Nashville vs New-York City Prediction
๐Fans are anticipating an exciting clash between Nashville and New York City. The importance of this game can't be underestimated: the teams are in different forms, but each has its own aces up their sleeves. Nashville have been solid at home, with an attack capable of breaking through even the toughest defensive lines. New York City, on the other hand, are striving to pick up points despite their struggles on the road. We expect an open game with plenty of chances at both ends.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 06 October 2024 and ended with a 3-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative analysis of that match (with New York City as the home side):
- possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
๐Statistical Preview of Official Matches Between Nashville and New York City:
- Total matches played: 6;
- Home team victories: 3, Away team wins: 2, Draws: 1;
- Total goals scored: 8 for Nashville, 6 for New York City;
- Average goals in the 1st half: 1.5, in the 2nd half: 0.83;
- Average total goals per match: 2.33.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Nashville Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Columbus Crew hosting Nashville. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Nashville vs Columbus Crew):
- possession percentage: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Nashville continue to impress with their consistent performances, currently sitting third in the standings. Their current form reinforces their status as contenders for top positions, having won 6 of their last 10 matches, highlighting their strength at home. Their style of play is based on ball control and proactive attacking moves, frequently creating chances through quick play down the flanks. Their last encounter with New York City ended in a 3-1 defeat for Nashville, adding motivation for the upcoming match.
Match Results: Nashville

New-York City Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the MLS tournament, where New York City hosted Houston Dynamo. The match concluded with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (New York City vs Houston Dynamo):
- possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
New York City currently sit eighth in the standings and are struggling on the road, with just one win in their last seven away matches-a telling statistic. Despite these challenges, the team consistently fights until the final whistle. Their style is characterized by resilience and a focus on rapid counterattacks. However, their low scoring rate could be a stumbling block against the well-organized defense of the home side.
Match Results: New-York City
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Nashville
๐ The team delivered a spectacular performance against Columbus Crew in the last round. Once again, Nashville created numerous chances, with an xG of 2.73 (an impressive figure). However, their defensive actions are concerning. While it hasn't significantly affected results yet, the playoffs are looming. The club allows too many shots on goal. Their resistance needs to be stronger.
โฝ๏ธ Sam Surridge continues to showcase excellent football. He scored yet another goal against Columbus, bringing his tally to 9 goals. Special mention goes to midfield leader Hany Mukhtar, who has 7 goals and 5 assists this season.
๐ The main squad is fully assembled. Nothing stands in the way of a strong result. There are no injuries.
New-York City
๐ New York have managed to secure just 6 points on the road this season, a statistic that leaves the club in a nearly hopeless situation. In their last outing, they suffered a surprising and heavy defeat to Houston Dynamo, losing 3-0. It's not just the number of goals conceded that's shocking, but the fact that the team barely created any chances against their local rivals. Just one shot on target throughout the match-it's embarrassing.
โฝ๏ธ The lion's share of the team's goals comes from Alonso Martinez. New York's limited attacking options are a significant issue, as the statistics clearly indicate.
๐ There are no major absences, with only rotation players sidelined due to injuries.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 6;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.5;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.67, while the visitors net 0.83.
First-Half Stats: Nashville (home) vs New-York City (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 7;
- Number of wins: 3 (0.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (0.14%);
- Number of draws: 6 (0.67%) vs 6 (0.86%);
- Average goals scored: 1.22 vs 0.71;
- Average goals conceded: 0.22 vs 0.43.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.5) vs 0.5 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.3).
- New-York City have drawn in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 away games.
- New-York City have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: Nashville vs New-York City
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 8 vs 7;
- win percentage: 50% vs 44%;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- New-York City won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games.
- New-York City won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 away games (MLS).
- New-York City won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games.
- New-York City won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.33, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Nashville vs New-York City
- average total in the tournament: 2.94 vs 2.25;
- average total goals scored: 1.75 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.81 vs 0.31;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.94 vs 0.81;
- Nashville: average total at home in the tournament - 2.11;
- New-York City: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 2.4) vs 0.8 (away - 0.25).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Nashville home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Nashville home games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 New-York City games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 New-York City games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.34 (5.67 - for home team and 3.67 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10.66 (6.33 - for home team and 4.33 - for away team).
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.69; at home field - 5.78;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 5.8.
New-York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.63, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; away - 5.75.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 10 New-York City games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2 (1 for home team and 1 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.33 (1.33 for home team and 3 for away team).
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5; at home - 1.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; at home - 1.8.
New-York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.69, away - 1.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home teamโs field - 1 times.
Statistics: Nashville vs New-York City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Nashville at home - 5 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for New-York City away - 2 (29%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 1;
- BTTS matches for Nashville at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for New-York City away - 0 (0%).
- Nashville have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
Editorial Prediction
Based on team form and statistical trends, an intense contest with a home advantage seems likely. Nashville consistently finds the net at home and can impose their tempo on opponents, especially given their motivation to solidify a top-table position. New York, on the other hand, struggle on the road and are not in their best form. If they play like they did against Houston Dynamo, they stand little chance. Even under different circumstances, Nashville appear significantly stronger. Our bet is on a Nashville victory.