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Nashville SC
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New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC prediction: this Major League Soccer clash pits an inconsistent Red Bulls side against the conference's in-form leaders. Nashville sit top of the Eastern Conference with 43 points from 19 games, boasting an outstanding plus-24 goal difference and just two league losses all season.
New York Red Bulls, by contrast, sit eighth with a negative goal difference and have lost four of their last five matches, conceding freely defensively. Their home form (four wins, two draws, three losses) offers some hope, but Nashville's away record this season remains solid with four wins and just two losses on the road.
Nashville arrive on the back of a statement 4-1 win over Inter Miami, showcasing the attacking quality that has fueled their run to the top of the standings. Their defensive discipline, evidenced by eight clean sheets in 19 games, contrasts sharply with a Red Bulls side that has failed to keep a clean sheet all season bar one match.
Given Nashville's superior points-per-game, defensive record, and current momentum, the visitors are the logical pick here. Expect goals at both ends given New York's leaky defense, but Nashville's class should ultimately prove decisive in this MLS fixture.
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2026 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
These two sides have met twice in the past year, with results split evenly. Nashville won 2-1 away in May...
These two sides have met twice in the past year, with results split evenly. Nashville won 2-1 away in May 2025, while New York Red Bulls responded with a 2-0 home victory in March 2025. Going back further, draws have been a recurring theme between these teams, including scoreless stalemates in 2024 and 2023. With no dominant recent pattern, this head-to-head history offers only a modest tiebreaker in Nashville's favor given their more recent away win.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsMajor League Soccer matches highlighted
13 of 15 in Major League Soccer
Form Rating
4.3/10
New York Red Bulls have struggled badly of late, losing four of their last five...
New York Red Bulls have struggled badly of late, losing four of their last five matches including a 1-2 defeat to Atlanta United most recently. Their defense has been the main issue, conceding 41 goals in 19 games at 2.16 per match, and they've kept just one clean sheet all season. Injuries to Marcucci, Mosquera, and Lomdono compound their issues heading into this fixture. Home form has been passable (four wins, two draws, three losses in nine), but consistency remains elusive. Watch for how they cope defensively against a clinical Nashville attack, as their leaky backline is the biggest concern for backers of the home side.
10 of 15 in Major League Soccer
Form Rating
5.7/10
Nashville SC sit atop the Eastern Conference with an outstanding 66.7% win rate and just...
Nashville SC sit atop the Eastern Conference with an outstanding 66.7% win rate and just two losses in 18 league matches. Their 4-1 demolition of Inter Miami highlights continued attacking sharpness, while a league-best plus-21 goal difference underscores their all-around quality. Nashville have conceded only 0.78 goals per game, with eight clean sheets showing defensive resilience to match their firepower. Their away form this season (four wins, three draws, two losses) is solid, if slightly less dominant than at home. With injury concerns minimal, Nashville head into this match as the form team by a wide margin, and their attacking balance makes them dangerous against a shaky Red Bulls defense.
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New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC - Match Analysis
Nashville sit first in the Eastern Conference with a commanding plus-24 goal difference and a 66.7% win rate this season. Their defensive record, allowing just 0.78 goals per game, contrasts sharply with a Red Bulls side conceding 2.16 per game. Coupled with Nashville's recent 4-1 win over Inter Miami, the form and statistical gap heavily favor the visitors despite playing away from home.
It's possible. New York have a reasonable home record this season with four wins in nine matches, and Nashville's away form, while solid, includes three draws and two losses in nine games. If New York's attack clicks early, as it has shown flashes of doing at home, they could exploit gaps in a Nashville side managing fixture congestion across multiple competitions.
Over 2.5 Goals is an appealing alternative given both sides' attacking output and defensive frailties, with combined goals per game at 3.52 this season. For those wanting reduced risk while still backing Nashville, Draw No Bet offers protection against a stalemate. Both markets align well with the teams' styles and recent scoring trends in this matchup.
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