Austin vs Nashville SC MLS Betting Prediction

MLS Austin vs Nashville SC Prediction 8/24/2024

Austin (8-10-7) travel to face off against Nashville SC (6-11-8) on Saturday, August 24th. This match will be played at Geodis Park in Nashville, TN. Austin is coming off a draw while Nashville SC is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.

Austin vs Nashville SC

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Austin Is Coming Off A Draw

Austin will be looking to get back on the winning track after playing to a 2-2 draw in their last match. This match was at home, and they were the slight favorite at +150. The two goals came on their four shots on goal.

Two of Austin’s offensive players scored a goal, with Alexander Ring and Jon Gallagher finding the net. Ring took two shots and had two shots on goal, and Gallagher scored on his only shot attempt.

On the defensive end, Austin allowed a total of five shots on goal, with Brad Stuver making three saves. The club’s defense had a total of six interceptions and three blocked shots.

As Austin heads on the road to take on Nashville SC, they are looking to get back on track after going 2-3-2 over their last seven matches. Overall, they are 8-10-7, which has them in 10th place in the Western Conference. Their road record of 2-7-3 is a big reason for their struggles, as they have been favored in just nine matches, going 4-3-2 in those contests. Following this match, they will return home to take on Vancouver Whitecaps FC on September 1st.

Nashville SC Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

In their last match, Nashville SC took on the Philadelphia Union on the road. They went into this match as the heavy underdog at +360, and the three goals scored surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Nashville’s offense finished with three total shots on goal and 18 shots overall. Hany Mukhtar led the attack with one shot on goal and five total shots. Teal Bunbury and Forster Ajago each had one shot on goal.

On the defensive end, things weren’t much better for Nashville, as they allowed three goals on nine shots on goal for the Union. Joe Willis finished with six saves, and as a club, Nashville had eight blocked shots.

After a strong start to the season, Nashville SC has hit a rough patch, losing six straight matches. Overall, they are 6-11-8, putting them 12th in the Eastern Conference. Their record at home is 4-4-5, while on the road, they are just 2-7-3. In their last four matches, they have been outscored 12-1. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on Orlando City SC on August 31st.

Austin Offense Breakdown

Sebastián Driussi is the leading scorer for Austin this season, finding the back of the net five times, which is 75th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 61st in the league. Alexander Ring is the team’s leader in assists, with three, and he has also scored twice. This season, Austin is 27th in MLS in goals per match, averaging 1.1, and they have taken more shots on goal than their season average in four straight matches. Their passing percentage of 84.4 is 10th in the league, and they have had fewer corners than their opponent in 52% of their matches.

Nashville SC Offense Breakdown

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Sam Surridge is the top scorer for Nashville SC this season, as he has found the back of the net eight times, which is 38th in MLS. Hany Mukhtar is second on the team in goals scored, and he is also the leader in assists. His six assists are 27th in the league. Overall, Nashville SC is 29th in MLS in goals scored, and they have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in five straight matches. They are 21st in passing percentage and 21st in corners.

Austin Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Nashville SC, Austin’s defense is 13th in MLS in goals allowed per match (1.5). Over their last six matches, they have given up nine goals (1.5). They have struggled in recent matches, giving up three goals to FC Dallas and two goals to Charlotte FC. Brad Stuver is 6th in MLS with six clean sheets this season. Overall, Austin’s defense is 26th in blocked shots and 28th in interceptions.

Nashville SC Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Austin, Nashville SC’s defense is coming off a tough stretch, giving up three goals in back-to-back matches. Overall, they are 17th in goals allowed this season (1.6) and will be facing an Austin offense that is 27th in scoring. Joe Willis is 7th in clean sheets this season (6), and he is 15th in saves (66). However, he has given up seven goals over his last three matches, and Nashville’s defense is 14th in fouls committed.

Austin vs Nashville SC Prediction

Looking at how we expect this match between Austin and Nashville SC to play out, we are going with the draw at +255. Our projections have this one finishing in a 1-1 tie, with both teams coming in with low-scoring offenses. Coming into the match, both Nashville SC and Austin are near the bottom of the league in terms of shots on goal. Our projections have Teal Bunbury as the top projected goal scorer for Nashville SC, while Sebastián Driussi has the best chance to score for Austin.


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