Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Nashville SC vs New York City in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 01:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Nashville SC vs New York City |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 01:30 BST |
| Venue | GEODIS Park |
Match Prediction: Nashville SC 2-1 New York City
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 Aug 2025 |  New York City vs  Nashville SC |
2 – 1 | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 31 May 2025 | Nashville SC vs New York City |
2 – 2 | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 06 Oct 2024 | New York City vs Nashville SC |
3 – 1 | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Jun 2024 | Nashville SC vs New York City |
1 – 0 | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 16 Apr 2023 | New York City vs Nashville SC |
2 – 1 | Citi Field |
Nashville SC come into this one with the stronger recent numbers, having won three of their last five league matches and scored at least twice in four of those games. New York City have been more mixed, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five league outings, so the away side will need to be organised to keep this tight.
The head-to-head record also points to a competitive game, with three of the last five meetings decided by a single goal and one ending level. Nashville SC have home advantage at GEODIS Park and their recent scoring form suggests they can edge a game that should still have chances at both ends. Match Prediction: Nashville SC 2-1 New York City
Form Guide & Team Overview
Nashville SC
Nashville SC have been in strong league form, winning three of their last five and remaining unbeaten across that run. Their results include a 3-2 home win over Los Angeles FC, a 3-0 away win at New England, and a 4-2 home win over Charlotte, which shows they have been producing goals regularly.
They have also shown they can manage tighter games, drawing 2-2 with DC United and 0-0 with Philadelphia Union. That mix of scoring power and resilience makes their recent profile look solid heading into this fixture.
Nashville SC Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 18 May 2026 | Nashville SC vs  Los Angeles FC |
3 – 2 | W | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 13 May 2026 |  New England vs Nashville SC |
0 – 3 | W | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 | Nashville SC vs  DC United |
2 – 2 | D | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Philadelphia Union vs Nashville SC |
0 – 0 | D | Subaru Park |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | Nashville SC vs  Charlotte |
4 – 2 | W | GEODIS Park |
New York City
New York City’s recent league form has been less consistent, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. The wins over Charlotte and Columbus Crew show they can put together strong performances, but the losses to DC United and CF Montréal underline that they have not been fully reliable.
Their 1-1 draw with New York RB in the most recent league match suggests they are capable of staying competitive away from home. Even so, the overall pattern is one of mixed results rather than sustained momentum.
New York City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 |  New York RB vs New York City |
1 – 1 | D | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 13 May 2026 | Charlotte vs New York City |
0 – 1 | W | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 | New York City vs  Columbus Crew |
3 – 0 | W | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | New York City vs DC United |
0 – 2 | L | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  CF Montréal vs New York City |
1 – 0 | L | Stade Saputo |
Team News & Injury Report
Nashville SC
- Patrick Yazbek (Hamstring Injury)
New York City
- Aiden O'Neill (Ankle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Nashville SC (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Brian Schwake (Goalkeeper), Daniel Lovitz (Defender), Jeison Palacios (Defender), Maxwell Woledzi (Defender), Reed Baker-Whiting (Defender), Ahmed Qasem (Midfielder), Bryan Acosta (Midfielder), Matthew Corcoran (Midfielder), Cristian Espinoza (Attacker), Hany Mukhtar (Attacker), Warren Madrigal (Attacker)
Nashville SC’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them width and enough bodies in advanced areas to support the front line. With Cristian Espinoza and Hany Mukhtar in the attacking unit, they can look to create chances quickly and keep pressure on New York City’s back line.
New York City (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Matt Freese (Goalkeeper), Nico Cavallo (Defender), Raul Gustavo (Defender), Tayvon Gray (Defender), Thiago Martins (Defender), Agustín Ojeda (Midfielder), Hannes Wolf (Midfielder), Kai Trewin (Midfielder), Keaton Parks (Midfielder), Maxi Moralez (Midfielder), Nicolás Fernández Mercau (Attacker)
New York City’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a compact base with enough support behind the lone striker. That shape should help Nicolás Fernández Mercau receive service between the lines while the midfield tries to control the tempo.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Nashville SC | New York City | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC | New York City | Cristian Espinoza against Nico Cavallo could be important if Nashville SC can isolate that side and create one-v-one situations. |
| Nashville SC | New York City | Ahmed Qasem against Agustín Ojeda is a useful midfield battle because both players have been involved in recent starting line-ups and can affect the balance of the game. |
| Nashville SC | New York City | Cristian Espinoza is key for Nashville SC because he has been named in the recent line-ups and gives them an attacking outlet in a side that has been scoring regularly. |
| Nashville SC | New York City | Nicolás Fernández Mercau is key for New York City because he has featured in the recent line-ups and is the main attacking reference in their predicted shape. |
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