FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC 3/12/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/11/2022 at 11:10 AM ET

FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC 3/12/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions

FC Dallas hosts Nashville SC on Saturday in a MLS Western Conference matchday 3 fixture. FC Dallas is 10th in the conference table at 0-1-1 on one point with a goal difference of -1. FC Dallas opened its regular season with a 1-1 draw at home against Toronto, but was defeated by the New England Revolution 1-0 on the road last weekend in its second match of the season.

FC Dallas has one win, two draws and two losses in it's last five matches in the MLS and over that span has scored five goals and conceded six. Jader Rafael Obrian has scored the only goal through the first two matches of the season for FC Dallas, while Paul Arriola has the only assist for the club.

Nashville is fourth in the conference table at 1-1-0 on four points with a goal difference of +1. Nashville opened its regular season on the road with a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders but was held to a 1-1 draw in its home opener this past weekend by Minnesota United. Nashville's back line and keeper continued to play well, allowing an average of just 0.50 goals per match.

Nashville has two victories, two draws and one loss in its most recent five matches in the MLS and over that span has scored seven goals and conceded four. Nashville has allowed one goal or less in each of its last five matches. Anibal Godoy and C.J. Sapong have each scored one goal for  Nashville, while Randall Leal, Hany Mukhtar and Dax McCarty each have one assist.

Nashville is very tough at home, as the club has lost just once in the last two seasons on its home pitch. Nashville is off to a strong start allowing an average of only 0.50 goals per match. Although Dallas has allowed an average of just 1.00 goals per match, the club will be up against their stiffest challenge through the first three weeks of the season as Nashville has the best backline in all of the MLS. Look for Nashville to use its advantage at home to take all three points. Final Score Prediction, Nashville SC wins 1-0.

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