MLB

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds

Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 16:16 UTC

Washington Nationals host Cincinnati Reds in MLB on Sunday, August 9, 2026, starting at 16:16 UTC. Here is how the two teams stack up — the head-to-head history, current form and the latest bookmaker odds — ahead of the BetEX AI verdict on this game.

Head-to-head record

These two sides have met 10 times in our head-to-head records, with 3 wins for Washington Nationals against 7 for Cincinnati Reds. Historically, then, Cincinnati Reds have had the better of this fixture. Meetings between the two average 10.0 runs per game. Their most recent meetings on record: Washington Nationals 5-2 Cincinnati Reds (2024-07-21); Washington Nationals 5-4 Cincinnati Reds (2024-07-20); Washington Nationals 8-5 Cincinnati Reds (2024-07-19).

DateHomeScoreAway
2024-07-21Washington Nationals5-2Cincinnati Reds
2024-07-20Washington Nationals5-4Cincinnati Reds
2024-07-19Washington Nationals8-5Cincinnati Reds
2024-03-31Cincinnati Reds6-5Washington Nationals
2024-03-30Cincinnati Reds6-7Washington Nationals

Team statistics

Washington Nationals carry an Elo rating of 1498 in our model, and have won 30% of their recent games. Cincinnati Reds carry an Elo rating of 1473 in our model, and have won 60% of their recent games.

Washington Nationals

Recent formWWLWLLLLLL
Win rate30%
Elo rating1498
Avg scored (recent)4
Avg conceded (recent)5

Cincinnati Reds

Recent formLLWWWWLWWL
Win rate60%
Elo rating1473
Avg scored (recent)4.2
Avg conceded (recent)4.5

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