Published May 20, 4:36am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 20, 4:36am ET
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Updated May 20, 4:36am ET
The Eastern Conference leaders will be aiming to stretch their advantage at the summit on May 23, as Nashville host NYCFC.
It has been an excellent period for the Coyotes, as they have recorded wins in their last two. However, confidence within the NYCFC camp should be high after avoiding defeat in their previous three.
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| Nashville | -132 |
| DRAW | +283 |
| NYCFC | +355 |
Nashville SC have enjoyed a strong start to the MLS season, and their recent form is red-hot. The Coyotes have won each of their last two, scoring six goals in total.
Meanwhile, they are unbeaten in the last seven rounds of fixtures since losing to the Chicago Fire at the start of April. Last weekend, Nashville showed their attacking quality to record a stunning 3-2 home win over LAFC. Hany Mukhtar was the standout star in Tennessee, with the forward registering a hat-trick.
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Pascal Jensen will take plenty of positives from their start to the season, as NYCFC sit in a strong position for a playoff finish. They come into this round of matches after avoiding defeat in their last three games, with their winning streak ended last Saturday following a 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls.
Their defensive improvement has been a key reason for their recent success, as NYCFC have allowed just one goal in their last three. However, it could be worth noting that they have failed to win three of their last four on the road.
| TOTAL | Nashville | NYCFC | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Goals | 23 | 11 | 12 |
Nashville have been strong in their matches at Geodis Park this season, winning five of their six. Their attacking strength is too reliable to overlook, as the Coyotes have scored 3.5 goals per game, and have allowed just 0.77 per 90.
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Nashville (-132)
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