New York City FC vs Nashville SC
New York City FC and Nashville SC settle for stalemate
A goalless draw keeps both sides waiting for breakthrough moments.
Neither New York City FC nor Nashville SC could find the net in a tightly contested Major League Soccer match that ended 0-0. The clean sheet result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, proving that sometimes the game just refuses to oblige the forecasters.
Outcome probability
As the MLS regular season rolls on, New York City FC face a stern test against Nashville SC. Both teams have shown attacking prowess, promising an entertaining encounter with goals likely on both sides.
Match factors
NYCFC's Fernández Mercau leads scoring with 13 goals
N. Fernández Mercau has 13 goals this season, significantly above league attacker average, boosting NYCFC's scoring potential
Surridge's prolific scoring form for Nashville
S. Surridge averages 0.85 goals per game with 11 goals in 13 matches, a major threat for NYCFC's defense
Moralez and Ojeda key playmakers for NYCFC
M. Moralez and A. Ojeda provide creativity and assists, linking well with top scorers to unlock Nashville's defense
Mukhtar's recent goal and assist surge
H. Mukhtar has 4 goals and 2 assists in last 5 games, showing strong form to influence the match
Nashville missing key attacker W. Madrigal
W. Madrigal is confirmed out due to injury, reducing Nashville's attacking options and placing more burden on Surridge and Mukhtar
The context
In their nine previous meetings, New York City FC have won three times while Nashville SC have claimed four victories, with two draws. These encounters have averaged 2.7 goals per match, highlighting a tendency for open play and scoring opportunities. Currently, Nashville SC lead the league with 49 points, whereas New York City FC sit on 28 points, indicating a gap in league form but not necessarily in head-to-head competitiveness.
Key insights
N. Fernández Mercau
New York City FC
Leads team scoring with 13 goals, significantly boosting NYCFC's home scoring potential.
Major League Soccer 26/2713 goals in 20 appearances, 0.65 avg per game
S. Surridge
Nashville SC
Prolific scorer with 11 goals in 13 games, a major threat for NYCFC's defence.
Major League Soccer 26/2711 goals in 13 appearances, 0.85 avg per game
M. Moralez
New York City FC
Creative midfielder with 6 assists, key in unlocking Nashville's defence.
Major League Soccer 26/276 assists in 14 appearances, 0.43 avg per game
H. Mukhtar
Nashville SC
In excellent recent form with 4 goals and 2 assists in last 5 games, vital attacking influence.
Major League Soccer 26/276 goals in 19 appearances, 0.32 avg per game
Analysis
New York City FC's top scorer, N. Fernández Mercau, has netted 13 goals this season, making him a significant threat, especially at home where he has a strong scoring record. Midfielders M. Moralez and A. Ojeda provide creativity and assists, linking well with the forwards to unlock Nashville's defence. Nashville's S. Surridge boasts an impressive 0.85 goals per game, while H. Mukhtar is in fine form with four goals and two assists in the last five games. However, Nashville will miss key attacker W. Madrigal due to injury, which could hamper their attacking options and place more pressure on Surridge and Mukhtar.
Key facts
- 1.New York City FC have won 3 of 9 meetings against Nashville SC, who have won 4, with 2 draws.
- 2.Head-to-head matches average 2.7 goals per game, indicating open play.
- 3.Nashville SC lead the league with 49 points; New York City FC have 28 points.
- 4.N. Fernández Mercau leads NYCFC with 13 goals this season, a strong home contributor.
- 5.S. Surridge is Nashville's top scorer with 11 goals in 13 games, averaging 0.85 goals per game.
- 6.W. Madrigal is out injured for Nashville, reducing their attacking options.
- 7.M. Moralez and A. Ojeda provide key creativity and assists for New York City FC.
Prediction
Despite Nashville SC's league-leading form, the prediction leans towards a narrow home win for New York City FC with a 2-1 scoreline. The home side's attacking strengths and the absence of a key Nashville player tip the scales slightly in their favour. Expect a closely contested match with both teams finding the net, but ultimately New York City FC to come out on top.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — New York City FC
Away — Nashville SC
The verdict
This fixture promises a tight battle with quality attacking players on both sides. While Nashville SC have the edge in the league standings, New York City FC's home advantage and key performers could prove decisive. Fans should brace for a competitive match with goals and a slim margin separating the teams.
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
Najar
Yellow Card
Yazbek
Yellow Card
Mukhtar
Yellow Card
Yazbek
O'Toole
Yellow Card
Sands
Luighi Hanri
Saad
Espinoza
Tagseth
Najar
Acosta
Yellow Card
Jones
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
New York City FC
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6J. SandsM
- 7N. Fernández MercauM
- 8A. PereaM
- 9B. TraoréM
- 13Thiago MartinsD
- 20Luighi HanriF
- 22K. O'TooleD
- 24T. GrayD
- 26A. OjedaM
- 34Raul GustavoD
- 49M. FreeseG
Substitutes
- 2Nico CavalloD
- 16A. MartínezF
- 21A. O'NeillM
- 23Maxwell MurrayD
- 27C. FlaxM
- 30T. RomeroG
- 32J. ShoreM
- 35M. IleničD
- 88M. JonesF
Nashville SC
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3M. WoledziD
- 4J. PalaciosD
- 7C. EspinozaM
- 8P. YazbekM
- 9S. SurridgeF
- 10H. MukhtarM
- 11E. SaadM
- 20E. TagsethM
- 27R. Baker-WhitingD
- 31A. NajarD
- 99B. SchwakeG
Substitutes
- 1J. WillisG
- 2D. LovitzD
- 5J. MaherD
- 6B. AcostaM
- 14S. MohammedM
- 16M. CorcoranM
- 19A. MuylM
- 22J. BauerD
- 37A. QasemF
New York City FC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Freese | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Perea | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| B. Traoré | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Raul Gustavo | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Gray | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/3 |
| A. O'Neill | M | 20 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Thiago Martins | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Fernández Mercau | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3/4 |
| J. Sands | M | 70 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Jones | F | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luighi Hanri | F | 76 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| K. O'Toole | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| A. Ojeda | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| A. Martínez | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Romero | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Flax | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Shore | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maxwell Murray | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nico Cavallo | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Ilenič | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nashville SC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Woledzi | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| R. Baker-Whiting | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| J. Palacios | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| E. Saad | M | 81 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| S. Mohammed | M | 9 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| S. Surridge | F | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| P. Yazbek | M | 66 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| A. Najar | D | 89 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2/4 |
| B. Schwake | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Corcoran | M | 24 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| C. Espinoza | M | 81 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| D. Lovitz | D | 1 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Qasem | F | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| E. Tagseth | M | 89 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Mukhtar | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| B. Acosta | M | 1 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Maher | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bauer | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Willis | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Muyl | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |