New York City FC vs Nashville SC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The previous clash between these sides ended on level terms.

New York City FC are ready to host Nashville SC in the round 27 fixture of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. It is going to be an intense battle between these clubs and is scheduled to take place at Yankee Stadium.

New York City FC are placed eighth on the Eastern Conference MLS points table after delivering average performances this season. After contesting in 24 league games, they have won just 11 matches. The Pigeons are coming in after losing their last fixture against Toluca.

It was a Leagues Cup fixture, and New York City underperformed.

On the other hand, the Boys in Gold have been in top form this season, but their last few matches have not ended on positive terms for them. They are currently in third place on the points table and have done well this season.

Despite being away from home, Nashville Soccer Club will feel confident. The Coyotes will be looking for a win so that they can come close to the top spot.

Kick-off:

• Location: New York City, USA
• Stadium: Yankee Stadium
• Date: Monday, August 18
• Kick-off Time: 02:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, August 17; 09:00 p.m. GMT/ 05:00 p.m. ET/ 02:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Filip Dujic
• VAR: In use

Form:

New York City FC: D-W-L-W-L

Nashville SC: W-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)

Alonso Martinez is going to play a crucial part for the hosts in the attacking front. The 26-year-old has scored 12 goals and also has an assist to his name in 21 MLS appearances. He was also the only goal scorer for New York City FC in their last fixture, but it was not enough to help them win the game.

HE CANNOT BE STOPPED 🇨🇷💫 pic.twitter.com/JyCysNj5Dy

— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) August 5, 2025

Sam Surridge (Nashville SC)

Sam Surridge has been in sensational form this season. Even though he has failed to score a goal in his last couple of matches for Nashville SC, the 27-year-old forward from England is going to trouble the opponent’s defence. Surridge has 18 goals and four assists to his name in 26 league games this season.

Match Facts

• Nashville SC have not won any of their last three games.
• New York City FC have won one of their last three matches.
• The Coyotes have not been able to defeat the Pigeons in any of their last two meetings.

New York City FC vs Nashville SC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nashville SC to win @2/1 BetFred
• Sam Surridge to score @9/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @23/10 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

New York City FC will be without the services of Keaton Parks, Malachi Jones and Thiago Martins as they are injured.

Walker Zimmerman, Maximus Ekk and four other players are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Nashville SC. Alex Muyl is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

New York City FC won: 3

Nashville SC won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

New York City FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Freese (GK); Gray, Tanasijevic, Haak, O’Toole; O’Neill, Perea; Fernández, Moralez, Ojeda; Martinez

Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Willis (GK); Nájar, Palacios, Maher, Meyer; Tagseth, Burgman; Yazbek, Mukhtar, Perez; Surridge

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an interesting game here. Nashville SC are likely to come out on top to defeat New York City FC in their upcoming Major League Soccer 2025 fixture.

Prediction: New York City FC 1-3 Nashville SC

Telecast Details

Fans from all around the world will be able to watch the live streaming of the MLS 2025 season on Apple TV, but at a cost of a subscription fee.

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