Nashville SC vs New York City FC Match Analysis and Prediction

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The MLS returns with another interesting match this weekend as Nashville SC battle against New York City FC. Both teams have been performing well and are separated by only point on top of the Eastern Conference standing. Nissan Stadium is set to host this match on 4^th September 2021 at 01:30.

Nashville are preparing for this match after 0-2 MLS triumph over Atlanta United in their previous fixture. In that game, they had 39% possession and 16 shots with five on target and two goals from Ríos (45′) and Leal (95′). Atlanta United had 61% possession, 10 shots with two on target.

New York City FC on the other hand comes into the match following a 2-0 MLS against New England Revolution in their most recent game. In that match, they had 60% possession, nine shots with two on target and two goals scored by Castellanos (31′, 55′. New Eng. Revolution managed 40% possession seven shots with none of them on target.

We expect a tough duel between these two American football giants with both sides scoring. However, Nashville lost only one match out of the last ten they played, while their opponents New York City lost or drew five out of their last ten fixtures. Also, Nashville has not lost in any of their last 14 home matches.

Nashville SC vs New York City FC head to head

This will be first official meeting between New York City FC and Nashville SC in the MLS; however, they have met once in a friendly match in 2019.

Nashville SC 0-2 New York City FC 23/02/2019

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Atlanta 0-2 Nashville
Nashville 1-1 Orlando
Nashville 5-2 DC United
Miami 2-1 Nashville
New England 0-0 Nashville

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New York City 2-0 New England
Philadelphia 1-0 New York City
New York City 2-0 Miami
New York City 2-3 Pumas UNAM
Toronto 2-2 New York City

Nashville SC team news

Walker Zimmerman, Anibal Godoy, Randall Leal, and Alistair Johnston are on international duty and will be unavailable for selection for this fixture.

New York City team news

Herber will miss out this match following injury while Maxime Chanot, Alexander Callens, James Sands, and Gudmundur Thorarinsson will not be available for this match as they are out for duty at their national teams.