New York City FC vs Nashville SC 5/31/25 Prediction MLS Picks

New York City FC will visit Nashville SC on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the Geodis Park in this Week 17 Major League Soccer matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York City FC vs Nashville SC Prediction. We will examine:

Nashville SC recent form and player performance

New York City FC recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Nashville SC

Recent betting trends and streaks involving New York City FC

Recent betting trends in games played between the New York City FC and Nashville SC

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for New York City FC vs Nashville SC game

Nashville SC Preview

Nashville has 28 points this season and are tied with Columbus Crew in the third place of the Eastern Conference. Nashville has an 8-4-4 record this season, while having a 6-1-2 home record. Nashville is coming off a 2-2 road draw against Columbus Crew, and have five wins and two draws in their last seven games. They have been extremely strong at home, with 5 wins in their last 6 home games. Over is 5-1 in their last 6 games.       

Nashville is averaging 1.75 goals per game, which is 4th-best in the East, while allowing 1.19 goals per game, which is tied for 4th-best in the conference. Sam Surridge is the top scorer for Nashville this season with 9 total goals.

New York City FC Preview

New York City FC has 24 points this season and are tied with the New York Red Bulls on the 7th place of the Eastern Conference. New York City has a 7-6-3 record this season and have a 1-3-3 road record. New York City is coming off a 0-3 home defeat by Houston Dynamo, which ended their previous two-game winning streak. Under is 6-2 in their 8 games.

New York City is averaging 1.13 goals per game, which is tied for 11th in the East, while allowing 1.13 goals per game, which is tied for second-best in the conference. Adrian Alonso Martínez Batista is the top scorer for New York City this season with 8 total goals.

Why Nashville SC will win

• The favorite has won four of Nashville SC’s last five MLS games at Geodis Park.
• The favorite has won 10 of New York City FC’s last 15 MLS games.
• The home team has won each of the last four MLS games between Nashville SC and New York City FC.
• The home team has won five of the last six MLS games between Nashville SC and New York City FC.
• Nashville SC has won four of its last five MLS home games.
• Nashville SC has won each of its last three MLS home games against New York City FC.
• Nashville SC has won five of its last six MLS games as a favorite.

Why New York City FC will win

• New York City FC has won each of its last four MLS day games.

Total Points Facts

• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has failed to hit in eight of New York City FC’s last nine MLS games.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in six of Nashville SC’s last seven MLS games.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in six of Nashville SC’s last seven MLS games as a favorite.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in seven of Nashville SC’s last eight MLS games as a favorite.
• The ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in five of New York City FC’s last six MLS away games.

New York City FC vs Nashville SC Prediction

Both teams were tied 1-1 wins last season, with each one winning at home. Nashville won by 1-0 and New York City by 3-1. Both teams are 3-3-1 in their last 7 overall meetings, but Nashville has won all of their three meetings at home against NYFC.

In this New York City FC vs Nashville SC Prediction, Nashville is coming as -120 home favorites. Nashville is rightfully favored, as they have more points than NYFC this season, and have been one of the best home teams in the MLS. Nashville has also been in very good form lately, and have dominated NYFC at home. They have also been almost perfect at home this season, while NYFC is terrible on the road. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take Nashville SC on the moneyline in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Nashville SC ML