Washington Nationals vs New York Mets predictions, May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Washington Nationals

New York Mets

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As the Washington Nationals prepare to host the New York Mets on May 21, 2026, both teams arrive with notable performances in recent matches, setting the stage for an intriguing showdown at Nationals Park.

The Nationals have displayed impressive form, securing victories in four of their last five games. Their momentum is underscored by a robust offensive strategy, which has effectively capitalized on scoring opportunities while maintaining a solid defensive posture. The team’s ability to leverage home-field advantage could play a crucial role in their approach against the Mets.

In contrast, the Mets have achieved three wins in their latest five outings, showcasing a strong lineup that engages well in both pitching and batting. The Mets will look to exploit any defensive lapses from the Nationals, particularly in high-pressure situations, to maximize their scoring potential.

Betting odds reflect a competitive matchup with the Nationals at 1.94 for a home win and the Mets slightly favored at 1.89 for an away victory. Our model predicts a narrow contest, giving a 49.6% chance for a Nationals win and a 50.4% probability favoring the Mets, with a predicted final score of 3-5.

As both teams aim to assert their dominance, fans can expect a tightly contested game with no definitive outcome guaranteed.

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Washington
49.4%		 NY Mets
50.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:5

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.96 1.96
WilliamHill 1.91 1.85

Latest Results

19.05.26 Washington Nationals – New York Mets – 9:6
18.05.26 Washington Nationals – New York Mets – 7:16
17.05.26 Washington Nationals – Baltimore Orioles – 13:3
16.05.26 Washington Nationals – Baltimore Orioles – 3:2
15.05.26 Washington Nationals – Baltimore Orioles – 3:2		 19.05.26 Washington Nationals – New York Mets – 9:6
18.05.26 Washington Nationals – New York Mets – 7:16
17.05.26 New York Mets – New York Yankees – 6:3
16.05.26 New York Mets – New York Yankees – 6:3
15.05.26 New York Mets – New York Yankees – 2:5

Facts

  • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 11 and 13)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 3.
  • Washington is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • In recent matches, NY Mets has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, Washington has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 106:122. (average 5.3:6.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 51:69. (average 5.7:7.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    19.05.26 Washington Nationals – New York Mets – 9:6
    18.05.26 Washington Nationals – New York Mets – 7:16
    30.04.26 New York Mets – Washington Nationals – 4:5
    29.04.26 New York Mets – Washington Nationals – 2:14
    28.04.26 New York Mets – Washington Nationals – 8:0

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 48 33 15 232:192 0.688
    2 New York Yankees 49 30 19 249:179 0.612
    3 Cleveland Guardians 50 28 22 222:202 0.560
    4 Chicago White Sox 49 25 24 218:230 0.510
    5 Athletics 48 24 24 215:221 0.500
    6 Texas Rangers 49 24 25 192:179 0.490
    7 Seattle Mariners 51 24 27 210:199 0.471
    8 Minnesota Twins 50 23 27 230:231 0.460
    9 Toronto Blue Jays 48 21 27 198:211 0.438
    10 Boston Red Sox 48 21 27 177:189 0.438
    11 Baltimore Orioles 50 21 29 215:274 0.420
    12 Kansas City Royals 49 20 29 191:220 0.408
    13 Detroit Tigers 49 20 29 193:213 0.408
    14 Houston Astros 51 20 31 218:274 0.392
    15 Los Angeles Angels 49 17 32 194:261 0.347

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 49 33 16 258:168 0.673
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 49 30 19 253:159 0.612
    3 Milwaukee Brewers 46 28 18 232:162 0.609
    4 San Diego Padres 48 29 19 200:193 0.604
    5 St.Louis Cardinals 47 28 19 217:211 0.596
    6 Chicago Cubs 49 29 20 246:213 0.592
    7 Arizona Diamondbacks 48 25 23 221:223 0.521
    8 Cincinnati Reds 50 26 24 221:249 0.520
    9 Philadelphia Phillies 50 25 25 209:233 0.500
    10 Pittsburgh Pirates 48 24 24 235:220 0.500
    11 Washington Nationals 49 24 25 271:290 0.490
    12 Miami Marlins 49 22 27 217:222 0.449
    13 New York Mets 48 21 27 198:208 0.438
    14 San Francisco Giants 50 20 30 173:225 0.400
    15 Colorado Rockies 50 19 31 210:264 0.380

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