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FC Dallas and Nashville SC will battle for three points in the Western Conference of the MLS on Saturday.
The home side come into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat away to the New England Revolution last weekend. Carles Gil scored a penalty in first-half injury time to guide his side to all three points.
Nashville SC shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw away to Minnesota United. Hassani Dotson scored a 71st minute goal to cancel out C.J. Sapong's first-half strike for the visiting side.
The draw saw them drop to fourth spot in the table, having garnered four points from two matches played so far. FC Dallas are in 10th spot and have one point to show for their efforts in two matches played so far.
FC Dallas vs Nashville SC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the fifth meeting between the two sides. Nashville SC were victorious in two previous matches, while FC Dallas have one win to their name.
- Their most recent meeting came in November 2020. Ryan Hollingshead's 19th-minute strike helped FC Dallas secure a 1-0 victory away from home.
- FC Dallas won three and drew one of their four pre-season friendlies, keeping a clean sheet in three.
- All four matches involving both sides have seen at least one team fail to find the back of the net.
FC Dallas vs Nashville SC Prediction
Nashville SC have started the season on a more consistent note, although FC Dallas will fancy their chances of registering their first win of the campaign in front of their fans.
There is little to choose from between the two sides and their respective compact styles of play means goals could come at a premium on Sunday.
Although one side could nick a win, we are backing the spoils to be shared in a goalless stalemate.
Prediction: FC Dallas 0-0 Nashville SC
FC Dallas vs Nashville SC Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw (There is little to separate the two sides on paper and they are likely to cancel each other out).
Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals (Neither team is overly attack-minded and could prioritize defensive solidity).
Tip 3: Neither team to score (All four matches involving both sides in the past have seen at least one team fail to get on the scoresheet).
