New York City FC
- New York City FC have won none of their last five games in all competitions (D1, L4).
- The Boys in Gold have 49 points from 21 games to sit top of the standings, while the hosts are 18th with just 27 points from the same number of games.
- NYCFC's last two MLS 2026 games have been a 2-1 away loss to FC Cincinnati and a 1-1 draw away at New England Revolution, but their overall form is bad.
- Pascal Jansen has got NYCFC to play a possession-based game that is all about regaining the ball high up the field, but the recent results are not justifying his team's philosophy.
Nashville SC
- Nashville SC have won four of their last five matches in all competitions (L1), including each of their last three.
- Nashville play with much more confidence and momentum under Callaghan, who has had them play with a good structure and pressing scheme since taking charge on 22 July 2024.
- There is no question the visitors are in the better place right now and have more to prove on the field with a 5-3-2 from 10 away record that is bolstered by only 0.50 goals conceded per game.
Key Players
Sam Surridge is their danger man with 12 goals in 15 MLS 2026 appearances and a clinical nature that gives the Boys in Gold a ruthless edge up top.
Betting Insights
- A 2.82 favorite for the road team looks a little too favorable, with NYCFC 2.28 and the draw at 3.6, so we're backing the draw.
- Both teams to score at 1.57 and over 2.5 goals at 1.7 look good here.
Prediction
We're backing the draw.