Finally, the MLS season is upon us, today will mark the first day of the championship. Nashville SC VS New York City FC is one of the thrilling matches happening. Both clubs will compete for a top spot in the standings.
Last season, New York City FC finished third in the Eastern Conference and is now starting a new year in the absence of star player, Maxi Morález who has joined Argentina’s Racing Club.
Nashville SC is coming off a fifth-position finish in the regular season in the Western Conference and is again competing to make it to the playoffs.
In this Betting Preview, MatchPlug has covered all you should know about the matchup between Nashville and New York City, and given the Best Betting Tips Today for it. You can view more MLS Predictions and matches on our website.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Nashville SC VS New York City FC
- Venue: Geodis Park, Nashville, USA
- When: Saturday, February 25th, 2023
- Time: 13:30 GMT
- Teams to play: Austin and St. Louis
- Picks: MONEYLINE 2.02
Odds as provided by 1XBet.
Betting On Nashville SC
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.02
Once again all of Nashville FC’s hope will be placed on Hany Mukhtar and what he can do (no pressure!), as he is just returning as MLS MVP thanks to his 23 goals and 11 assists.
Another thing to note about this club is that they reached the playoffs in all three years they’ve been in the league since contesting as an expansion team in 2020.
Two main players Dave Romney and Aké Loba left Nashville this season, while Fafà Picault and Nick DePuy are the replacements to be focused on.
Nashville FC Probable Lineup: Joe Willis, Shaquille Moore, Walker Zimmerman, Jack Maher, Daniel Lovitz, Dax McCarty, Sean Davis, Fafà Picault, Randall Leal, Hany Mukhtar, C.J.Sapong.
Betting On New York City FC
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.62
New York City FC can taste the nostalgia this season, as for the first time in a really long while, they will be playing without Maxi Morález.
Morález will be remembered for his contributions to the club – 26 goals and 69 assists in 162 appearances for the club. He is recognized as one of the best international midfielders who played in the MLS. This Argentine won’t be forgotten in a hurry by New York, as he led them in 2021 to win their only title in the tournament.
Additionally, Sean Johnson, the goalkeeper is another of the club’s star players that won’t be in the club after signing with Toronto FC.
New York City FC Probable Lineup (4-3-2): Matt Freese, Mitja Ilenič, Maxime Chanot, Braian Cufré, Malte Amundsen, Keaton Parks, Santiago Rodríguez, Nicolás Acevedo, Thiago Andrade, Talles Magno, Gabriel Pereira.
MatchPlug Prediction
These clubs have been the main characters for while now in the MLS, fans can therefore expect to see an interesting match in their debut.
Experts believe that this will be an evenly placed match, where the hosts Nashville will win by one goal difference.
Final Prediction: Nashville SC Moneyline.
