On Saturday, August 24th, at 8:30 PM, Nashville SC (6-11-8, 12th in the Eastern Conference) will host Austin (8-10-7, 10th in the Western Conference) at Geodis Park in Nashville, TN. This match has an over/under goal line of 2.5 goals, and the ML odds are +107 for Nashville, +235 for Austin, and +255 for a draw. Nashville is on a six-game losing streak and is looking to turn things around.
Austin vs. Nashville SC Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Austin at Nashville SC
- Where: Nashville, TN at Geodis Park
- Date: Saturday, August 24th
- Betting Odds NAS +107 | AUS +235 O/U 2.5
Austin Preview
As Austin heads on the road to take on Nashville SC, they'll be looking to snap a three-match winless streak. Overall, they sit 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 8-10-7. Their road record has been a struggle, going just 2-7-3. Over their last five matches, they've gone just 1-3-1. Following this match, they'll return home to take on Vancouver Whitecaps FC on September 1st. In the Western Conference standings, they sit two points behind Minnesota United FC and two points ahead of Toronto FC.
Sebastián Driussi has been the top scorer for Austin this season, finding the net five times, which is 75th in MLS. He also leads the club in shots on goal, with 16, which is 61st in the league. Alexander Ring is the leader in assists for Austin, with three, and he has also scored two goals this season. As a team, Austin is 27th in MLS in goals per match, averaging 1.1, and they are 29th in shots on goal per match, with 2.8. They have taken more shots on goal than their season average in four straight matches. Their passing percentage of 84.4% is 10th in MLS, and they have had fewer corners than their opponents in 52% of their matches.
Heading into their match against Nashville SC, the Austin defense is 13th in goals allowed per match (1.5), and they are 26th in blocked shots and 28th in interceptions. Over their last seven matches, they have given up 10 goals (1.4), and they have given up at least two goals in two of their last three matches. Brad Stuver is 6th in MLS with six clean sheets, and he is 4th in saves (93).
Nashville SC Preview
Heading into this match, Nashville SC is looking to snap a six-match losing streak. Overall, they are 6-11-8, which has them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Over their last four matches, they have gone 0-4, and they have lost their last three matches by a combined score of 10-1. On the season, they have been favored in 11 matches, going 4-3-4, while they have been the underdog in 14 matches, going 2-8-4. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on Orlando City SC on August 31st.
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 the leader in assists for Nashville SC and has also scored five goals this season. He is 27th in MLS in assists and 37th in shots on goal. This season, Nashville SC is 29th in MLS in goals per match, averaging one per contest. They have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in five straight matches. Their passing percentage is 21st in MLS at 82.4%.
Heading into their match against Austin, Nashville SC's defense is coming off a tough stretch of matches, as they have allowed 3 goals in two of their last three matches. Overall, they are 17th in goals allowed this season, giving up 1.6 goals per match. Goalkeeper Joe Willis is 7th in clean sheets this season, and he is 15th in saves. On the season, Nashville SC is 14th in blocked shots and 10th in interceptions. However, they are 14th in fouls committed.
Austin vs Nashville SC Free Pick
With both Austin and Nashville SC coming in as below-average offenses, our projections have this match ending in a 1-1 draw, which is listed at +255. Taking a look at the projected shots on goal, we have Teal Bunbury as the top projected goal scorer for Nashville SC. As for Austin, Sebastián Driussi has the best odds to score a goal. When it comes to shooting percentage, Austin has been the much better team this season, coming in at 4th in the MLS.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +255
