Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at Nissan Stadium.
- Nashville SC 34 games · 77 pts (2026/26)
- FC Cincinnati 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Bigelow
- Referee Rubiel Vazquez
- Referee Thomas Zablocki
- Referee Kevin Terry Jr.
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Nov | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Toronto FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Internacional CF Miami | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | Orlando City SC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Nov | FC Dallas | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Nashville SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Minnesota United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Oct | D.C. United SC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Nashville SC | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 77 | Points | 46 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 23 / 8 / 3 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 12 |
| 71 | Scored | 67 |
| 25 | Conceded | 75 |
| +46 | GD | -8 |
| 2.26 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 68% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
FC Cincinnati this season
Nashville SC are 1st (77 pts). FC Cincinnati are 8th (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Nashville SC
0-15
4/1
16-30
10/3
31-45
6/4
46-60
7/2
61-75
7/7
76+
16/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
6/3
16-30
5/11
31-45
10/11
46-60
8/13
61-75
6/7
76+
17/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 21 G | 1 A |
| Hany Mukhtar | 16 G | 8 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
FC Cincinnati
| Kevin Denkey | 17 G | 2 A |
| Evander | 14 G | 13 A |
| Tom Barlow | 10 G | 4 A |
| Pavel Bucha | 6 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Nashville SC and FC Cincinnati has kicked off!
- 5' Nashville SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 8' Luciano Acosta makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and FC Cincinnati are in front.
- 12' What a strike from Brenner! The score is 0-2.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' Alex Muyl was booked on 18.
- 20' What a moment for Jhonder Cadiz! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
- 25' Walker Zimmerman, a USA , has 28 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' Tom Pettersson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' The referee calls foul for Kamohelo Mokotjo. He receives a Yellow card.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jaap Stam might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 47' Nashville SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dax McCarty, as he is very good at scoring at Nissan Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 57' Nashville SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 60' Jhonder Cadiz makes way for C.J. Sapong at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nashville SC.
- 61' Another change for FC Cincinnati made on 61 minute. Yuya Kubo leaves to be changed by Caleb Stanko.
- 64' Randall Leal makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Nashville SC are in front.
- 66' That is a Yellow card for Nashville SC. Alistair Johnston will be fuming at that decision.
- 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 76' Joe Willis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Caleb Stanko.
- 82' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Allan Cruz. He replaces Alvaro Barreal on 83 minute.
- 88' Allan Cruz has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 90' Kamohelo Mokotjo makes way for Haris Medunjanin at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Cincinnati.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 20
-
19
Alex Muyl ↓ Handwalla Bwana 60'
- 1
- 25
- 8
-
99
Jhonder Cadiz ↓ Handwalla Bwana 60'
- 6
- 2
- 10
- 12
Bench
- 3
-
17
C.J. Sapong ↑ 60'
- 35
-
70
Handwalla Bwana ↑ 60'
- 15
- 23
- 27
- 11
Coach
Gary Smith
FC Cincinnati Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 15
-
7
Yuya Kubo ↓ Caleb Stanko 61'
- 13
- 22
- 14
- 11
- 18
-
31
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Allan Cruz 83'
- 3
Bench
- 10
-
33
Caleb Stanko ↑ 61'
- 1
- 17
-
6
Haris Medunjanin ↑ 90'
-
8
Allan Cruz ↑ 83'
- 2
- 19
Coach
Jaap Stam
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Surridge | 6 |
| Randall Leal | 4 |
| Charles Sapong | 4 |
| Brandon Vazquez | 4 |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 |
| Brenner | 2 |
| Brenner da Silva | 2 |
| Evander | 2 |
Head to Head
Nashville SC Form
FC Cincinnati Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.65
Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Nashville SC or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
37%
Nashville SC or FC Cincinnati
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Cincinnati win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
6.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Nashville SC
| Handicap | Nashville SC covers | Push | FC Cincinnati covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 19% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 20% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.