New York City vs Nashville Prediction: Bet On Goals In This Clash

New York City vs Nashville: Prediction for the Match on August 18, 2025

Prediction for the MLS game between New York City and Nashville at the Yankee Stadium. Nashville are determined to acquire better seats in the top flight while NY City struggle to make sense of their mid-table placement.

A preview of the game, team statistics, emerging lineups, and several betting options are available below.

New York City: Form and Statistics

Recent Form: WLWDW

The Pigeons of NY City will approach round 25 with confidence, despite their somewhat unstable league form. Ten points from the last three league outings seems to have set the tone for this clash right, with the last three league games before the League Cup producing really solid outcomes. The 2-1 win against Orlando City, 1-1 tie against Kansas City and the 4-3 victory against FC Dallas.

The League Cup however came with whims of varying caprices, with losses against Puebla (3-0) and Toluca (2-1) while slim wins against Leon (2-0)

New York City: Lineup

Coach Pascal Jensen will be sure to keep floating five midfielders, while his flanks also double as wingers. His attacking arrowhead seems to have recently impressed everyone and we do not expect much change from him today. The Boys In Blue has a solid record against Nashville in the last two games. So other things remaining equal, goals will be produced from many of his frontline roamers.

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Freese, IIenic-Tanasijevic-Haak- O’Toole, O’Neil-Perea, Fernandez-Moralez-Wolf, Martinez.

Head Coach: Pascal Jensen

Out: Tayvon Grey (Doubtful), Malachi Jones (Out) Thiago (Out), Keaton Parks (Out)

Nashville SC: Form and Statistics

Recent Form: LWWLL

With three losses and two wins in the last five league games, Nashville SC hopes to capitalise on recent table dynamics to occupy the high-rise seats.

In a bid to retest team instructions and player dynamics, the Club Friendly game against Aston Villa saw them hold their fort in a 2-2 fulltime play. However, a return to the big leagues saw them fall 3-1 to St. Luis in an unexpected twist. 

Nashville SC: Lineup

A significant amount of squad contributions are on the sidelines, and B.J Callahan will try his best to make do with the available hands on deck. He will try to mirror NY City’s lineup in a bid to go strength for strength. 

Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2): Willis, Lovitz-Maher-Palacios- Najar, Tagseth-Yazbek, Shaffelburg-Mukhthar-Perez, Surridge

Head Coach: B.J Callahan

Out: Julian Gaines (Doubtful) Wyatt Meyer (Doubtful), Walker Zimmerman (Doubtful), Alex Muyl (Suspended), Tyler Boyd (Out) Maximus Ekk (Out), Taylor Washington (Out)

New York City FC vs Nashville SC Head-to-Head Statistics

The last seven meetings between these teams produced two NY City wins, two stalemates and three Nashville victories.

The two Managers have tactically clashed once and it produced a stalemate. 

New York City FC vs Nashville SC Match Betting Trends

• All of their recent six direct meetings produced the Home/Draw for NY City. Consider this option at 1.40 odds from Betway;
• The Over 2.5 option has dominated most of their meetings. Pick this option at 1.80 odds from bet365;
• Recently, New York City has proven the better side against Nashville. Pick a bold win for the hosts at 2.49 odds from 1xbet;
• New York City has been scored against in their last five games across the board. Bet on the BTTS-Yes option at 1.62 odds from 1xbet;

New York City vs Nashville match prediction 18 August 2025

The two managers will do what they have to secure maximum points. From afar, it looks like Pascal Jensen has more than enough to secure victory, while BJ Callahan only has to do basically survive with his starting eleven. However, that is what has set Callahan apart. His ability to come out of high pressure scenarios. 

For now goals are our only shining leads for projections. 

My best options here are:

🔥 My prediction for this game is the BTTS -Yes option at a coefficient of 1.63 odds from Betway. This is because NY City has conceded in the last five games played. However, an impressive scoring form has also shown that scoring will not be a problem. Nashville will also put all they have to cushion their seat in the top flight. 

🔥 Our betting tip for this match is the Total Over 2.5 at the coefficient of 1.80 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker. I’m considering this pick because of heightened levels of goal expectations in both halves which will feature toughened opposition between the two sides.

🔥Lastly, I will pick a visitor to score at least two goals at full time for 2.32 odds from the 1xbet bookmaker. This season, Nashville has a better track record than NY City. It’s a no-brainer to pick the cornered guests as fulltime favorites.