Thu 12 Nov

FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC: numbers & prediction

Major League Soccer · USA · TQL Stadium
0–2
FT
FC Cincinnati 37%Draw 20%Nashville SC 43% Expected goals 1.61 – 1.76
64%
ZoraTips pick

Over 2.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗

6/10Rating
1.50Odds
2

Value bet: Nashville SC to win @ 2.50 – our chance 43% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Picks by market

ResultNashville SC to win ✓43% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.66

FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Major League Soccer action on Saturday 7 November: FC Cincinnati take on Nashville SC at TQL Stadium from 22:00 WAT. FC Cincinnati sit 9th with 46 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Nashville SC are 1st on 77 (top of the table). A 31-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.

Form guide

FC Cincinnati – form over the last 5: WDWWL Most recently they beat Philadelphia Union 1–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They score 1.5 and concede 1.3 per game.

Nashville SC – form over the last 5: WDWDW Most recently they beat New York Red Bulls 3–2 at home. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are averaging 2.3 goals a game – a real threat going forward. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

On form, Nashville SC have the edge: 2.3 points a game against 1.7.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 30 Aug 2026, finished Nashville SC 4–0 FC Cincinnati.

Goals outlook

Our model projects FC Cincinnati 1.6 – 1.8 Nashville SC in expected goals – roughly 3.4 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 64% likely and both teams score 64% of the time.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: FC Cincinnati 37% · draw 20% · Nashville SC 43%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.44.
  • Value angle: Nashville SC to win at 2.50 – we make it 43%, the price implies 40%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Over 2.5 goals, rated at 64% confidence at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: FC Cincinnati 1–2 Nashville SC. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

FC Cincinnati37%fair 2.70 · @2.55
Draw20%fair 5.08 · @3.75
Nashville SC43%fair 2.31 · @2.50
3.37Expected goals
1.61FC Cincinnati xG
1.76Nashville SC xG
64%Both score
64%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%

From our goals model: FC Cincinnati 1.6 – 1.8 Nashville SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultNashville SC to win ✓43%2.312.50 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80%1.241.25
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗64%1.561.44
Draw no betNashville SC (draw no bet) ✓54%1.85–
Asian handicapFC Cincinnati +1 (Asian handicap) ✗73%1.38–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84%1.191.14
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗64%1.561.50
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓57%1.751.62
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓75%1.331.25
First team to scoreNashville SC to score first ✓50%1.98–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓37%2.71–
Half-time / full-timeHT Nashville SC / FT Nashville SC ✗25%3.96–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9%11.66–

Recent results

FC Cincinnati – last 6

WDWWLL
31 Octvs Philadelphia Union1–0W
29 Oct@ Inter Miami2–2D
25 Oct@ DC United2–0W
22 Octvs DC United2–1W
19 Octvs Columbus Crew0–2L
15 Octvs New England Revolution2–3L
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Nashville SC – last 6

WDWDWW
1 Novvs New York Red Bulls3–2W
29 Octvs Philadelphia Union0–0D
24 Oct@ CF Montreal2–0W
18 Oct@ San Jose Earthquakes1–1D
15 Octvs Sporting Kansas City4–0W
11 Oct@ Austin4–1W
2.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

30 Aug 2026Nashville SC v FC Cincinnati4–0
FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC head-to-head page →

Major League Soccer table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Nashville SC342383+4677
2Inter Miami3416126+2160
3New England Revolution3418412+858
4Chicago Fire3416711+1055
5Charlotte3415910+1554
6Philadelphia Union3414812+1450
7Columbus Crew3414515+747
8Orlando City SC3413714-1546
9FC Cincinnati34121012-846
10New York Red Bulls3412616-1442
11New York City FC34101212+442
12Toronto FC3491213-1539
13Atlanta United FC349619-1733
14DC United3471215-2233
15CF Montreal346820-3226

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.

Who will win FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC?

On our numbers FC Cincinnati have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Nashville SC 43%.

How many goals will there be in FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC?

We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC?

Our predicted score is FC Cincinnati 1–2 Nashville SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.

When is FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC?

FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time) at TQL Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.