Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (14-4-9) travels to the Music City for a matchup with Nashville SC (15-7-6) at 8 p.m. this Saturday at First Tennessee Park. Currently, the Hounds are tied with Nashville with 51 total points and sit just behind them due to tiebreakers.

The Season So Far

Nashville SC currently sits in fourth position in the USL Championship Eastern Conference standings. Nashville has been at the top of the table for a majority of the season, but the club has scuffled in recent weeks. In their last four matches, Nashville posted a record of 2-2.

Nashville will have to recover quickly for the upcoming matchup against the Riverhounds. Nashville SC has a mid-week showdown with Birmingham Legion FC prior to Saturday’s matchup with Pittsburgh.

The two clubs faced off earlier this season at Highmark Stadium, resulting in a 2-2 draw this past April.

Players to Watch

Star forward Daniel Ríos’ performance this year has been the catalyst for the Nashville offense, Ríos is second in the USL Championship with 17 goals. Ríos is also fourth in the entire league with 66 shots. Setting up Ríos goals this season, midfielder Lebo Moloto is tied for second in the USL Championship with nine assists in the 2019 campaign.

Goalkeeping will be an integral piece in the deciding factor for the Saturday’s matchup. Nashville’s keeper, Matt Pickens collected nine total clean sheets in 19 matches played this season. The tale of the match will be centered upon both teams' goalkeepers.

Strength: Attacking the Net

This season Nashville is tied for fourth in the USL Championship Eastern Conference with 49 goals scored. The club is third in the Eastern Conference in shots with 380 total, as well.

Weakness: Tired Feet

Nashville rest will be key for the club coming into a pivotal matchup against the Hounds. The match against Pittsburgh will help determine the final seedings for the USL Championship Eastern Conference. If Nashville SC experiences fatigue Saturday night, the Riverhounds can swindle three points from the Music City and jump up in the standings.