FC Cincinnati - Nashville SC

Roman Celentano remains the steady hand for FC Cincinnati as they prepare to host Nashville SC on 7 November 2026 for matchday 34. The goalkeeper is expected to start behind a defensive unit missing both Miles Robinson and Tyrell Malacia due to injury. Cincinnati enters this fixture in solid form, having recently secured a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union and successfully navigating their two-legged contest against DC United. With Kevin Denkey and Tom Barlow leading the attack, the home side will look to maintain their composure at TQL Stadium to close out the campaign on a high note.

Nashville SC arrives with momentum of their own, highlighted by a recent 3-2 win against Red Bull New York. Hany Mukhtar continues to be the creative engine for the visitors, who have enjoyed a productive stretch, including a convincing 4-0 result over Sporting Kansas City. Having previously defeated Cincinnati 4-0 in August, Nashville will aim to replicate that clinical performance. Both sides will look to dictate the tempo in midfield, as the expected XI for Nashville features the creative pairing of Mukhtar and Cristian Espinoza in a contest that promises to test both defensive structures.