New York City FC vs Nashville SC – Match Preview

New York City FC is set to host Nashville SC at the Red Bull Arena. This exciting Major League Soccer match is scheduled for Friday, October 6th, at 20:00 GMT. It marks the first round of the MLS stage. NYCFC is currently in 12th place with 47 points from 32 games. Nashville SC is in 25th place, having gathered 33 points from the same number of matches. Both teams aim for a top-six finish and will seek a crucial victory to improve their standings. NYCFC will try to use their home advantage, while Nashville SC hopes to defy the odds and move up the table.

New York City FC – Form

New York City FC’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their latest match on October 2, 2024, against FC Cincinnati, ended in a 3:2 home victory. This result met the expectations of bookmakers. Before this, they had a 1:1 draw against Inter Miami CF. This outcome stopped their winning streak at home against the Florida team. The game before that was a disappointing 1:5 loss to Philadelphia Union. Despite being slight favorites, NYCFC faced a surprising defeat. However, they showed resilience by winning their latest game.

Nashville SC – Form

Nashville SC’s recent form has shown variability. Their last three games in the Major League Soccer have produced mixed results. On October 3rd, they faced DC United at home. The game ended in a 3-4 loss, even though they were the favorites. The match featured goals from Alex Muyl and two from Hany Mukhtar. Following this, they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to New England Revolution. In this match, no Nashville players scored. Most recently, they managed a 2-2 draw at home against FC Cincinnati. Sam Surridge scored both goals. This draw was unexpected, as their previous two results matched predictions.

New York City FC – Nashville SC – Head to Head

The last encounter between New York City FC and Nashville SC was on June 23, 2024. Nashville SC won with a 1:0 score in the Major League Soccer. In their last five meetings, New York City FC has won once, while Nashville SC has won three times. This shows a slight advantage for the visitors in recent matchups.

In these meetings, both teams scored in only two games. This indicates a tendency towards more defensive matches with fewer goals. A noteworthy fact is that the last four games between these teams had under 3.5 goals. This suggests that their contests are usually close with few scoring chances.

New York City FC – Nashville SC – Standings

As the Major League Soccer season progresses, New York City FC and Nashville SC are preparing for their match at Red Bull Arena. NYCFC is in 12th place with 47 points from 32 matches. This position meets their pre-season expectations of being a mid-table team with a chance at the top 6. Nashville SC is in 25th place with 33 points from the same number of games. Both teams had similar goals at the season’s start, but NYCFC is currently performing better. They lead Nashville SC by 14 points and 13 ranks in the standings. This match is a critical chance for Nashville to narrow the gap, while NYCFC aims to strengthen their position and aim for a higher finish.

New York City FC vs Nashville SC – Top scorers

The home team’s offense is led by Alonso Martinez, who has scored 15 times this season. Santiago Rodriguez follows closely, with 10 goals from midfield. Hannes Wolf and Monsef Bakrar have also been crucial, contributing 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Agustin Ojeda has added 3 goals from midfield.

For the away team, Sam Surridge is the leading scorer with 11 goals. Hany Mukhtar has found the net 7 times from midfield. Alex Muyl and Teal Bunbury have contributed with 4 and 3 goals, respectively. Tyler Boyd has also added 2 goals, showing the team’s diverse attacking options.

New York City FC vs Nashville SC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor New York City FC with odds of 1.60 for a win. A draw is set at 4.20, and a Nashville SC victory at 5.25. NYCFC’s recent form is more stable, with two wins, two draws, and a loss. Nashville SC has had two wins, a draw, and two losses. Despite Nashville SC winning three of the last five head-to-head matches, NYCFC’s home advantage and higher goal tally this season might give them the edge. Injuries and suspensions could impact the outcome, but NYCFC seems to have the advantage.

For those looking for higher risk and reward, the “halftime-fulltime” odds of 2.10 for NYCFC leading at halftime are attractive. The “draw-no-bet” market offers a safer bet for NYCFC at 1.222, with a refund on a draw. The “double-chance” market, with odds of 1.167 for NYCFC to win or draw, is appealing for those wanting to cover multiple outcomes. These options cater to bettors with varying risk appetites.

New York City FC vs Nashville SC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option, at odds of 1.62, is attractive given NYCFC’s scoring record of 51 goals in 32 matches. However, they’ve also conceded 46 goals. Nashville SC has scored 34 goals but allowed 51, indicating defensive weaknesses. Past meetings suggest a lower-scoring game, with 4 out of the last 5 encounters having under 3.5 goals. Thus, the “Under 2.5” goals option, at odds of 2.25, might appeal to those expecting a closer match.

New York City FC vs Nashville SC – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) are 1.667 for “Yes” and 2.10 for “No.” The head-to-head history shows a mixed trend, with only one of their last five matches ending with both teams scoring. NYCFC’s recent home games and Nashville SC’s away fixtures often result in both teams scoring. Given the offensive and defensive records of both teams this season, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.667 seems a likely outcome for bettors in this match.

New York City FC vs Nashville SC – Prediction