FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC
Surridge double secures Nashville win
FC Cincinnati left scoreless as Nashville SC claim a solid 2-0 victory.
S. Surridge proved the difference for Nashville SC with goals after the break at 61' and 86', sealing a 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati. The visitors controlled the match well enough to keep a clean sheet and claim all three points. Fipster's prediction of an away win was spot on, though the exact scoreline was slightly off.
Outcome probability
As the MLS regular season nears its conclusion, FC Cincinnati face a stern test against Nashville SC. Both sides have shown attacking intent this season, promising an entertaining encounter.
Match factors
Nashville's potent attack led by Surridge and Mukhtar
Surridge's 17 goals and Mukhtar's 13 provide Nashville a strong scoring edge
Evander's dual threat for FC Cincinnati
Evander leads FC Cincinnati with 11 goals and 11 assists, key to their offense
Denkey's consistent scoring form
Denkey has 6 goals in last 10 games, maintaining strong scoring momentum
Nashville missing Owen Presthus in defense
Presthus confirmed out weakens Nashville's defensive depth, may affect stability
Evander's creative influence in assists
Evander's 11 assists this season highlight his role as primary playmaker for Cincinnati
The context
Nashville SC currently lead the league with 71 points and boast a strong goal difference of +43, reflecting their potent attack and solid form. FC Cincinnati sit mid-table with 46 points and a negative goal difference, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. Their head-to-head meetings have been lively affairs, averaging 3.8 goals per game across 13 matches.
Key insights
S. Surridge
Nashville SC
Surridge's 17 goals and consistent form make him a key threat for Nashville's attack.
Major League Soccer 26/2717 goals in 24 apps, 0.71 avg per game
Evander
FC Cincinnati
Evander's dual role as top scorer and assister highlights his creative influence for Cincinnati.
Major League Soccer 26/2711 goals and 11 assists in 27 apps, 0.41 avg per game
K. Denkey
FC Cincinnati
Denkey's 16 goals and recent scoring streak keep Cincinnati's hopes alive.
Major League Soccer 26/2716 goals in 28 apps, 6 goals in last 10 games
Analysis
Nashville SC's attacking duo, Surridge and Mukhtar, have been instrumental this season, combining for 30 goals. Surridge leads with 17 goals, maintaining consistent form, while Mukhtar adds creativity and scoring threat. FC Cincinnati rely heavily on Evander, who contributes both goals and assists, and Denkey, their top scorer with 16 goals. However, Nashville's defensive depth is slightly weakened by the confirmed absence of Owen Presthus, which could offer Cincinnati some hope. Still, Nashville's overall form and goal-scoring prowess give them the edge.
Key facts
- 1.Nashville SC lead the league with 71 points and a +43 goal difference.
- 2.FC Cincinnati sit mid-table with 46 points and a negative goal difference.
- 3.Head-to-head matches average 3.8 goals across 13 meetings.
- 4.Surridge is Nashville's top scorer with 17 goals this season.
- 5.Evander leads FC Cincinnati with 11 goals and 11 assists.
- 6.Denkey has scored 16 goals for FC Cincinnati this season.
- 7.Nashville's Owen Presthus is confirmed out, affecting defensive options.
- 8.The predicted halftime score is 0-1, favouring Nashville SC.
Prediction
The prediction favours an away win for Nashville SC with a 2-1 scoreline. The most probable halftime score is 0-1, indicating Nashville taking an early lead. Despite a spirited response from FC Cincinnati, Nashville's attacking quality is expected to secure the victory.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FC Cincinnati
Away — Nashville SC
The verdict
Expect a competitive match with goals at both ends. Nashville SC's attacking strength should prove decisive, but FC Cincinnati's key players will ensure they remain in contention until the final whistle.
Prediction generated 1 Nov 2026, 23:45 UTC · Fipster Model v1.166
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Nwobodo
Yellow Card
Evander
Yellow Card
Gidi
Yellow Card
Hadebe
Surridge
Assist: Najar
Smith
Yellow Card
Douděra
Barlow
Espinoza
Corcoran
Smith
Saad
Najar
Surridge
Assist: Yazbek
Nwobodo
Bucha
Yellow Card
Woledzi
Yellow Card
Muyl
Yellow Card
Mukhtar
Match Statistics
FC Cincinnati
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 5O. NwobodoM
- 9K. DenkeyF
- 10EvanderM
- 11S. GidiD
- 15T. HadebeD
- 16T. BarlowF
- 18R. CelentanoG
- 20P. BuchaM
- 23D. DouděraM
- 24K. SmithD
- 29Bryan Josías Ramírez LeónM
Substitutes
- 2A. PowellD
- 12M. RobinsonD
- 13E. LouroG
- 17K. Mboma DemF
- 22G. ValenzuelaM
- 27B. AnungaM
- 66E. EcheniqueF
- 70J. MartínezM
- 99A. JabbariF
Nashville SC
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3M. WoledziD
- 5J. MaherD
- 7C. EspinozaM
- 8P. YazbekM
- 9S. SurridgeF
- 10H. MukhtarM
- 11E. SaadM
- 16M. CorcoranM
- 27R. Baker-WhitingD
- 31A. NajarD
- 99B. SchwakeG
Substitutes
- 1J. WillisG
- 2D. LovitzD
- 6B. AcostaM
- 14S. MohammedM
- 19A. MuylM
- 20E. TagsethM
- 21T. WilliamsD
- 22J. BauerD
- 41W. MadrigalF
FC Cincinnati
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Douděra | M | 66 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| S. Gidi | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2/5 |
| M. Robinson | D | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| T. Hadebe | D | 46 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Echenique | F | 24 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/5 |
| Bryan Josías Ramírez León | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| P. Bucha | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| K. Denkey | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Evander | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 4/11 |
| K. Mboma Dem | F | 24 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| J. Martínez | M | 3 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Nwobodo | M | 87 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| R. Celentano | G | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Jabbari | F | 9 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Barlow | F | 66 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| K. Smith | D | 81 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Powell | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Louro | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Anunga | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Valenzuela | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nashville SC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Surridge | F | 90 | 9.0 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 1/2 |
| A. Najar | D | 83 | 7.8 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| B. Schwake | G | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Yazbek | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| R. Baker-Whiting | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/4 |
| J. Maher | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| M. Woledzi | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bauer | D | 7 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Espinoza | M | 74 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0/1 |
| B. Acosta | M | 16 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Corcoran | M | 74 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| S. Mohammed | M | 16 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Saad | M | 83 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| A. Muyl | M | 7 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| H. Mukhtar | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 |
| E. Tagseth | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Lovitz | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Willis | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Williams | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Madrigal | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Nashville SC to win against FC Cincinnati.
- What score did Fipster predict for FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC?
- Fipster predicted a final score of FC Cincinnati 1–2 Nashville SC.
- What were the win probabilities for FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC?
- Fipster's model gave FC Cincinnati a 14% chance of winning, Nashville SC a 72% chance, and a 14% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 72% confidence — a high-confidence call.