New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.48 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNashville SC to win ✓45% · @2.22
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗82% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.27
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC preview and prediction
The match
New York Red Bulls host Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 20 August, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at Sports Illustrated Stadium. New York Red Bulls are 10th with 42 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Nashville SC sit 1st on 77 points (top of the table). A gap of 35 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
New York Red Bulls's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Atlanta United FC 1–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Nashville SC's last 5: WLWLD Most recently they beat Inter Miami 4–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.5 for New York Red Bulls and 1.7 for Nashville SC. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: New York Red Bulls 36%, draw 19%, Nashville SC 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.48.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: New York Red Bulls 1–1 Nashville SC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
New York Red Bulls36%fair 2.80 · @2.78
Draw19%fair 5.22 · @3.85
Nashville SC45%fair 2.22 · @2.22
3.22Expected goals
1.50New York Red Bulls xG
1.72Nashville SC xG
63%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
0–17%
2–27%
1–06%
From our goals model: New York Red Bulls 1.5 – 1.7 Nashville SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nashville SC to win✓
45%
2.22
2.22
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
82%
1.22
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.67
1.57
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
38%
2.63
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nashville SC / FT Nashville SC✗
26%
3.85
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.27
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Form
New York Red Bulls – last 6
LWLLWD
16 Aug
@ Atlanta United FC
1–2
L
2 Aug
vs Orlando City SC
3–2
W
25 Jul
vs Charlotte
0–2
L
23 Jul
@ Philadelphia Union
1–3
L
24 May
@ Sporting Kansas City
2–1
W
17 May
vs New York City FC
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Nashville SC – last 6
WLWLDL
16 Aug
vs Inter Miami
4–1
W
13 Aug
@ Monterrey
1–2
L
10 Aug
vs Atletico San Luis
4–1
W
6 Aug
vs Leon
0–1
L
2 Aug
@ DC United
2–2
D
26 Jul
@ Orlando City SC
0–1
L
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC.
What is the prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC?
On our numbers New York Red Bulls have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Nashville SC 45%.
How many goals will there be in New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC?
Our predicted score is New York Red Bulls 1–1 Nashville SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC?
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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