Match Details
Fixture: Nashville SC vs. New York City FC
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM EDT
Venue: Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass
Team Form & Standings
Nashville SC
Current Record: 8-4-4 (2nd in Eastern Conference)
Recent Form: 5-2-3 in last 10 matches
Key Players: Sam Surridge (9 goals), Hany Mukhtar (6 goals, 3 assists)
Injury Concerns: Maximus Ekk, Julian Gaines, Taylor Washington, Tyler Boyd, Gaston Brugman
Nashville SC has been dominant at home, boasting a 6-1-2 record at Geodis Park. Their defense has been solid, conceding just 1.4 goals per game, while their attack has been efficient, averaging 1.9 goals per match. Historically, Nashville has never lost to NYCFC at home, making them strong favorites.
New York City FC
Current Record: 7-6-3 (6th in Eastern Conference)
Recent Form: 5-4-1 in last 10 matches
Key Players: Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista (8 goals), Maxi Moralez (1 goal in last 10 games)
Injury Concerns: Malachi Jones, Kevin O’Toole, Andres Perea
NYCFC has struggled on the road, holding a 1-3-3 away record. Their attack has been inconsistent, averaging 0.9 goals per game, but their defense has been relatively stable, conceding 0.9 goals per match. They will need a strong performance to break Nashville’s unbeaten home streak.
Tactical Breakdown
Nashville SC Strategy
Defensive Solidity: Nashville’s backline has been tough to break down, especially at home.
Midfield Control: Mukhtar’s creativity will be key in unlocking NYCFC’s defense.
Set-Piece Threat: Nashville has been effective in dead-ball situations.
NYCFC Strategy
Counter-Attacking Play: NYCFC will look to exploit Nashville’s defensive gaps.
High-Pressing Game: Expect aggressive pressing to disrupt Nashville’s buildup.
Defensive Adjustments: NYCFC must tighten up after conceding three goals in their last match.
MATCH ODDS
Nashville SC – 135 Draw + 265 New York City FC + 310
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 30, 2025
