New York City FC
Football USA - MLS Yankee Stadium Sun 17 Aug 17:00
Nashville SC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs Nashville SC

New York City host Nashville SC in this MLS match at Yankee Stadium, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Sunday 17 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

City Worth Backing

New York City look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The beauty of this bet is that we’ll get a return at -152 if they get the better of Nashville and money back if the game finishes in a draw.

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Teams Drew 2-2 in Last H2H Encounter

New York City FC have landed two consecutive MLS home victories. Their last league game was a 4-3 away win at Toyota Stadium when meeting Dallas. The Pigeons had most of the ball enjoying 58% possession and five shots on target, with Alonso Martinez firing a hat-trick and Jonathan Shore also among the goals.

Nashville SC have been defeated in their previous three away games and the latest was at Energizer Park. St. Louis City claimed a 3-1 victory. BJ Callaghan's team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 58% possession and six shots on goal, with Hany Mukhtar on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

A 2-2 draw occurred in the last head-to-head when Nashville hosted City at the Geodis Park. The past 7 H2H games have featured three triumphs for Nashville, two for City and two draws.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Nashville SC logo Nashville SC 26 14 5 7 43 29 14 43:29 47
12 NYCFC logo NYCFC 24 11 5 8 34 29 5 34:29 38
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New York City – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. City have had 58.2% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.8 corners.

Top goalscorer is Hannes Wolf on 6 goals, while Alonso Martinez has bagged 5 and Monsef Bakrar 2. Maxi Moralez is the top assists maker on 4.

Nashville SC – Last 10 League Games

Nashville have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 7.8 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. BJ Callaghan's side average 51.1% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.

Sam Surridge is on 9 goals, with Hany Mukhtar scoring 5. Andy Najar and Hany Mukhtar have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

New York City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Justin Haak, Kevin OToole, Aiden O'Neill, Andrés Perea, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Maxi Moralez, Agustin Ojeda, Alonso Martínez.

Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Joe Willis (GK), Andy Najar, Jack Maher, Jeisson Palacios, Wyatt Meyer, Gaston Brugman, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge, Jonathan Pérez.

New York City vs Nashville SC Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into New York City vs Nashville SC with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle, key player props and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

New York City are available at odds of -152 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this MLS game. We believe the home team can claim a victory.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest MLS team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key New York City vs Nashville SC league stats:

  • The -0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nashville in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nashville in 10 of their last 19 games on the road.

City 0.0 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 60.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Agustín Ojeda Under 0.5 Shots On Target -154 bet365 logo

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC) can be backed at -154 to finish without a shot on goal. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

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Maximiliano Moralez to Score +650 bet365 logo

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC) has registered two goals in his past five MLS home matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +650.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -108 bet365 logo

In ten straight New York City home games, the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. We recommend backing the -108 that the teams are able to cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
New York City Logo New York City
Total
9.80 5.00 4.80
Home
12.70 6.50 6.20
Away
9.80 4.20 5.60
Nashville Logo Nashville
Total
7.80 4.30 3.50
Home
8.20 5.10 3.10
Away
8.80 5.00 3.80
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap NYCFC 0.0 -106
Both Team To Score Yes -159
Total Corners Over 9.5 -108

Our bet builder is packed with these picks: New York City with the 0.0 Asian Handicap, both teams scoring as well as over 9.5 corners to be awarded.

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New York City vs Nashville SC Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

With the bookmakers affording them a 43% chance of winning, New York City FC might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +130 when it comes to this MLS encounter. Nashville SC are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +195.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Nashville are +235 here and the draw is +125, with City on offer at +190.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -159 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Alonso Martínez Favourite to Score the First Goal

Alonso Martínez is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +155.

Player Goals
Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)
First
+155
Anytime
+400
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Sam Surridge (Nashville)
First
+175
Anytime
+420
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Hany Mukhtar (Nashville)
First
+245
Anytime
+550
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Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)
First
+270
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Sam Surridge (Nashville)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
+155
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Hany Mukhtar (Nashville)
Over 0.5
-222
Under 0.5
+150
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Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)
Over 0.5
-130
Under 0.5
-109
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Andrés Perea (NYCFC)
Over 0.5
+105
Under 0.5
-152
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Five Victories From Previous Ten City Home Clashes

City have racked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Nashville are on a three game losing streak on the road. The Boys in Gold have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

City beat Nashville 3-1 when the teams last met at Yankee Stadium.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
New York City logo New York City Home Stats 5-1-4 3.30 1.70 1.60 8 2 7 3
Nashville SC logo Nashville SC Away Stats 4-2-4 2.80 1.30 1.50 6 4 6 4
  • 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
Team Stats
New York City logo New York City League Stats
Nashville SC logo Nashville SC League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

New York City vs Nashville SC Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the City vs Nashville team news beforehand. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with the latest injury developments.

New York City Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

New York City Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

49 Matt Freese
24 Tayvon Gray 19 S. Tanasijevic 80 Justin Haak 22 Kevin OToole
21 Aiden O'Neill 8 Andrés Perea
7 N. Fernandez Mercau 10 Maxi Moralez 26 Agustin Ojeda
16 Alonso Martínez
1 Joe Willis
31 Andy Najar 5 Jack Maher 4 Jeisson Palacios 28 Wyatt Meyer
7 Gaston Brugman 8 Patrick Yazbek 20 Edvard Tagseth
10 Hany Mukhtar 9 Sam Surridge 24 Jonathan Pérez

Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous New York City Lineups

25 Jul MLS
FC Dallas 3-4 NYCFC
19 Jul MLS
Sporting KC 1-1 NYCFC
16 Jul MLS
Orlando City 1-2 NYCFC
12 Jul MLS
Charlotte FC 2-0 NYCFC
03 Jul MLS
NYCFC 3-1 Toronto FC
28 Jun MLS
CF Montréal 1-0 NYCFC

Previous Nashville SC Lineups

09 Aug MLS
St. Louis 3-1 Nashville SC
25 Jul MLS
San Diego 1-0 Nashville SC
19 Jul MLS
Nashville SC 1-0 Toronto FC
16 Jul MLS
Nashville SC 3-0 Columbus Crew
12 Jul MLS
Inter Miami 2-1 Nashville SC
09 Jul U.S. Open Cup
Nashville SC 5-2 D.C. United

Injuries & Suspensions

New York City Injury Table
Type Name Info
Thiago Martins Knee
Jacob Arroyave Lower leg
James Sands Ankle
Malachi Jones Lower leg
Nashville SC Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alex Muyl Yellow cards
Taylor Washington Knee
Maximus Ekk Knee
Tyler Boyd Knee
USA FlagMLS Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 26 15 6 5 44:25 51
2 San Diego 26 15 4 7 50:32 49
3 FC Cincinnati 26 15 4 7 39:32 49
4 Nashville SC 26 14 5 7 43:29 47
5 Vancouver 25 13 6 6 43:28 45
6 Orlando City 26 12 8 6 50:34 44
7 Minnesota Utd 26 12 8 6 43:30 44
8 Columbus Crew 25 12 8 5 41:36 44
9 Inter Miami 23 12 6 5 50:38 42
10 Charlotte FC 26 13 2 11 44:39 41
11 Seattle Sounders 25 11 8 6 43:35 41
12 NYCFC 24 11 5 8 34:29 38
13 Los Angeles FC 23 10 7 6 41:30 37
14 Portland Timbers 25 10 7 8 33:34 37
15 Chicago Fire 25 10 6 9 47:42 36
16 NY Red Bulls 26 10 6 10 41:37 36
17 Austin FC 24 9 7 8 23:28 34
18 Colorado Rapids 26 9 6 11 33:40 33
19 SJ Earthquakes 26 8 8 10 49:45 32
20 Real Salt Lake 25 9 4 12 27:32 31
21 NE Revolution 25 7 7 11 33:35 28
22 FC Dallas 25 7 7 11 37:45 28
23 Houston Dynamo 25 7 7 11 32:41 28
24 Sporting KC 25 6 6 13 36:47 24
25 Toronto FC 25 5 7 13 26:33 22
26 Atlanta United 25 4 10 11 30:46 22
27 St. Louis 25 5 6 14 27:41 21
28 CF Montréal 26 4 7 15 24:47 19
29 D.C. United 26 4 7 15 22:51 19
30 LA Galaxy 25 3 7 15 28:52 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 14 9 4 1 30:15 31
2 Nashville SC 13 9 3 1 26:9 30
3 NY Red Bulls 13 9 2 2 33:19 29
4 Charlotte FC 12 9 1 2 25:12 28
5 Columbus Crew 14 8 4 2 24:16 28
6 Los Angeles FC 13 8 2 3 23:10 26
7 Seattle Sounders 12 7 4 1 27:14 25
8 San Diego 14 7 4 3 24:13 25
9 NYCFC 11 8 0 3 19:10 24
10 Vancouver 11 7 2 2 25:13 23
11 FC Cincinnati 12 7 2 3 21:15 23
12 Portland Timbers 13 6 5 2 19:16 23
13 Orlando City 13 6 3 4 28:20 21
14 Minnesota Utd 13 6 3 4 24:16 21
15 Inter Miami 11 6 3 2 24:16 21
16 Colorado Rapids 13 6 2 5 17:16 20
17 Real Salt Lake 12 6 1 5 15:12 19
18 SJ Earthquakes 13 4 6 3 31:22 18
19 Austin FC 12 4 6 2 10:10 18
20 Atlanta United 13 4 5 4 23:22 17
21 St. Louis 13 4 4 5 18:19 16
22 Chicago Fire 12 3 5 4 14:16 14
23 Houston Dynamo 13 4 2 7 15:23 14
24 Sporting KC 13 3 4 6 20:26 13
25 NE Revolution 12 3 2 7 14:18 11
26 FC Dallas 13 3 2 8 17:22 11
27 LA Galaxy 12 3 2 7 14:22 11
28 D.C. United 13 2 5 6 11:22 11
29 Toronto FC 13 2 4 7 10:14 10
30 CF Montréal 12 1 4 7 9:25 7