No matter how many exciting games Major League Soccer has, there is a very entertaining game ahead which is on Sunday between New York City FC against Nashville SC at the Red Bull Arena. The season record for New York City FC is 13-8-11, whereas Nashville SC is 8-9-15 currently and they need approval to avoid elimination from the playoffs. With the top exclusive handicappers, this matchup is finely divided into great sums of watch with profound consequences on the playoff push.
New York City FC vs. Nashville SC 10/6/24 Game Info |
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When: | Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET |
Where: | Red Bull Arena |
TV: | ATV |
Stream: | – |
New York City FC (13-8-11) vs. Nashville SC (8-9-15)
Adrian Martinez has been at the forefront of NYCFC’s offensive lineup this season, having accounted for 15 goals coming from 17 start touchlines. Martinez’s movement and accuracy when finishing off aids him as an important threat, which is definitely going to strain Nashville’s defensive plans. At the same time, Wolf and Rodríguez do not only make the team more dynamic but also play an important role in the attacking of NYCFC. One such Wolf has 5 goals and 7 assists, while Ortiz possesses the speed and savvy sense that NYCFC relies on to complement its offensive power.
Conversely, Nashville SC brings its unique offensive flair, primarily through Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar. Surridge, with 11 goals, and Mukhtar, contributing 7 goals and 9 assists, form a dynamic duo capable of penetrating tough defenses, much like the striking partnerships seen in teams like Portland Timbers. Their ability to navigate tight spaces and deliver under pressure will test NYCFC’s defensive setups, particularly challenging NYCFC’s backline to mitigate Nashville’s aggressive playmaking. Alex Muyl, adding 4 goals and vital contributions, rounds out an offensive trio that could create significant problems for their opponents.
Matthew Freese GK vs. Joe Willis GK
Matthew Freese has been an indomitable figure for NYCFC, registering 114 saves and 5 clean sheets from 32 matches. His outstanding reflexes and command of the box helped the team stay in the game when the stakes rose. The match will not be easy for Freese whenever he stands in goal considering the talents of Nashville SC and their top gunner with firepower in each shot delivered.
On the other hand, Nashville SC’s Joe Willis has performed rather well this season in spite of the unfavorable conditions and made 92 saves and 10 clean sheets. His leadership and fortitude will be effective in countering the high-scoring forwards from NYCFC. What Willis brings to the table as regards the organization of his defense and making important saves will greatly influence the outcome of the match in case NYCFC forwards are able to penetrate Nashville SC’s defensive walls.
MLS Odds/Point Spread: New York City FC +1.5 (-120), Total Odds: 2.5
The betting odds on the match giver an advantage for New York City FC where the spread is +1.5 at -120 and the over/under is 2.5 goals at -143. This expectation is quite reasonable as bettors are looking forward to an action packed match with many goals being scored. Given that both teams have been scoring plenty of goals lately, the over will probably appeal to the punters of this match.
New York City FC Betting Trends
Even with their lower standings, Nashville has been able to cover the spread in 4 of their last 5 games which proves that more often than not their edge is lower than their underdog status. While it can be said that their road game performance is nothing to write home about either, they appear to be reasonably strong and capable of pulling upsets, especially with their recent OVER in total goals.
Nashville SC Betting Trends
The fact that Nashville has covered the spread in four of their last five matches is indicative of better defensive tactics and better offensive executions. However, even though they have played 15 away games with a record of 6-9 against the spread, determining the ability of the team to perform under pressure of away games remains in a questionable state, particularly with respect to the Red Bull Arena.
New York City FC vs. Nashville SC 10/6/24 Betting Picks
Considering the information and trends observed, the recommendation would be to support NYCFC; they should be able to cover the spread. They have the home advantage, and they also possess a tremendous offensive arsenal, and as such, should determine the outcome in this clash. Considering the recent scoring forms of both teams, the over on 2.5 goals also sounds good.
Free MLS game picks suggest that Nashville will be tough to beat, but the more logical wagers will be that NYCFC will cover the spread, while the total will go over. For those looking at prop bets, taking Adrian Martinez to score anytime may be of value as he is in great scoring form himself.