MLS Predictions, Best Bets for Aug. 19: Nashville to Secure Statement Win in New Jersey

The MLS continues with a packed round of midweek fixtures. Check out our MLS predictions and best bets for today’s action.

FC Cincinnati hosts New York City FC, Inter Miami CF travels to Philadelphia Union, and Nashville SC makes the trip to New York Red Bulls in some of the standout midweek matches.

FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC MLS Predictions: City to Leave Ohio with the Points?

Cincinnati welcomes New York City to TQL Stadium on Wednesday night. The Orange and Blue have suffered just one defeat in six MLS games, while the Boys in Blue lost in the league for the first time since May last time out.

Cincinnati has been strong on home soil this season, with just Toronto FC and Inter Miami winning on their patch.

Since the loss to the Florida side in mid-May, Pat Noonan’s troops have won three in a row at TQL Stadium, seeing off Orlando City SC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and San Jose Earthquakes.

New York was on the wrong end of a five-goal thriller with Philadelphia last weekend, losing 3-2 at home. That ended a streak of two wins and a draw in three.

City has been in patchy form away from home this term, winning three, losing three, and drawing two of eight MLS away matches.

The Pigeons picked up a narrow victory at Columbus Crew in their last away league fixture, and we fancy the side from the Big Apple to snatch the points in Ohio. Check out BetMGM’s +375 for the New York win and both teams to score.

Our Prediction: New York City FC Win & Both Teams to Score – +375

Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami CF Picks: Can the Herons Bounce Back from Defeat?

Philadelphia and Inter Miami lock horns in midweek MLS action at Subaru Park. The Union is looking for a fifth successive league win, while Inter aims to strike back from a first league defeat in eight.

Looking at the current MLS form table, these two sides are right at the top. Philadelphia has turned a corner, picking up four straight wins to move to within just five points of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

Inter Miami recently won six MLS games in a row before a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew. The Florida team then suffered its first loss since May last weekend, losing 4-1 to Nashville in Tennessee.

Philadelphia has been outstanding over the past few weeks, but we fancy Inter to bounce back from a rare defeat. BetMGM has MLS odds of +150 for the away win.

Our Prediction: Inter Miami Win – +150

New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC MLS Tips: Eastern Leader to Edge New Jersey Encounter

New York Red Bulls and Nashville go head-to-head at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. Despite being away from home, the visitor is the favorite.

The Red Bulls are in poor form, losing three of four in MLS. Last weekend, New York was beaten 2-1 at Atlanta United FC.

Nashville is flying high at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. B. J. Callaghan is doing a fine job at Geodis Park this season, guiding the Coyotes to 13 wins from 19 league games.

After five consecutive wins, Nashville lost to Orlando and tied with DC United. However, the leader responded with an emphatic 4-1 home victory over Inter Miami last weekend.

Sports Illustrated Stadium is never an easy place to visit, but the away team will fancy its chances of returning to Tennessee with a big three points in the bag. In our MLS predictions today, we like the 2-1 away win at +800.

Our Prediction: Nashville SC to Win 2-1 – +800

BetMGM MLS Odds taken at 04:00 ET time, on August 19