Nashville SC vs D.C. United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2025

Goals on the Menu

The stats imply that we’ll see a few goals when Nashville and United clash. If you think our pick is the right way to go, you can secure odds of 1.62 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market.

United Won 4-3 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Nashville SC won their last game 2-1, making it four home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Geodis Park against New York Red Bulls. The Tennessee club managed seven shots on target and recorded 44% possession, with Patrick Yazbek and Hany Mukhtar each scoring one goal.

D.C. United played New York City FC at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Audi Field. The Black-and-Red recorded two shots on goal and had 42% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

United have beaten Nashville in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 4-3 away victory at Geodis Park following a 2-1 home win at Audi Field. The past 8 H2H matches have resulted in four Nashville wins, two draws and two United victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Nashville SC	30	15	5	10	50	35	15	50:35	50
28	D.C. United	30	5	10	15	27	55	-28	27:55	25

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6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 7.2 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Nashville have had 51.5% possession and 5.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.6 corners.

Top goalscorers Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge have found the net 6 times, with Daniel Lovitz scoring 2. Andy Najar is the leading assists maker with 4.

United have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 49.7% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts.

Christian Benteke is the leading goalscorer with 3, Peglow has 2, with Hosei Kijima and Lukas MacNaughton getting 1. Aaron Herrera has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nashville SC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joe Willis (GK), Josh Bauer, Christopher Applewhite, Jack Maher, Daniel Lovitz, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Hany Mukhtar, Gaston Brugman, Ahmed Qasem, Teal Bunbury.

D.C. United confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Luis Barraza (GK), Conner Antley, Lucas Bartlett, Garrison Tubbs, David Schnegg, Rida Zouhir, Jackson Hopkins, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Peglow, Jacob Murrell.

Nashville SC vs D.C. United Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve found a strong betting angle for this MLS clash and you can bet Over 2.5 Goals at odds of 1.62. We think that there will be at least three goals and the odds make plenty of appeal.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Nashville SC vs D.C. United league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Nashville games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Nashville games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nashville games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 United games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 United games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

An Over 2.5 Goals selection can be included in a Bet Builder with a number of other picks. There’s the chance to get a larger price although there’s clearly more risk involved.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nashville 2 - 1 United

Our prediction for the correct score is Nashville to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at 7.50. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

United Over 3.5 Corners

United have had a corner average of 6.50 in the past ten away games, while Nashville have conceded an average 4.80 corners in their last ten home matches. If you agree with our verdict that the United Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of 1.80 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nashville

Total

9.50 5.90 3.60

Home

10.20 5.40 4.80

Away

9.30 5.20 4.10

United

Total

9.40 5.10 4.30

Home

9.00 4.90 4.10

Away

10.80 6.50 4.30

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Nashville SC vs D.C. United 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.

Nashville Could Have Edge According to Bookies

The bookies have Nashville SC at 1.45 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 69% likely to win this MLS match according to the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, D.C. United are trading at 6.75.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

Should you want to back Nashville SC to win this MLS match, then there is 1.15 available on the Draw No Bet market, with D.C. United chalked at 4.60.

Sam Surridge Favourite to Score the First Goal

The First Goalscorer favourite is Sam Surridge at 3.95, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Nashville SC vs D.C. United Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Nashville vs United team news.

The MLS squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Nashville SC Team Page D.C. United Team Page