Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Nashville and FC Cincinnati meet again. The clash, valid for the MLS 2026, takes place this 30/08 (Sunday), at GEODIS Park (The Castle), at 01:30.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Nashville have won 3 time(s). FC Cincinnati have won 2. Nashville are the favourites with a 52% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati.

Prediction for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati

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Nashville Win

Overview Nashville vs FC Cincinnati

Nashville are favourites, with a 52% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.94. Nashville Soccer Club's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Football Club Cincinnati win are 4.29 and a draw is 4.6.

In the MLS, Nashville have 15 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 43 goal(s) scored and 17 conceded, having Sam Surridge as top scorer with 12 goal(s). Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati have 8 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 49 goal(s) scored and 47 conceded, and Evander as top scorer with 13 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Nashville and FC Cincinnati

In 11 clashes, FC Cincinnati have the advantage over Nashville: 4 win(s) against 3 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/09/2025, in the MLS, the match score was: FC Cincinnati 2-1 Nashville.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Nashville: current form

Nashville are in great form in the MLS: a 71% win rate and 2.33 points per match in 21 matches.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s) and 1 defeat(s).

See more numbers in the Major League Soccer:

15 win(s), 4 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)

Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match

43 goals scored (2.05 per match)

Top scorer: Sam Surridge (12 goal(s))

FC Cincinnati: current form

For the visitors, FC Cincinnati have played 21 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

  • 8 win(s), 7 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.48 point(s) per match

  • 49 goals scored (2.33 per match)

  • Top scorer: Evander (13 goal(s))

Nashville vs FC Cincinnati key players

In the MLS, Sam Surridge carries Nashville Soccer Club's attack with 12 goal(s).

The playmaker is Cristian Espinoza, leading in assists with 8. In the whole season, Sam Surridge has 12 goal(s).

On the other side, Evander is the name that frightens the most for The Orange and Blue with 13 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Evander leads in assists with 10. In the whole season, Evander has accumulated 13 goal(s).

Nashville vs FC Cincinnati statistics in the MLS

Nashville have an average of 9.48 corners and 1.67 cards per match. Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati have 10.05 corners and 2.67 cards. See the numbers for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati in the table below.

Home Team

Nashville Team Logo

Nashville

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W D L

2

Home W W W W W

3

Away W D L W D

1.6

Away Team

FC Cincinnati Team Logo

FC Cincinnati

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W D W L

1.6

Home D W W W W

2.6

Away D L D D W

1.2

More tips for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

Our top betting tip for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati is to take under 9.5 corners on the corners market. We see great value in this market compared to more popular betting markets, which you can capitalise upon.

Our analysis shows a low likelihood of high-level attacking play between the two sides, so there is a strong chance that the under will come in well below the maximum of 9 corners needed to win the bet.

Correct score prediction for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati

Nashville have good form and arrived for this match scoring well. Their favoritism in the odds is a consequence of this. Exact score: Nashville 2-0 FC Cincinnati. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.

Where to watch Nashville vs FC Cincinnati

Check out where to watch the live match between FC Cincinnati and Nashville:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Nashville and FC Cincinnati

The line-ups for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Nashville Soccer Club line-up

  • 2

    Daniel Lovitz

    Defender

  • 3

    Maxwell Woledzi

    Defender

  • 4

    Jeisson Murillo

    Defender

  • 7

    Cristian Espinoza

    Forward

  • 8

    Patrick Yazbek

  • 9

    Sam Surridge

    Forward

  • 10

    Hany Mukhtar

    Midfielder

  • 16

    Matthew Corcoran

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Alex Muyl

    Forward

  • 31

    Andy Najar

    Defender

  • 99

    Brian Schwake

    Goalkeeper

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Football Club Cincinnati line-up

  • 10

    Evander

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Samuel Gidi

    Midfielder

  • 12

    Miles Robinson

  • 16

    Tom Barlow

    Forward

  • 17

    Kenji Mboma Dem

    Forward

  • 18

    Roman Celentano

    Goalkeeper

  • 22

    Gerardo Valenzuela

    Midfielder

  • 27

    Brian Anunga

    Midfielder

  • 29

    Bryan León

  • 66

    Ender Peña

  • 88

    Andrei Chirila

    Defender

The FC Cincinnati starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Nashville vs FC Cincinnati

Match: Nashville vs FC Cincinnati

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 30/08/2026

Time: 01:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: GEODIS Park (The Castle)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 27 August 2026, at 20:18 Last updated on 27 August 2026, at 20:18
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.