Juan Camilo Vergara
The time has come: a new MLS season is around the corner. This Saturday, February 25, 2023, we will have the first day of the championship, in which one of the outstanding matches is Nashville SC vs New York City FC. Both teams arrive at the game hoping to compete for the top spot in the standings.
New York City FC, which finished third in the Eastern Conference last season, is now starting a new phase without its main player, Maxi Morález, who has left for Argentina’s Racing Club. On the other hand, Nashville SC is coming off a fifth-place finish in the regular season in the Western Conference and is once again hoping to make it to the playoffs.
Keep reading, because below is everything you need to know about this great Nashville SC vs New York City FC matchup. Remember that you can always keep up with all MLS matchdays at JefeBet.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Nashville SC vs New York City FC MLS Matchday 1 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Geodis Park, Nashville, USA
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 4:30 PM ET
- Moneyline: Nashville SC (+104) / Tie (+255) / New York City FC (+245)
- Asian Handicap: Nashville SC (-0.5, +105) / New York City FC (+0.5, -124)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-113) / Under (-120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-130) / No (+100)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Nashville SC
Many of Nashville SC’s hopes will once again be pinned on what Hany Mukhtar can do, as he is coming off of being the MLS MVP thanks to a total of 23 goals and 11 assists.
An important fact about Nashville SC to keep in mind is that they have made it to the playoffs in all three of their years in the league since appearing as an expansion team in 2020.
Dave Romney and Aké Loba are the two main players who left the team this season, while Fafà Picault and Nick DePuy are the reinforcements to be highlighted.
Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Joe Willis; Shaquell Moore, Walker Zimmerman, Jack Maher, Daniel Lovitz; Dax McCarty, Sean Davis, Fafà Picault, Randall Leal; Hany Mukhtar, C. J. Sapong.
Betting on New York City FC
For New York City FC, this season has a nostalgic taste to it, as for the first time in a long time they will not be counting on their great player, Maxi Morález.
The Argentine will be remembered for his 26 goals and 69 assists in 162 appearances for the club. He is considered one of the best foreign midfielders to have played in the history of the MLS, of course, and one who will always be remembered at New York City FC, as he helped the team in 2021 win its only title in the tournament.
Plus, the goalkeeper Sean Johnson is another of the squad’s stars that will not remain with the club after signing with Toronto FC.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese; Mitja Ilenič, Maxime Chanot, Braian Cufré, Malte Amundsen; Keaton Parks, Santiago Rodríguez, Nicolás Acevedo; Thiago Andrade, Talles Magno, Gabriel Pereira.
JefeBet Prediction
Two teams that have been protagonists in recent times in the MLS invite fans to look forward to an entertaining match in both teams’ debuts.
At JefeBet, we believe that it will be an even match, in which the locals will end up winning by a goal difference.
Prediction: Nashville SC Moneyline (Nashville SC 2-1 New York City FC).
