Nashville - New York City prediction, H2H and probable lineups - May 31, 2025
Nashville SC
New York City FC
One of the fixtures on the upcoming MLS matchday will take place on Saturday at Geodis Park, where local side Nashville will host New York City. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with a promising set of odds.
Match preview
Nashville come into their home clash riding a five-match unbeaten streak, which undoubtedly boosts the confidence of both the team and their fans. Gary Smith’s men have shown impressive consistency and a knack for fighting back into games, as seen in the draw against Columbus where they clawed back to finish 2-2.
At Geodis Park, Nashville have been rock solid—six wins, two draws, and just one defeat on home soil. Their balanced play in both attack and defense is reflected in the numbers: 26 goals scored and only 17 conceded. Heading into the match against New York City, the hosts look noticeably more organized and assured.
New York City, on the other hand, are having a far less smooth season—barely clinging to a playoff spot and repeatedly dropping points in matches they seemed poised to win. Their latest outing against Houston was a disaster: a 0-3 defeat at home, raising plenty of questions about their defense and finishing.
On the road, the Cityzens have been extremely inconsistent: just one win in seven away games, with 18 goals scored and 15 conceded—numbers that hardly inspire confidence ahead of their trip to Tennessee. Despite having talented individuals, Pascal Jansen’s side lacks tactical flexibility and mental resilience.
Probable lineups
- Nashville: Willis, Nahar, Zimmerman, Maher, Lovitz, Tagsset, Muyl, Yazbek, Mukhtar, Surridge, Kasem
- New York City: Freese, Cavallo, Martins, Haak, Ilenic, Morales, Shore, Parks, Wolf, Martinez, Fernandez
Match facts and head-to-head
- The last meeting between these teams ended with a 3-1 victory for New York City.
- In their last five head-to-head matches, both teams have two wins each, with one draw.
- Nashville are unbeaten in their last five matches and have suffered only one home defeat all season.
Prediction
Even though the head-to-head history is quite balanced, Nashville’s current form—especially at home—gives them the edge. The team is steadily racking up points and playing mature, well-rounded football. Our bet for this match: Nashville to win at odds of 1.90.
