New York City vs Nashville prediction and betting tips on October 6, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 32nd round of MLS on October 6, 2024, New York City FC will face Nashville. One of the Eastern Conference leaders hosts a struggling opponent and will be aiming for nothing less than victory on home soil.
New York City vs Nashville: Key Stats and Trends
- New York City FC has won two games in a row.
- Nashville has lost their last two matches.
- New York City FC has scored 29% of their goals between minutes 76-90.
- Nashville has scored 26% of their goals between minutes 16-30.
- New York City FC has conceded in each of their last 10 matches.
- New York City FC has scored at least once in each of their last 10 matches.
- New York City FC wins the first half in 28% of their matches, while Nashville wins in 34%.
Prediction for New York City vs Nashville
The "Pigeons" claimed the MLS title in 2021 and reached the Champions Cup the following season. However, last year was disappointing, with the team finishing 11th in the Eastern Conference and missing out on the playoffs. The "Coyotes," a younger team founded in 2016, managed to qualify for the postseason from 7th place but were knocked out in the first round.
This season, Nick Cushing’s squad has been streaky. They remain among the leaders thanks mainly to a strong run in the second half of spring, where they secured eight wins in nine rounds. Since then, they have managed only three more victories, including a resounding 5-1 derby win over the Red Bulls in September. They also reached the Leagues Cup quarterfinals, where they lost to Columbus Crew on penalties. Their recent 3-2 win over Cincinnati marked their second consecutive victory.
Nashville was eliminated by New England Revolution in the second round of the Leagues Cup. In MLS, they enjoyed a brief upswing, securing seven points from three games, but they faltered again, losing to the same Revolution. Their playoff hopes are fading, especially after a 4-3 defeat to D.C. United in their most recent match.
New York City excels in attack, averaging 1.52 goals per match, but their defense remains leaky, conceding 1.42 goals per game. Nashville’s stats are worse, scoring exactly one goal per match while conceding over 1.5 on average.
New York City vs Nashville: Possible Lineups
New York City FC (probable lineup): Freese – O'Toole, Thiago Martins, Haak, Gray – Perea, Sands, Parks, Wolff – Martinez, Morales
Nashville (probable lineup): Willis – Lovitz, Maher, Zimmerman, Moore – Muyl, Anunga, Godoy – Surridge, Mukhtar, Bunbury
Head-to-Head: New York City vs Nashville
The teams have met five times in MLS, with the "Coyotes" losing only once and winning three times, including a victory in June.
Free Prediction for New York City vs Nashville
This is a must-win for the home side. We recommend betting on the hosts with a handicap of "-1 goal" (odds – 1.81).