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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 clash at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
New York City FC vs Nashville SC Preview
New York City FC are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The hosts edged FC Cincinnati to a 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Nashville SC, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table and have not been at their best this year. The away side slumped to a 4-3 defeat against DC United last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
New York City FC vs Nashville SC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Nashville SC have a good recent record against New York City FC and have won three out of the last five 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 five matches played out between New York City FC and Nashville SC, with the only away point earned by either team in this fixture secured by New York City FC in October 2021.
- After a run of only one victory in 14 matches on the trot in all competitions, New York City FC have won each of their last two games.
New York City FC vs Nashville SC Prediction
New York City FC managed to end their winless run last week and will look to build a consistent run this month. Alonso Martinez and Santiago Rodriguez have been impressive in the final third and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Nashville SC have been surprisingly poor this season and have plenty of work to do ahead of this fixture. New York City FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 Nashville SC
New York City FC vs Nashville SC 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: Alonso Martinez to score - Yes
