Nashville SC vs New York Red Bulls Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds l MLS 2025

Only two points separate the two sides on the points table

New York Red Bulls will visit Geodis Park to lock horns against Nashville SC in matchday 13 of Major League Soccer 2025 season. The home side are currently placed fifth in the Eastern Conference. With six wins, two draws and four losses, they have accumulated 20 points to their name so far. Nashville are coming into this game on the back of a 2-1 win against Charlotte and they will look to build on this momentum.

New York Red Bulls, on the other hand, are seventh in the points table. They have accumulated 18 points from their opening 12 matches and are just two points behind their opponents. They registered a massive 7-0 win over LA Galaxy in their last game. Both teams are in great form right now and we can expect an incredible game between them.

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— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 12, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Stadium: Geodis Park
• Date and Kickoff time: May 15 – 6:00 IST/00:30 GMT; May 14 – 17:30 PT/20:30 ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Nashville SC (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-L

New York Red Bulls (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)

The English striker is the top goalscorer for Nashville this season so far with six goals. The home side have struggled to score goals this season so far. However, Sam Surridge has shown the potential to lead the line for his team exceptionally well in the past. He will be an important figure for Nashville SC against New York Red Bulls and against other teams throughout the season as well.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (NY Red Bulls)

The former Bayern Munich striker has showcased his great qualities perfectly in the ongoing league campaign so far. In his first 12 appearances, Choupo-Moting has found the back of the net six times. He is very versatile and is equally threatening in the penalty box and with his back to goal as well. With his experience, he will be given the responsibility to lead the NY Red Bulls to victory against Nashville SC.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for New York Red Bulls.
• Nashville SC won 2-1 against Charlotte in their last game.
• New York Red Bulls won 7-0 against LA Galaxy in their last game.

Nashville SC vs New York Red Bulls: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: New York Red Bulls to win – 1.71 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.59 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5 – 1.42 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Tyler Boyd, Maximus Ekk, and Walker Zimmerman will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

New York Red Bulls, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Lewis Morgan and Marcelo Morales for their clash against Nashville.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 7

Nashville SC won: 0

New York Red Bulls won: 3

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineup:

Nashville SC (4-4-2)

Willis(GK); Najar, Palacios, Maher, Lovitz; Shaffelburg, Yazbek, Tagseth, Muyl; Mukhtar, Surridge

New York Red Bulls (4-2-3-1)

Coronel(GK); Duncan, Eile, Nealis, Duncan, Valencia; Edelman, Carballo; Carmona, Forsberg, Sofo; Choupo-Moting

Match Prediction:

New York Red Bulls are coming into this game as slight favourites and are expected to win against Nashville SC.

Prediction: Nashville SC 1-2 New York Red Bulls

Telecast details for Nashville SC vs New York Red Bulls:

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