FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 21/07/2022, 10:09  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 21/07/2022 at 11:42 in Major League Soccer Predictions

FC Cincinnati from the Eastern Conference host Nashville who are in the Western Conference. Cincinnati are seventh in their conference, while Nashville are fifth in theirs. While both are in the play-off positions, they are also both struggling for form. The home side are in the final play-off position but only a point ahead of Charlotte. They come into this game having earned only four points from their last five games in the MLS and all have come from draws. Their last win was a 1-0 home win over Orlando on June 25. That's the only success in their last nine conference matches. Home form has seen the last three games end level. Only three of their 11 home games have been won and they have the second worst home record in the Eastern Conference. Seven of the last nine at home have seen both teams score.

Nashville are a little bit more secure in the Western Conference being three points clear of eighth placed Portland Timbers. They have only won one of their last four games, a 1-0 home win over Seattle on July 14. They have lost two of their last three games though and need to get back into winning ways. Nashville have the second best away record in their conference with five wins in 12 games. However, they have also lost five times, including three of the last five played. Both teams have scored in five of their last seven away fixtures with the same stat for over 2.5 goals scored. A bet on there being over 2.5 goals in this game looks a good one to bet and for a side bet, link it up with both teams scoring.