| Nashville wins | Draw | Cincinnati wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.78 | 4.34 | 3.82 |
| Nashville | Cincinnati |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, August 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, USA
- Competition: MLS
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati | Friday, August 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT |
| Nashville SC odds | -127 |
| FC Cincinnati odds | +278 |
| Draw | +340 |
| Over 2 | -588 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati Preview and Team News
Nashville SC Team News
Nashville SC are the leaders of the MLS Eastern Conference table. Their form has been top-notch: four victories in five matches. The league leaders displayed their class in their recent 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew.
Despite being 1-2 down for the majority of the game, Nashville came back in strong fashion, scoring two quick goals in stoppage time in the second half to pick up all three points. Fullback Reed Baker-Whiting, who scored the equaliser, was up to the task in passing too: he had an accuracy of 93%.
However, it was his fellow fullback Andy Najar who scored the winning goal and ended the evening with an xGOT of 0.49 and shooting accuracy of 100%. Right midfielder Cristian Espinoza, meanwhile, created the most chances (4).
Christopher Applewhite and Warren Madrigal are unavailable for selection for the Boys in Gold due to injuries.
Nashville SC predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati (4-4-2): Schwake; Baker-Whiting, Woledzi, Palacios, Najar; Muyl, Corcoran, Yazbek, Espinoza; Surridge, Mukhtar.
FC Cincinnati Team News
FC Cincinnati, like their opponents, have been undefeated in four out of their previous five outings. They have tasted defeat on just one occasion in this period (1-2 vs Atlas), and come here on the back of a 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders.
The Orange and Blue will be disappointed by the fact that they could not score more than one goal despite keeping 70% of the ball. They took 17 shots in total against Seattle, nine of which were on target.
Moreover, despite making 43 touches in their opponents’ box and creating seven big chances, Cincinnati had to rest content with a draw. This was primarily because of their poor finishing: Cincinnati missed six of the seven big chances they created that evening.
As a result, they are currently ranked sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. Fortunately, the visitors do not have any injured players in their ranks.
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Nashville SC (3-4-2-1): Calentano; Chirila, Robinson, Gidi; Ramirez, Anunga, Valenzuela, Echenique; Ferreira, Barlow; Dem.
Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
- Pick: Nashville SC to win or draw
- Odds: -370 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Nashville SC 3-1 FC Cincinnati
The gulf in class between the sides in the rankings ensures that Nashville SC will remain unbeaten. They are expected to win or draw. Nashville’s home record this season has been near-perfect: ten wins and one draw in 11 matches.
Cincinnati, on the other hand, have been extremely poor visitors. They have tasted victory on just one occasion away from home this season in 10 attempts to do so. Moreover, in five out of the last seven times they have been hosts, Nashville have been undefeated against Cincinnati.
Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Second goal – Nashville SC
- Odds: -125 (20Bet)
Nashville are tipped to score the second goal. This points towards their relative wealth in attack: they are expected to be the more aggressive side in the final third. This is primarily due to the presence of Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar, who have already scored 12 and nine goals, respectively, this season.
Espinoza, meanwhile, is third on the list of most assists in the MLS this season (8), and can be a major threat on the right flank. The fact that Nashville have scored 32 goals in 11 home matches this season (averaging nearly three per game) tips the balance in their favour.
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