Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds: Prediction for the match on 21 July 2025

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction and Odds on the Match on July 21, 2025

The Nationals Park will be the venue for Monday Major League Baseball for 21st of July 2025. This game will see the Washington Nationals play Cincinnati Reds in an opener of a three-game series. Ahead of this game, the Washington Nationals are tagged underdogs while the bookies are leaning towards Cincinnati Reds on the road. How will this game unfold? Let’s delve into proper match analysis, betting trends and critically picked betting options. 

Washington Nationals: Form and Statistics

The Washington Nationals have failed to get it right lately and in their last series, they ended on the losing end. Despite leveling the series with a 4-2 win in the game two against the San Diego Padres a poor performance that saw them lose by seven runs in the finale saw them suffer defeat in consecutive four series. However, the Washington Nationals won the last series of this fixture and will hope to draw momentum here. 

Washington Nationals Team News and Lineup

The Washington Nationals will send Jake Irvin to take the mound in this opener. This season, the Washington Nationals have pitched well with Irvin with a 7-5 record. The American had a 4.58 average earned runs and a 1.29 walks plus hits per inning pitched over 116.0 innings pitched this season.

Washington Nationals Expected Lineup

Brandon Nimmo (L) LF, Francisco Lindor (S) SS, Juan Soto (L) RF, Mark Vientos (R) 1B, Jeff McNeil (L) DH, Luis Torrens (R) C, Brett Baty (L) 3B, Tyrone Taylor (R) CF, Luisangel Acuña (R) 2B

Cincinnati Reds: Form and Statistics

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a series against the New York Mets and they won. In that series, the Cincinnati Reds needed a win in the first two games ending 2-5, and 4-8 to win as finale 3-2 defeat could not change the narrative. In the meantime, the Cincinnati Reds have now won four of their last matches while defeating the Miami Marlins, and Colorado Rockies in the run. With 100 matches played this season, the Reds have a 52-48 record and sit third in the Central Division of National League. 

Cincinnati Reds Team News and Lineup

The Cincinnati Reds will go with Brady Singer on the mound in this game one of this series. This season, Brady Singer has had a lot of top plays and currently has a 7-7 record. In those encounters, Brady had an average earned runs of 4.32 and a 1.35 walks plus hits per inning pitched over 100.0 innings pitched this year.

Cincinnati Reds Expected Lineup

TJ Friedl (L) CF, Matt McLain (R) 2B, Elly De La Cruz (S) SS, Austin Hays (R) DH, Spencer Steer (R) 1B, Tyler Stephenson (R) C, Noelvi Marte (R) RF, Santiago Espinal (R) 3B, Connor Joe (R) LF

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Tips & Odds

• The Washington Nationals have now lost their last four series heading into this game. While they will hope to end that run, picking a win in this opener could boost their chances. A moneyline victory option is available on Bet365 with odds at 2.05.
• The Washington Nationals have scored fewer than two runs in four of their last five consecutive games. While they might struggle as underdogs in this game, under 4.5 runs for the Nationals is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.61.
• The Cincinnati Reds are on a hot form with back to back series wins. While they head into this game as favourites, they have a chance to extend their victories with moneyline odds set at 1.83 on 1Xbet.
• The Cincinnati Reds have scored at least four runs in four of their last five series. While they remain favourites in this game, over 3.5 runs for the visitors is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.50.
• In the last meetings between the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds, we have seen three of the last four end with fewer than eight runs. Under 9.0 runs is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.86.

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Match Prediction 21 July 2025

The Washington Nationals have a big job to do in this game if they surprisingly want to win. While looking at the home team performances heading into this game, it is clear they have not had an easy run lately with only just one win to show. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Reds seem to have found their form recently with consecutive wins and top level performances in recent series. While this game could be tougher than it looks on paper, I believe the level of offensive approach from the two teams will have a huge influence on the outcome of this game. Therefore, with the Washington Nationals struggling to give much offensively, their inability to remain compact in defense will also be a huge problem for them. Hence, a win for the Cincinnati Reds side that should exploit the Nationals’ weakness. 

Our match prediction is a moneyline win for the Cincinnati Reds with odds at 1.80 on Betway bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is Washington Nationals under 4.5 runs with odds at 1.61 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is -1.5 handicap for the Cincinnati Reds with odds at 2.25 on Bet365 bookmaker.