Verdict: Home win
Best odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Nashville SC will aim to preserve their strong home record when they host New York City FC at Geodis Park on Saturday, having suffered just one home defeat so far this MLS season. The Boys in Gold climbed to third in the Eastern Conference after a hard-fought 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew, showcasing their resilience.
Meanwhile, NYCFC’s momentum took a hit midweek with a 3-0 defeat to the Houston Dynamo, dropping them to eighth in the East. With just one win from their last five road games, the visitors will need a sharp response to stay in the playoff mix.
Nashville SC
Nashville SC’s gritty 2-2 draw with Columbus extended their unbeaten streak to nine matches in all competitions, but their inability to hold onto leads remains a concern.
Despite twice going ahead against the Crew, BJ Callaghan’s side settled for a point and have now dropped seven points this season after scoring first — a costly trend in their pursuit of the Eastern Conference summit.
Still, Nashville remain strong at Geodis Park, with points from five straight MLS home matches and a rock-solid defensive record in that span. They’ve also never conceded a goal to New York City FC at this venue, winning both previous meetings.
Team News
Key men Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge continue to deliver in front of goal, while veteran keeper Joe Willis reached a major career milestone.
Though injuries to Gaston Brugman, Taylor Washington, Maximus Ekk, Tyler Boyd, and Julian Gaines may stretch squad depth, new g Tate Schmitt could be in line for a debut as Nashville aim to maintain their home fortress and extend NYCFC’s misery on the road.
New York City
New York City FC’s inconsistency reared its head again midweek as their three-game unbeaten streak came to an abrupt halt with a humbling 3-0 loss to Houston — conceding as many goals as in their previous seven competitive outings combined. It was a sharp defensive regression for Pascal Jansen’s side, who had been building momentum.
While the Pigeons have only one away win this season, they had picked up points in two consecutive road matches prior to Wednesday and remain unbeaten in 2025 against teams currently above them in the Eastern Conference, securing 14 of 18 possible points in those encounters. That form may give them hope heading into Geodis Park, where they’ve never beaten Nashville SC or even scored a goal.
Another loss this weekend would match their longest losing streak of the season.
Team News
Injuries continue to thin the squad depth for NYCFC, with Malachi Jones, Andres Perea, Kevin O’Toole, and Jacob Arroyave all sidelined due to leg issues, though newly signed homegrown talent Seymour Reid was included in the squad for the first time midweek.
Jansen has stuck with a stable lineup of late, only introducing Maximo Carrizo off the bench against Houston, but with fatigue and form dipping, changes might be on the cards as NYCFC chase their first-ever result at Nashville.
Conclusion
Conceding three goals to a modest Houston attack will have dented New York City FC’s confidence, and facing a far more disciplined Nashville side on the road is a daunting follow-up. The Boys in Gold have been rock-solid at Geodis Park, allowing a goal or fewer in seven of their last eight home outings.
Given NYCFC’s patchy away form and recent defensive lapse, it’s hard to see them finding much joy in Music City. Expect Nashville’s organization and home advantage to prove too much for the streaky visitors.
Verdict: Home win
Best odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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