Our New York City FC vs Nashville SC Prediction: 2-1
New York City FC vs Nashville SC in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This New York City FC vs Nashville SC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York City FC's Last Match – Toluca vs New York City FC
New York City FC will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Leagues Cup defeat against Toluca on August 5. In that match, New York City FC had 56% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Toluca | 44% | 10 (5) | 2.16 | 37 |
New York City FC | 56% | 8 (2) | 0.49 | 51 |
Nashville SC's Last Match – St. Louis City SC vs Nashville SC
Nashville SC will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 USA MLS setback against St. Louis City SC on August 10. In that match, Nashville SC recorded 57% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis City SC | 43% | 9 (5) | 1.76 | 36 |
Nashville SC | 57% | 13 (8) | 2.15 | 45 |
New York City FC vs Nashville SC Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Nashville SC average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
New York City FC 17-14
Nashville SC 18-12
What are the odds for this match?
New York City FC to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.3
Nashville SC to win: @2.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85