FC Cincinnati make the long journey south for Saturday evening’s clash with Nashville, who currently sit comfortably at the summit of the Eastern Conference.
The Coyotes hold a commanding 10-point lead over second-placed Inter Miami approaching the business end of the MLS campaign, so automatic qualification for the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup appears inevitable.
Meanwhile, the Orange and Blue know that a victory in Tennessee would enable them to take a giant step towards securing a playoff berth, after accruing a respectable 31 points to date.
Having concluded each of the last four seasons as one of the Eastern Conference’s top-five clubs, FC Cincinnati will be expecting to once again challenge for silverware.
Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati betting picks and predictions
Nashville SC to win (-125)
Saturday’s hosts have won eight of their last 10 league fixtures, but were recently eliminated from the Leagues Cup due to two sobering group-stage defeats. However, there is certainly no reason to panic.
Only mid-table DC United have managed to take a share of the spoils at Geodis Park, which has developed into an impenetrable fortress this season.
Although their away form isn’t quite as strong, Nashville have only been beaten twice on their travels this term, narrowly losing to Chicago Fire and Orlando City either side of the World Cup break.
Plagued by inconsistency all season, FC Cincinnati’s progress has been undermined by their inability to string a consecutive set of positive results together, emphasised by their record over the last month - two wins, two draws and one loss.
Over 3.5 Goals (+120)
While a home win seems likely, a high-scoring encounter looks almost inevitable.
Having already netted on 43 occasions this season, Nashville are one of the top scorers in the country. Almost 75 per cent of these goals have arrived on home soil, so FC Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano could be in for a busy night between the sticks.
Although no MLS outfit has conceded fewer than Nashville, FC Cincinnati will be confident of getting on the scoresheet on Saturday night. Only Inter Miami can match the Orange and Blue’s remarkable accuracy in the final third, where they have struck 49 goals in just 21 league outings.
Evander Ferreira to score anytime (+188)
Despite not finding the net in any of his opening six appearances, Evander Ferreira registered 13 goals in FC Cincinnati’s subsequent 14 Eastern Conference outings. That leaves him in third position in the MLS scoring charts, tucked in behind the legendary Lionel Messi and FC Dallas marksman Petar Musa.
The Brazilian playmaker claimed a stunning hat-trick in his team’s solitary away victory of the season, before grabbing five goals across all competitions in August. He also converted a dramatic injury-time winner in the most recent meeting between these two sides, ensuring the Ohioans ran out 2-1 victors at the TQL Stadium.
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Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati odds
Nashville SC | -125 |
Tie | +290 |
FC Cincinnati | +320 |
Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati player props
Anytime goalscorer
Sam Surridge (Nashville) | -150 |
Hany Mukhtar (Nashville) | +125 |
Warren Madrigal (Nashville) | +140 |
Ahoueke Denkey (Cincinnati) | +160 |
Cristian Espinoza (Nashville) | +175 |
Evander Ferreira (Cincinnati) | +188 |
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