Nashville SC vs New York City FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 22nd June 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Nashville SC take on an impressive New York City FC side in an important encounter at the Geodis Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Nashville SC vs New York City FC Preview
New York City FC are in fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The away side slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles Galaxy this week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Nashville SC, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts edged Toronto FC to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Nashville SC vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Nashville SC have a slight edge over New York City FC and have won two out of the four matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York City FC's one victory.
- The home side has not lost any of the four matches played out between New York City FC and Nashville SC in MLS, with Nashville SC winning both their home games.
- Nashville SC have lost only one of their last seven matches in the regular season of MLS but have not managed consecutive victories in the competition since June 2023.
- New York City FC have suffered five defeats without scoring a single goal in MLS this season - the joint-highest such tally in the competition.
Nashville SC vs New York City FC Prediction
New York City FC are in the midst of a poor run and have lost their last two games in MLS. Hannes Wolf has been impressive for his side and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Nashville SC can pack a punch on their day but have largely failed to meet expectations this year. New York City FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Nashville SC 1-2 New York City FC
Nashville SC vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Nashville SC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Hannes Wolf to score - Yes