New York City vs Nashville SC: match statistics
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New York City vs Nashville SC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City plays Nashville SC in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 4, 2026. Venue: Yankee Stadium.
Recent form
New York City has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Nashville SC has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 1.41. Nashville SC scores 2.14 and allows 0.77. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of New York City's games and 45% of Nashville SC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 59%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nashville SC has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.36 per game. New York City takes 11.7 shots per game, while Nashville SC takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Nashville SC leads at halftime in 45% and scores 1.23 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). For Nashville SC, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| New York City | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.44 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Nashville SC is 333% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - New York City · 2.6 pts / game - Nashville SC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Nashville SC is 30% better for: goals scored per game.
1.64 goals / game - New York City · 2.14 goals / game - Nashville SC
Nashville SC is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - New York City · 0.77 goals / game - Nashville SC
New York City scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Nashville SC keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 meczów).
Nashville SC scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - New York City
Over / Under - Nashville SC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Nashville SC is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.68 pts / game - New York City · 1.82 pts / game - Nashville SC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 32%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Nashville SC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 73%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
New York City
Nashville SC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| New York City | Liga | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.05 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 63% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 55% | 62% | ▼ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 21% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 91% | 77% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 81% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from New York City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Nashville SC. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do New York City and Nashville SC play?
New York City face Nashville SC on September 4, 2026 in MLS at Yankee Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before New York City vs Nashville SC?
New York City score 1.64 goals per game on average and Nashville SC 2.14. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 73% of New York City's matches and 45% of Nashville SC's.
What form are New York City and Nashville SC in?
Over the last 5 games New York City have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Nashville SC 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City vs Nashville SC?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.