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Nashville SC vs New York City predictions, May 23, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As Nashville SC prepares to host New York City FC at their home ground on May 23, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent form, which could play a pivotal role in this Major League Soccer clash. Nashville SC has struggled in their last five matches, managing to secure only one victory. This inconsistency may impact their confidence as they face a challenging opponent.

In contrast, New York City FC has demonstrated greater resilience, winning three of their last five matches. Their improved form suggests a robust attacking strategy coupled with a strong defensive setup, which could pose significant issues for Nashville’s midfield and backline.

Bookmakers are favoring the home side, with odds reflecting a probability of a 58.7% chance of a Nashville win. However, the possibility of a draw at 28.8% and an away victory at 18.9% indicates that the match could be more competitive than the odds suggest.

Tactically, Nashville will need to solidify their defense and find attacking rhythm to neutralize NYCFC’s momentum. As the teams clash, expect a tightly contested match where recent performances will be crucial in determining the outcome.

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Nashville
53.3%		 Draw
25.5%		 NY City
21.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.78 3.72 4.31
1.75 3.7 4.7
1.83 3.8 4.51 Watch and Bet
1.75 3.5 4.2
1.77 3.66 4.52

Latest Results

17.05.26 Nashville SC – Los Angeles FC – 3:2
13.05.26 New England Revolution – Nashville SC – 0:3
09.05.26 Nashville SC – DC United – 2:2
05.05.26 Tigres UANL – Nashville SC – 1:0
02.05.26 Philadelphia Union – Nashville SC – 0:0		 16.05.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:1
13.05.26 Charlotte FC – New York City FC – 0:1
10.05.26 New York City FC – Columbus Crew – 3:0
03.05.26 New York City FC – DC United – 0:2
29.04.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:3

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nashville won 1.
  • Nashville has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • NY City is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, Nashville is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Nashville won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 11:12. (average 1.2:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Nashville won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 8:3. (average 2:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.08.25 New York City FC – Nashville SC – 2:1
    31.05.25 Nashville SC – New York City FC – 2:2
    06.10.24 New York City FC – Nashville SC – 3:1
    22.06.24 Nashville SC – New York City FC – 1:0
    15.04.23 New York City FC – Nashville SC – 2:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 13 9 2 2 30:10 20 29
    2 San Jose Earthquakes 14 9 2 3 31:14 17 29
    3 Real Salt Lake 13 8 1 4 25:18 7 25
    4 Seattle Sounders 12 7 3 2 17:10 7 24
    5 FC Dallas 14 6 4 4 28:21 7 22
    6 Houston Dynamo 13 7 0 6 18:22 -4 21
    7 Los Angeles FC 14 6 3 5 23:17 6 21
    8 Minnesota United 14 6 3 5 17:21 -4 21
    9 Los Angeles Galaxy 14 5 4 5 21:21 0 19
    10 San Diego FC 14 4 5 5 28:23 5 17
    11 Colorado Rapids 14 5 1 8 24:22 2 16
    12 Portland Timbers 13 4 2 7 21:25 -4 14
    13 Austin FC 14 3 5 6 19:28 -9 14
    14 St. Louis City 13 3 4 6 13:20 -7 13
    15 Sporting Kansas City 13 3 2 8 13:34 -21 11

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 13 9 3 1 29:10 19 30
    2 Inter Miami 14 8 4 2 33:24 9 28
    3 New England Revolution 13 8 1 4 22:17 5 25
    4 Chicago Fire 13 7 2 4 25:15 10 23
    5 New York City 14 5 4 5 24:19 5 19
    6 New York Red Bulls 14 5 4 5 23:31 -8 19
    7 Charlotte 14 5 3 6 23:23 0 18
    8 DC United 14 4 5 5 17:21 -4 17
    9 FC Cincinnati 14 4 5 5 30:35 -5 17
    10 Orlando City 14 4 2 8 21:38 -17 14
    11 Toronto FC 13 3 5 5 21:27 -6 14
    12 CF Montreal 13 4 1 8 18:27 -9 13
    13 Columbus Crew 14 3 4 7 19:23 -4 13
    14 Atlanta Utd 13 3 2 8 14:21 -7 11
    15 Philadelphia Union 14 1 4 9 14:24 -10 7

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