FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC preview: November 7, 2026
FC Cincinnati (12-10-11 W-D-L, 46 pts, 7th) host Nashville SC (21-8-3 W-D-L, 71 pts, 1st) at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio on November 7, 2026 in the 2026 MLS.
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How do FC Cincinnati and Nashville SC compare heading into their match?
- FC Cincinnati are 7th in the Eastern Conference with 46 points from 33 matches (12-10-11 W-D-L); Nashville SC are 1st in the Eastern Conference with 71 points from 32 matches (21-8-3 W-D-L).
- FC Cincinnati score 2.0 (4th most of 30) and concede 2.2 (3rd most) per match. Nashville SC score 2.1 (3rd most of 30) and concede 0.7 (1st fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: FC Cincinnati 1.6 for and 1.6 against; Nashville SC 1.6 for and 1.2 against.
- FC Cincinnati at home: 9-3-4 W-D-L in 16 (2.4 scored, 1.9 conceded per match). Nashville SC away: 7-6-3 W-D-L in 16 (1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded).
- Last 5 MLS matches: FC Cincinnati 3-1-1 W-D-L, Nashville SC 3-2-0 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 24 of 33 (73%) FC Cincinnati matches and 14 of 32 (44%) Nashville SC matches; 3 or more goals in 23 of 33 (70%) and 18 of 32 (56%).
- 3 earlier stored meetings: FC Cincinnati 2, Nashville SC 1, draws 0.
MLS matches this season only (FC Cincinnati 33, Nashville SC 32); ranks are among 30 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026) | Last 5 | Away (2026) | Home (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Cincinnati | 12-10-11 | 3-1-1 (1.4-1) | 3-7-7 (1.6-2.5) | 9-3-4 (2.4-1.9) |
| Nashville SC | 21-8-3 | 3-2-0 (2.2-0.4) | 7-6-3 (1.3-0.7) | 14-2-0 (2.8-0.8) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026 MLS season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026 MLS matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
FC Cincinnati attack against Nashville SC defense
| FC Cincinnati for | Nashville SC against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.0 (4th) | 0.7 (30th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (6th) | 1.2 (29th) |
| Shots per match | 14.4 (6th) | 10.7 (28th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.7 (3rd) | 3.5 (29th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.8 (5th) | 1.8 (27th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.4 (9th) | 6.9 (29th) |
| Corners per match | 4.9 (18th) | 4.1 (26th) |
Nashville SC attack against FC Cincinnati defense
| Nashville SC for | FC Cincinnati against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.1 (3rd) | 2.2 (3rd) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (10th) | 1.6 (8th) |
| Shots per match | 12.5 (19th) | 14.7 (6th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.1 (8th) | 5.2 (10th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.6 (12th) | 2.5 (12th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8.4 (19th) | 10.3 (5th) |
| Corners per match | 5.1 (11th) | 5.4 (11th) |
- Nashville SC have the 3rd most goals per match (2.1) and FC Cincinnati concede the 3rd most (2.2).
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| FC Cincinnati, home matches | Nashville SC, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 16 |
| Record | 9-3-4 W-D-L | 7-6-3 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Clean sheets | 3 of 16 (19%) | 8 of 16 (50%) |
| Failed to score | 2 of 16 (13%) | 5 of 16 (31%) |
| Both teams scored | 11 of 16 (69%) | 6 of 16 (38%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 14 of 16 (88%) | 9 of 16 (56%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 10 of 16 (63%) | 6 of 16 (38%) |
Scoring patterns
| FC Cincinnati | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 4 of 33 (12%) | 16 of 32 (50%) |
| Failed to score | 5 of 33 (15%) | 6 of 32 (19%) |
| Both teams scored | 24 of 33 (73%) | 14 of 32 (44%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 30 of 33 (91%) | 22 of 32 (69%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 23 of 33 (70%) | 18 of 32 (56%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 20 of 33 (61%) | 13 of 32 (41%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.8 for, 1.0 against (31 matches) | 0.9 for, 0.3 against (31 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.2 for, 1.3 against (31 matches) | 1.2 for, 0.5 against (31 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | FC Cincinnati | Nashville SC |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.6 (6th) | 1.6 (10th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.6 (8th) | 1.2 (29th) |
| Shots | 14.4 (6th) | 12.5 (19th) |
| Shots, opponents | 14.7 (6th) | 10.7 (28th) |
| Shots on target | 5.7 (3rd) | 5.1 (8th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.2 (10th) | 3.5 (29th) |
| Big chances | 2.8 (5th) | 2.6 (12th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.5 (12th) | 1.8 (27th) |
| Possession % | 50.7 (13th) | 54.3 (6th) |
| Passes | 465.8 (16th) | 487.3 (8th) |
| Passes, opponents | 451.4 (17th) | 411.5 (27th) |
| Corners | 4.9 (18th) | 5.1 (11th) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.4 (11th) | 4.1 (26th) |
| Fouls | 11.0 (19th) | 11.8 (15th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.9 (23rd) | 10.2 (28th) |
| Yellow cards | 2.0 (12th) | 1.6 (27th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.7 (25th) | 1.4 (29th) |
| Shots inside the box | 9.4 (9th) | 8.4 (19th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 10.3 (5th) | 6.9 (29th) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.9 (9th) | 3.8 (25th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 4.6 (12th) | 4.0 (23rd) |
| Big chances missed | 1.7 (9th) | 1.4 (21st) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.3 (22nd) | 1.5 (14th) |
| Offsides | 1.6 (20th) | 2.3 (3rd) |
| Offsides, opponents | 2.2 (6th) | 0.9 (30th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.6 (16th) | 85.7 (10th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 82.7 (21st) | 80.4 (28th) |
| Long balls | 48.7 (13th) | 49.3 (11th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 45.4 (18th) | 44.1 (23rd) |
| Long balls completed | 25.4 (6th) | 26.5 (4th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 21.3 (24th) | 19.7 (29th) |
| Crosses | 14.7 (23rd) | 14.7 (23rd) |
| Crosses, opponents | 18.9 (5th) | 14.3 (25th) |
| Crosses completed | 4.5 (8th) | 3.9 (20th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.1 (4th) | 3.4 (26th) |
| Dribbles completed | 8.0 (1st) | 6.2 (13th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 6.0 (14th) | 5.7 (20th) |
| Tackles | 14.7 (18th) | 14.7 (16th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 16.4 (5th) | 13.6 (24th) |
| Interceptions | 8.7 (21st) | 7.5 (28th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 8.7 (18th) | 8.1 (26th) |
| Clearances | 23.5 (7th) | 20.8 (20th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 20.4 (18th) | 21.4 (13th) |
| Ground duels won | 32.8 (7th) | 30.8 (23rd) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 33.2 (8th) | 30.1 (22nd) |
| Aerial duels won | 13.2 (4th) | 10.0 (14th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 11.1 (8th) | 9.6 (19th) |
| Big saves | 1.4 (2nd) | 0.6 (27th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.8 (21st) | 0.8 (23rd) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 30 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
FC Cincinnati
- Oct 31, 2026 (MLS): W 1-0 vs Philadelphia Union
- Oct 28, 2026 (MLS): D 2-2 at Inter Miami CF
- Oct 24, 2026 (MLS): W 2-0 at D.C. United
- Oct 21, 2026 (MLS): W 2-1 vs D.C. United
- Oct 18, 2026 (MLS): L 0-2 vs Columbus Crew
- Oct 14, 2026 (MLS): L 2-3 vs New England Revolution
Nashville SC
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 2026 | FC Cincinnati 0-4 Nashville SC (at Nashville SC) |
| Sep 13, 2025 | 2025 | FC Cincinnati 2-1 Nashville SC (at FC Cincinnati) |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 2025 | FC Cincinnati 2-1 Nashville SC (at Nashville SC) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kévin Denkey | forward | 30 | 17 G, 3 A, 73 SH | 1 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Tom Barlow | forward | 31 | 9 G, 3 A, 32 SH | 2 G, 7 SH | Shots on target, goals, assists |
| Kenji Mboma Dem | forward | 26 | 6 G, 1 A, 45 SH | 1 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Evander | midfielder | 28 | 14 G, 12 A, 100 SH | 1 G, 17 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Pavel Bucha | midfielder | 29 | 6 G, 5 A, 28 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Goals, assists |
| Bryan Ramirez | defender | 27 | 2 G, 3 A, 26 SH | 1 G, 5 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Surridge | forward | 25 | 18 G, 0 A, 63 SH | 2 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Cristian Espinoza | forward | 27 | 4 G, 11 A, 33 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Warren Madrigal | forward | 19 | 6 G, 2 A, 25 SH | 1 G, 1 SH | Shots, goals |
| Hany Mukhtar | midfielder | 31 | 14 G, 7 A, 95 SH | 3 G, 18 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Shakur Mohammed | midfielder | 19 | 4 G, 1 A, 14 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | |
| Andy Nájar | defender | 28 | 3 G, 6 A, 14 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this MLS season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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