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Sept. 5, 2026 1 week, 6 days from now VS

Match Analysis

New York City FC Nashville SC
New York City FC L L D W W L
Nashville SC W W D L W W
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Nashville SC New York City FC 2 - 1 May 24, 2026
New York City FC Nashville SC 2 - 1 August 17, 2025
Nashville SC New York City FC 2 - 2 May 31, 2025
New York City FC Nashville SC 3 - 1 October 6, 2024
Nashville SC New York City FC 1 - 0 June 23, 2024
New York City FC Nashville SC 2 - 1 April 15, 2023

New York City FC Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 19, 26 Away FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Loss
Aug 16, 26 Home Philadelphia Union 2 - 3 Loss
Jul 31, 26 Home Toronto FC 1 - 1 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Home Chicago Fire 3 - 1 Win
Jul 22, 26 Away Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Win
May 24, 26 Away Nashville SC 2 - 1 Loss

Nashville SC Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 19, 26 Away New York Red Bulls 0 - 1 Win
Aug 16, 26 Home Inter Miami 4 - 1 Win
Aug 1, 26 Away DC United 2 - 2 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Away Orlando City SC 1 - 0 Loss
Jul 23, 26 Home CF Montreal 1 - 0 Win
Jul 18, 26 Home Atlanta United FC 1 - 0 Win

Major League Soccer Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Nashville SC 20 14 4 2 40 15 +25 46
14 New York City FC 20 7 5 8 34 29 +5 26

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 56.25% likelihood that both New York City FC and Nashville SC will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Nashville SC to win
This prediction indicates that Nashville SC has a 42.58% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 26.04 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 59.15% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 58.42% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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