New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC
Woledzi's late strike stuns Red Bulls
Nashville SC snatch a last-gasp victory at New York.
In a tight Major League Soccer clash, Nashville SC secured a narrow 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls thanks to M. Woledzi's decisive goal deep into stoppage time. The home side had been favoured to win with high confidence, but the late breakthrough defied Fipster's prediction of a 3-2 Red Bulls victory, delivering a dramatic upset.
Outcome probability
The New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC face off in what promises to be a pulsating MLS encounter. With both sides boasting attacking talent, fans can expect goals and drama.
Match factors
Nashville's prolific striker Surridge vs New York's leaky defense
Surridge's 11 goals in 12 games exploit New York's high goals conceded (41)
New York's home scoring strength vs Nashville's away defense
New York averages 1.78 goals at home, Nashville concedes only 0.56 away, indicating a tight contest
J. Hall's recent scoring drought may end at home
Hall scored 9 this season but none in last 5; home form suggests bounce back likely
Nashville missing key midfielder Yazbek
Yazbek's absence reduces midfield creativity and assist potential for Nashville
The context
This match is part of the 2026 MLS regular season, round 20. Both teams have shown attacking prowess this season, with Nashville's Surridge leading the scoring charts and New York's Hall eager to break his recent drought.
Key insights
S. Surridge
Nashville SC
Surridge's 11 goals in 12 games exploit New York's leaky defence, making him a constant threat.
Major League Soccer 26/2711 goals in 12 apps, 0.92 avg per game
J. Hall
New York Red Bulls
Hall's strong home scoring rate suggests he could break his recent drought in this match.
Major League Soccer 26/279 goals in 18 apps, 0.5 avg per game
C. Cowell
New York Red Bulls
Cowell's creativity and assists provide vital support to Hall's goal threat at home.
Major League Soccer 26/275 assists in 17 apps, 0.29 avg per game
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P. Yazbek
Nashville SC
Yazbek's injury absence reduces Nashville's midfield creativity and assist potential.
Major League Soccer 26/273 assists this season
Analysis
Nashville SC's striker Surridge has been in sensational form, netting 11 goals in 12 games, posing a significant threat to New York's defence, which has conceded 41 goals this season. However, New York's home scoring average of 1.78 goals per game and the creative link between Hall and Cowell suggest they can mount a comeback. The absence of Nashville's key midfielder Yazbek, out with injury, may reduce their midfield creativity, giving New York an edge. The predicted halftime scoreline of 1-2 indicates Nashville leading early on, but New York's resilience is expected to shine through in the second half.
Key facts
- 1.Nashville's Surridge has scored 11 goals in 12 games this season.
- 2.New York Red Bulls average 1.78 goals per home game this season.
- 3.Nashville concedes only 0.56 goals per away game, indicating a solid defence.
- 4.New York's J. Hall has 9 goals this season but none in the last 5 games.
- 5.Nashville's key midfielder P. Yazbek is out injured, impacting their creativity.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is 1-2, with Nashville leading at the break.
- 7.The full-time predicted score is 3-2 in favour of New York Red Bulls.
Prediction
We foresee a thrilling encounter where Nashville SC takes an early lead, but New York Red Bulls rally to a 3-2 victory by full time. Hall is tipped to end his scoring drought with crucial goals, supported by Cowell's assists, while Nashville's Surridge will continue to be a handful.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — New York Red Bulls
Away — Nashville SC
The verdict
Expect a match full of attacking intent and momentum swings. New York's ability to overturn a halftime deficit and edge out Nashville SC 3-2 will keep fans on the edge of their seats. A classic MLS contest with goals and drama aplenty.
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
Lovitz
Yellow Card
Corcoran
Yellow Card
Cowell
Forsberg
Mohammed
Lovitz
Corcoran
Saad
Nealis
Baker-Whiting
Che
Woledzi
Assist: Espinoza
Bazán
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
New York Red Bulls
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2J. CheD
- 7C. CowellF
- 10E. ForsbergM
- 11J. RuvalcabaF
- 12D. NealisD
- 14J. BazánD
- 15A. MehmetiM
- 16J. HallF
- 34E. HorvathG
- 48R. DonkorM
- 56M. Dos SantosD
Substitutes
- 3J. Marshall-RuttyD
- 5O. ValenciaD
- 13E. Choupo-MotingF
- 17C. HarperF
- 26T. ParkerD
- 37M. SofoF
- 39N. BenedettiM
- 77J. McCarthyG
- 91M. JimenezF
Nashville SC
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2D. LovitzD
- 3M. WoledziD
- 5J. MaherD
- 9S. SurridgeF
- 10H. MukhtarM
- 11E. SaadM
- 14S. MohammedM
- 16M. CorcoranM
- 20E. TagsethM
- 27R. Baker-WhitingD
- 99B. SchwakeG
Substitutes
- 1J. WillisG
- 4J. PalaciosD
- 6B. AcostaM
- 7C. EspinozaF
- 8P. YazbekM
- 19A. MuylM
- 22J. BauerD
- 31A. NajarD
- 37A. QasemF
New York Red Bulls
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Donkor | M | 78 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4/4 |
| Adri Mehmeti | M | 78 | 7.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Matthew Dos Santos | D | 78 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Julián Bazán | D | 78 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Dylan Nealis | D | 78 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Emil Forsberg(C) | M | 61 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Ethan Horvath | G | 78 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Justin Che | D | 78 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julian Hall | F | 78 | 6.7 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Cade Cowell | F | 61 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| Jorge Ruvalcaba | F | 78 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Tim Parker | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John McCarthy | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cameron Harper | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nehuen Benedetti | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Omar Valencia | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Sofo | F | 17 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mijahir Jimenez | F | 17 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nashville SC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Schwake | G | 78 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maxwell Woledzi | D | 78 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reed Baker-Whiting | D | 78 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Jack Maher | D | 78 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edvard Tagseth | M | 78 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Elias Saad | M | 70 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4/9 |
| Matthew Corcoran | M | 70 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Daniel Lovitz | D | 61 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Hany Mukhtar(C) | M | 78 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| Shakur Mohammed | M | 62 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Surridge | F | 78 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Bryan Acosta | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Muyl | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joe Willis | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josh Bauer | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jeisson Palacios | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andy Najar | D | 17 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrick Yazbek | M | 8 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Qasem | F | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Cristian Espinoza | F | 16 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |