallo, Andres Perea, Kai Trewin, Agustin Ojeda, Arnau Farnos, Malachi Jones, Nicolas Fernandez.
Nashville SC vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips
Discover the top Nashville SC vs New York City betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to corners market advice, key prop plays and a customized bet builder.
Match Prediction
Nashville look like a spot of value at -152 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this MLS game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest MLS data.
Key Nashville SC vs New York City league stats:
The best betting apps make it a 60.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Nashville are available at +600 to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
Cristian Espinoza (Nashville) has scored two goals in his past five MLS games on home soil. There are odds of +270 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
All of the past three Nashville matches has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with three consecutive New York City games having the same outcome. The Total Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -116 that it’s covered.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a same-game multi with the picks of Nashville to claim a victory, No on the BTTS market combined with Cristian Espinoza (Nashville) to score at any time.
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Nashville SC vs New York City 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 have a 58% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -141. The market implies that New York City FC are the most unlikely to win at +360.
A 2+ goal margin of victory for Nashville against City means a full payout at -111 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -147 on the BTTS market.
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Hany Mukhtar can be backed to find the net anytime at +130, with +360 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Stats: MLS matches only
Nashville are unbeaten in the last seven games at Geodis Park. The Boys in Gold have recorded seven victories, two defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.80 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
City have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
It was a 2-2 draw when Nashville last faced City at Geodis Park. Aside from one draw, Nashville have dominated the past 3 H2H meetings at Geodis Park with two victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC Home Stats |
7-1-2 | 4.40 | 2.80 | 1.60 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
| New York City Away Stats |
5-2-3 | 2.30 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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: 17/08 2025 New York City 2 Nashville 1
- MLS: 31/05 2025 Nashville 2 New York City 2
- MLS: 06/10 2024 New York City 3 Nashville 1
- MLS: 23/06 2024 Nashville 1 New York City 0
- MLS: 16/04 2023 New York City 2 Nashville 1
- MLS: 25/02 2023 Nashville 2 New York City 0
- MLS: 03/10 2021 New York City 0 Nashville 0
- MLS: 04/09 2021 Nashville 3 New York City 1
Nashville SC League Stats
New York City League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 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 6 and least corners in 3 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 3.60 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nashville SC this season are Sam Surridge (9), Hany Mukhtar (6), Warren Madrigal (5)
- Top Assistors for Nashville SC this season are Cristian Espinoza (5), Hany Mukhtar (4), Andy Najar (3)
Nashville SC vs New York City Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Nashville vs City before making your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and the latest on injuries.
Nashville SC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Nashville SC Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Nashville SC Substitutes
- 1Joe Willis
- 5Jack Maher
- 9Sam Surridge
- 12Charles-Emile Brunet
- 14Shak Mohammed
- 17Woobens Pacius
- 19Alex Muyl
- 22Josh Bauer
- 23Jordan Knight
New York City Substitutes
- 15Kevin Pierre
- 17Hannes Wolf
- 19S. Tanasijevic
- 29Maximo Carrizo
- 30Tomas Romero
- 32Jonathan Shore
- 45Kamran Acito
- 71Peter Molinari
- 99Seymour Reid
Previous Nashville SC Lineups
Previous New York City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Nashville SC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: BJ Callaghan
New York City Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39:28 | 31 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:22 | 25 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 24 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 13 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:32 | 22 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24:23 | 21 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:22 | 20 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 19 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 19 | San Diego | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25:24 | 16 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:23 | 16 |
| 22 | St. Louis | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 14 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:31 | 14 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22:29 | 14 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:36 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18:30 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23:9 | 19 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:8 | 16 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 13 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 15 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 21 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | 9 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:13 | 9 |
| 25 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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