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NY Red Bulls vs Nashville: MLS Showdown Preview, Stats & Key Storylines

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The clash between the NY Red Bulls and Nashville SC is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing matchups in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference. Both clubs come into this game with momentum and ambitions to climb the standings, making the upcoming encounter one for fans to watch closely.

Recent Form and Storylines

Nashville SC has been turning heads with solid recent performances. The Boys in Gold extended their unbeaten streak to four games after a 2-1 triumph over Charlotte FC, currently positioning themselves ahead of the Red Bulls in the table. Nashville's attack shows improvement, and the club is showcasing a more dynamic style this season under BJ Callaghan. Notably, Nashville has led the conference in expected goals and shots per match, signaling an increase in attacking intent (Sports Mole preview).

The NY Red Bulls, meanwhile, stamped their quality with a resounding 7-0 victory over LA Galaxy—a result that ties the largest margin of victory in MLS regular-season history (beIN SPORTS analysis). Their attacking stars, Emil Forsberg and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, each netted twice in that match and have established themselves as key threats on the field. The Red Bulls remain unbeaten in 2025 when scoring multiple goals.

Head-to-Head Record

History favors the New York club in the NY Red Bulls vs Nashville rivalry. The Red Bulls have never lost to Nashville, winning three matches and drawing four. Defensively, they've been even more impressive, conceding only one goal over their seven meetings and keeping five consecutive clean sheets against Nashville (live updates from Tennessean).

Projected Lineups and Players to Watch

Nashville SC (4-3-3 Expected)

  • GK: Joe Willis
  • Defense: Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Jeisson Palacios, Andy Najar
  • Midfield: Alex Muyl, Edvard Tagseth, Patrick Yazbek
  • Attack: Jacob Shaffelburg, Hany Mukhtar (c), Sam Surridge

Keep an eye on Hany Mukhtar, Nashville's creative engine, who has scored five MLS goals so far and has contributed directly to three goals in his last three appearances.

NY Red Bulls (4-2-3-1 Expected)

  • GK: Carlos Coronel
  • Defense: Omar Valencia, Noah Eile, Sean Nealis, Cameron Harper
  • Midfield: Felipe Carballo, Daniel Edelman
  • Wide: Mohammed Sofo, Wikelman Carmona, Emil Forsberg (c)
  • Striker: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

Forsberg leads the team with five assists and five goals, but Choupo-Moting also shares the spotlight with six goals this season.

Game Details and Where to Watch

  • Date: May 14, 2025
  • Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Central
  • Venue: Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Watch: Available via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (full details and schedule here)

Injury Updates

Nashville SC: Tyler Boyd, Maximus Ekk, Julian Gaines, Taylor Washington, and Walker Zimmerman will be unavailable due to injury.
NY Red Bulls: Roald Mitchell, Marcelo Morales, Lewis Morgan, Dylan Nealis, and Serge Ngoma also miss out with various injuries.

MLS Predictions and Betting Odds

Bookmakers see this as a tight contest. Nashville is a slight favorite (-115), but with both teams in form, a draw or away upset can't be ruled out. Statistical models give Nashville a 39.4% win probability, New York 34.1%, and a draw at 26.5% (beIN SPORTS).

Conclusion: Who Will Triumph?

The NY Red Bulls vs Nashville match promises entertainment and drama as two ambitious sides battle for Eastern Conference supremacy. Nashville seeks their first ever win in this fixture, while the Red Bulls hope to maintain dominance and build on recent success. Tune in for a contest that could shape the playoff picture and showcase some of the league’s top talents.

For more detailed previews and data-driven predictions, visit the full Sports Mole match preview.

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