The 2023 MLS season continues on Saturday with a compelling showdown between FC Cincinnati (14-6-2, 48 points) and Nashville SC (11-5-7, 38 points).
- Cincinnati vs Nashville Match Info
- Cincinnati vs Nashville Odds & Spread
- Cincinnati vs Nashville Betting Trends
- Cincinnati vs Nashville Prediction & Pick
- Cincinnati vs Nashville Best Bet
Cincinnati vs Nashville Match Info
2023 MLS Regular Season Game
FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC
Date:'Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time:'7:30 p.m. ET
Venue:'TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, OH
Coverage:'Apple TV/ESPN+
Two teams fighting for the top spot in the Eastern Conference meet head-to-head in MLS action on Saturday night. FC Cincinnati is coming off an excellent 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, while Nashville enters this clash fresh off a 2-0 home loss to the Philadelphia Union.
Cincinnati vs Nashville Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'CIN: (-105) | NASH: (+260) | Draw (+230)
Spread:'CIN: -1 (+310) | NASH: +1 (-135)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (-102) | Under: (-118)
Team to Score the First Goal:'CIN: (-150) | NASH: (+135) I NO GOALS: (+950)
Cincinnati enters this contest as the clear home favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under favored at -118 odds.
Cincinnati vs Nashville Betting Trends
– Cincinnati defeated Nashville 1-0 in the most recent matchup on March 25.
– Cincinnati sits first in the Eastern Conference with a 14-6-2 (W-D-L) record in 2023.
– Nashville sits third in the Eastern Conference with an 11-5-7 (W-D-L) record in 2023.
– Cincinnati is 2-2-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
– Nashville is 1-0-4 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
Cincinnati vs Nashville Prediction & Pick
What lines up to be a great matchup on paper might not be once the product is put on the pitch. That is because Nashville has been struggling as of late, losing four of its last five matches. Manager Gary Smith's team has been shut out in all four of those losses, which is a big-time concern heading into this weekend.
Cincinnati has been reliable on both ends of the pitch this year, ranking sixth in goals scored (36) and tied for fourth in goals conceded (24). Manager Dominic Kinnear's team is also a dominant 10-1-0 (W-D-L) at home this campaign and already beat Nashville by a score of 1-0 on the road back on March 25.
Cincinnati has provided no reason to fade the favorite, so back the home team on Saturday.
Final Score Prediction:'Cincinnati: 2 | Nashville: 0
Cincinnati vs Nashville Best Bet
Cincinnati ranks second in clean sheets (9) and fifth in save percentage (72.4%) this year thanks to the improved play of goalkeeper Roman Celentano. Nashville SC has only scored a pair of goals over the last five matches, so expecting its attack to figure out Cincinnati's defense is a stretch. Grabbing Nashville SC to be held off the scoreboard entirely is worth the risk for a huge payout here.