Nashville SC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction: The Red Bulls can’t afford any mistakes

Nashville SC against New York Red Bulls is surely a game to watch on the final day of the season. Nashville Sc are safe in the Playoff zone but a win here could see them leap into 6th place over Atlanta United who are just 1 point ahead. New York Red Bulls on the other hand need a win or a draw to get into the playoff zone. Nashville SC won’t be in the mood to hand out free points to the Red Bulls, so they will need to fight for that vital point to get into the playoff zone.

Nashville SC are ranked 7th on the Eastern Conference table, with 49 points from 33 matches played. They won 13 matches, drew 10 and lost 10 matches throughout the season and their goal difference is 8 goals. Nashville SC are only 1 point away from the 6th spot and a win in this game might see them get into that position.

Nashville SC have not been in their best form in recent times. They won1 of their last 5 league games, drawing 3 and losing 1 game. Their last match ended in a 3-2 win over New England Revolution. They had a very bright start to the game as they scored 3 goals in that half. Dax McCarty scored the opening goal in the 19th minute and Sam Surridge grabbed two goals in the 30th and 48th minute. But in the second half, they conceded 2 goals but they held onto the narrow lead and eventually won the game 3-2 at full time.

Nashville SC have never beaten New York Red Bulls in a competitive game before even though both teams had met only 4 times throughout history. Their last meeting ended in a goalless draw back in March.

• Less than 2.5 goals in 4/5 games.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 5/6 games.

The Red Bulls have struggled to get into this position at the end of the season and they have the opportunity to make it just in time for the playoffs. The Red Bulls are in 10th position on the Eastern Conference table with a total of 40 points from 33 matches. They won 10 matches, drew 10 and lost 13 this season and their goal difference is -4.

New York Red Bulls will need another good result to get into the playoffs and their current form gives them the confidence to go all out for a win. They are coming off back-to-back wins against FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC. Their last game against Toronto FC ended in a 3-0 win at home. Tom Barlow opened scoring on the brink of halftime and Luquinhas scored a double in the 48th and 65th minutes to seal the 3-0 win at full time.

New York Red Bulls have a very good record against Nashville SC because they have never lost a single game against Nashville SC in their 4 meetings. Their last meeting ended in a goalless draw at home.

• First to score in 4/5 matches.
• More than 4.5 cards in 6/7 matches
• Less than 10.5 corners in 4/5 matches.

Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls have played 4 matches against each other throughout history and New YorK Red Bulls won 2 matches while 2 matches ended in a draw.

• New York Red Bulls have no losses in 4 matches in a row.

The Red Bulls have all to play for in this game against Nashville SC and they can not afford to lose this game. Nashville SC are not as ambitious as the Red Bulls but they are not the sort of side to sit on their laurels and hand the opposition a win. So, clearly this is a game both sides intend to win. The Red Bulls will approach the game with the plan of scoring goals and shutting the Nashville SC attack out, so I think we can expect goals in this game. Nashville SC playing at home is a huge advantage for them, so they should have a very good game and at least get a goal against the Red Bulls.

• Both Teams to Score at 1.60 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.72 Odds
• Correct Score 2-2 at 12.00 Odds