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 05:00 on Monday 18 August. 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 1.66 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
7	Nashville SC	30	15	5	10	50	35	15	50:35	50
8	NYCFC	29	15	5	9	44	35	9	44:35	50

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

New York City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Justin Haak, Kevin O'Toole, Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Andres Perea, Nicolas Fernandez, Alonso Martinez, Hannes Wolf.

Nashville SC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joe Willis (GK), Josh Bauer, Jack Maher, Jeisson Palacios, Andy Najar, Hany Mukhtar, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Jonathan Perez, Sam Surridge, Jacob Shaffelburg.

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 1.66 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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

New York City 2 - 1 Nashville

One bet that has caught our eye is NYCFC to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at 8.50 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners

In ten straight New York City home games, the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. We recommend backing the 1.93 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

Total

9.80 5.00 4.80

Home

12.70 6.50 6.20

Away

9.80 4.20 5.60

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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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

You can get betting odds of 2.40 for New York City FC winning this MLS clash and the bookies have Nashville SC available at 2.70. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at 3.60.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Nashville are 3.15 here and the draw is 2.33, with City on offer at 3.00.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at 1.54 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Sam Surridge Favourite to Score the First Goal

Sam Surridge is the First Goalscorer favourite at 4.50. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at 2.28.

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 Home Stats		5-1-4	3.30	1.70	1.60	8	2	7	3
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

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.

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