New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC Predictions
Major League Soccer · USA
New York Red Bulls
Full Time
0 - 1
AI predicted 1 - 2
Nashville SC
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
BTTS: No
@ 2.62(+15% edge)
Match Result
6.8/10Late Mukhtar Strike Stuns Red Bulls as Nashville Snatch Dramatic Win
A cagey affair at Sports Illustrated Stadium was decided in the dying moments as Nashville SC edged past New York Red Bulls 1-0, courtesy of a 90th-minute winner from Hany Mukhtar. Both sides struggled to break each other down for much of the contest, with the Red Bulls dominating possession (52%) and registering 13 shots, but crucially only managing a single effort on target. Nashville, meanwhile, were content to soak up pressure and look for opportunities on the counter, ultimately making their limited chances count. The match looked destined for a stalemate until Mukhtar found the breakthrough at the death, capitalizing on a rare lapse in the Red Bulls' defensive concentration. Despite New York's attacking intent, Nashville's defensive discipline and timely interventions, combined with some wasteful finishing from the hosts, proved decisive in a result that will feel harsh for the home crowd.
🔥 AI Prediction Report
CERTIFIED WPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
0 - 1
💰 Bet Results3/3 hit
Key Moments
45' — Yellow Card
Edvard Tagseth (Nashville) booked for a tactical foul to halt a Red Bulls break.
60' — Yellow Card
Daniel Lovitz (Nashville) shown yellow for persistent fouling.
75' — Yellow Card
Adri Mehmeti (Red Bulls) cautioned after a late challenge in midfield.
90' — Goal
Hany Mukhtar (Nashville) scores the winner, finishing off a swift counter-attack.
New York Red Bulls
The Red Bulls controlled the tempo for large stretches, enjoying a slight edge in possession and dictating play through their midfield trio. However, their attacking trident of Cade Cowell, Julian Hall, and Jorge Ruvalcaba struggled to convert opportunities into meaningful threats, with only one shot on target from 13 attempts highlighting their inefficiency in the final third. Defensively, they were largely untroubled until the final moments, but a lapse cost them dearly.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Nashville SC
Nashville SC executed a disciplined away performance, sitting deep in a 4-2-3-1 and absorbing pressure before springing forward when opportunities arose. Though they managed just seven shots (two on target), their patient approach paid dividends as Hany Mukhtar delivered the decisive moment in the 90th minute. Defensively, they were robust, with Jack Maher and Maxwell Woledzi marshalling the backline and Brian Schwake rarely troubled in goal.
Key Players
Strengths
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Tactical Analysis
New York Red Bulls lined up in a 4-3-3, seeking to impose themselves through midfield control and wide play. Emil Forsberg acted as the creative hub, but despite their territorial dominance and five corners, the hosts struggled to penetrate Nashville's compact defensive block. Nashville's 4-2-3-1 was set up to frustrate, with two holding midfielders shielding the back four and Hany Mukhtar given license to roam and exploit spaces on the break. The away side's pressing was selective, focusing on denying central progress and forcing the Red Bulls wide, where their crosses were largely ineffective. Substitutions and tactical tweaks were limited, with both managers trusting their starting elevens deep into the match. Nashville's patience and defensive discipline ultimately paid off, as they capitalized on a late transition to snatch victory.
Turning Point
Hany Mukhtar's 90th-minute goal, which punished the Red Bulls' only significant defensive lapse and sealed the result.
Man of the Match
Hany Mukhtar
Delivered the decisive goal in the final minute, capping a disciplined performance with a moment of match-winning quality.
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC: Match Preview
New York Red Bulls enter this match in mid-table, sitting 8th with a negative goal difference and a recent record of two wins from their last five. Their home form is mixed (4W, 2D, 3L), but defensive frailty remains a theme, with 18 goals conceded in nine home matches. Nashville SC, by contrast, top the table with 40 points from 18 games and boast the league's best defensive record, having lost only twice all season and conceded just 14 goals overall.
The statistical matchup is defined by Nashville's defensive control against a Red Bulls side that both scores and concedes at a high rate. Red Bulls average 1.61 goals scored but 2.17 conceded per game, with 67% of their matches going over 2.5 goals. Nashville, however, allow just 0.78 goals per game and keep clean sheets in 44% of outings, especially away where they concede only 0.56 per game. Red Bulls' shot volume (14.8 per game, 5.6 on target) is high, but their conversion is inconsistent, while Nashville's attack is less prolific on the road (1.11 goals per away game) but highly efficient defensively.
The model projects a moderately open game but expects Nashville's structure to limit Red Bulls' scoring opportunities. With Nashville's away defence and Red Bulls' tendency to concede, a 2-1 away win is most likely, though the hosts' volatility means a draw or a narrow home win cannot be discounted if Nashville's attack misfires.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC that most previews miss.
- 1Nashville SC have conceded more than one goal in just one of their nine away league games this season.
- 2Red Bulls' matches have seen both teams score in four of their last five, but Nashville have seen BTTS in only two of their last five.
- 3Red Bulls average 3.4 yellow cards per game over their last five, well above Nashville's 2.0, suggesting a higher home card risk.
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Where the Model Sees Value: New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC(3)
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Match Result: Nashville SC Win@ 2.23
Nashville SC's away defensive record (0.56 goals conceded per away game) and overall win rate (12/18) support the model's 49% win probability, which is higher than the 45.5% implied by the odds.
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BTTS: No@ 2.61
Nashville keep clean sheets in 44% of matches, and Red Bulls have failed to score in 1 of their last 5; the model's 44% 'no' probability is notably above the 38% implied by the odds.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5@ 2.5
Despite Red Bulls' high over 2.5 rate, Nashville's away matches average just 1.67 total goals, and the model gives 42% to under 2.5, a slight edge over the 40% implied.
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The Case For This New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC Prediction
This fixture matches New York Red Bulls' volatile high-scoring profile against the league's most defensively stable away side. The model expects Nashville's efficiency and defensive solidity to outweigh the Red Bulls' erratic but occasionally potent attack, resulting in a controlled away win.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Nashville SC have conceded just 5 goals in 9 away league games (0.56 per game), the best away defence in MLS.
- →New York Red Bulls have kept only one clean sheet all season (5.6% clean sheet rate), conceding 2.17 per match.
- →Nashville's season-long win rate (67%) and clean sheet rate (44%) contrast sharply with Red Bulls' negative goal difference and 39 goals conceded in 18 games.
🚩 New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.5 corners for New York Red Bulls and 5.6 for Nashville SC, for an expected total of 11.1. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (67%). Over 8.5: 78% · Over 10.5: 55%.
How New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
New York Red Bullslast 5 matchesRegular contributor
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Occasional threat
Nashville SClast 5 matchesRegular contributor
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Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Red Bulls have alternated between high-scoring wins and defensive lapses, with a recent form string of WLLWD and just one clean sheet in their last five. Nashville SC, meanwhile, are top of the league and have lost only once in their last five, combining solid defensive performances with enough attacking output to grind out results.
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +Over 2.5 goals in 65% of games this season
- +High-volume attack — 15 shots/game
- +Dominant in possession — 57% avg
Concerns
- −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
- −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
- −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
- +45% clean sheet rate this season
What History Says: New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC
Red Bulls have historically had the edge in this fixture, winning four of the last five at home and losing only once in the last ten meetings. However, recent matchups have often been tight, with three 0-0 draws in the last seven, suggesting a tendency towards low-scoring encounters.
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
4
New York Red Bulls wins
4
Draws
2
Nashville SC wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC
The model's 49% probability for a Nashville win is higher than the 45.5% implied by the 2.2 odds, offering a 7.8% edge. The biggest value, however, appears on 'BTTS: No', where the model's 44% probability is well above the 38% implied by the 2.62 odds, reflecting Nashville's clean sheet rate. Under 2.5 goals also carries a small edge, given Nashville's low-scoring away profile.
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Things to Watch: New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC
- ⚠️Red Bulls' attack is inconsistent but capable of multi-goal outbursts, as seen in their 3-2 win over Orlando City.
- ⚠️Nashville's attack has underperformed away (10 goals in 9 away games), so a low-scoring draw cannot be ruled out.
- ⚠️No significant injuries reported, but lineups are not confirmed and late changes could affect the model's accuracy.
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Final Verdict
New York Red Bulls 1–2 Nashville SCThe model calls a 2-1 win for Nashville SC, anchored by their league-best away defence (0.56 goals conceded per away match) and consistent results against mid-table opposition. The biggest risk is Red Bulls' unpredictability in attack, as their shot volume and occasional attacking bursts could expose Nashville if the visitors' finishing or defensive focus lapses.
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC: Common Questions
Who will win New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC?
The model gives Nashville SC a 49% chance to win, with Red Bulls at 23% and the draw at 28%. Nashville's defensive record and league position make them clear statistical favourites.
Will both teams score in New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC?
Both teams to score is rated at 56%, with Red Bulls' matches frequently seeing goals at both ends, but Nashville's clean sheet rate (44%) keeps the 'no' outcome in play.
Is under 2.5 goals value in this match?
The model assigns a 42% probability to under 2.5 goals, slightly above the 40% implied by the 2.5 odds. Nashville's away games average just 1.67 goals, so the under is a marginal value.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 12 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.
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