New York City vs Nashville SC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025
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 | |
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26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 43:29 | 47 |
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24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 34 | 29 | 5 | 34:29 | 38 |
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 GamesNashville 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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
One bet that has caught our eye is NYCFC to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +750 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
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 (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
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.






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Bet Builder Tips
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.









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 | |
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5-1-4 | 3.30 | 1.70 | 1.60 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
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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
- 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


- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 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
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 58.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Alonso Martinez (12), Hannes Wolf (9), Julian Fernandez (2)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Maxi Moralez (5), Hannes Wolf (4), Julian Fernandez (4)
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
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous Nashville SC Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
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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 |



























































