Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – Match Preview

Soldier Field is set for an exciting Major League Soccer clash. Chicago Fire FC will face Nashville SC on Friday, October 19, 2024. Both teams are in the lower half of the table. Chicago Fire FC is 28th with 30 points, and Nashville SC is 25th with 33 points. Each team aims to improve their standings. The Fire will have the support of their home crowd. Nashville will look to make the most of any away advantage. Both teams had hoped for a top-six finish at the start of the season. This makes the match a crucial chance to start their campaigns on a positive note.

Chicago Fire FC – Form

Chicago Fire FC’s recent performance has been inconsistent. They faced a 4:3 defeat against Charlotte FC on October 2nd. Goals from Herbers, Acosta, and Barlow were not enough. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they drew 1:1 with Toronto FC at home. This match ended their streak of high-scoring home games. On September 21st, they lost 2:0 away to CF Montreal. This outcome was also anticipated. The team’s results have been in line with expectations recently.

Nashville SC – Form

Nashville SC has struggled in their recent away games. They lost 3:1 to New York City FC on October 6th. This result met bookmakers’ expectations. Before this, they faced a 1:0 defeat against New England Revolution. They also lost to Chicago Fire FC by the same scoreline. Despite these challenges, the team has shown resilience. They aim to improve their performance in the upcoming match.

Chicago Fire FC – Nashville SC – Head to Head

In their last meeting on September 19, 2024, Nashville SC won 1:0 against Chicago Fire FC. Over their past six games, Nashville SC has been more successful with three wins. Chicago Fire FC has won once, and two matches ended in draws. In the last five head-to-head games, both teams scored in only two matches. This suggests stronger defenses or weaker attacks. In the last four matches between these teams, the total goals did not exceed 3.5. Chicago Fire FC has only one win in their last six games against Nashville.

Chicago Fire FC – Nashville SC – Standings

As the Major League Soccer season progresses, Chicago Fire FC and Nashville SC are closely matched in the standings. Both have played 33 matches. Chicago Fire FC is 28th with 30 points, and Nashville SC is 25th with 33 points. The 3-point gap highlights the competitiveness of this fixture. Despite aiming for the middle of the table with hopes for the top six, both teams have underperformed. This match is a vital chance for them to move up and closer to their season goals.

Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – Top scorers

The home team’s Hugo Cuypers has scored 10 times this season. Midfielder Brian Gutierrez has added 6 goals, and Maren Haile-Selassie has 5. Kellyn Acosta and Fabian Herbers have each scored 3 goals. This shows a strong attacking lineup for the home side.

The away team’s Sam Surridge has 11 goals. Hany Mukhtar, a key midfielder, has scored 8 times. Alex Muyl has 4 goals, while Teal Bunbury and Tyler Boyd have added 3 and 2 goals, respectively. This ensures the home defense will be tested.

Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer 2.00 odds for a Chicago Fire FC win, 3.60 for a draw, and 3.50 for a Nashville SC win. Despite the home advantage, Chicago Fire FC is not the clear favorite. The teams’ similar standings and goals for the season suggest a close match. However, Chicago’s slight edge in scoring might sway some bettors their way.

For alternative bets, the “halftime-fulltime” market has odds of 2.60 for Chicago Fire FC leading at halftime and winning at fulltime. The “draw-no-bet” option offers 1.50 odds for Chicago Fire FC, providing a fallback in case of a draw. The “double-chance” bet at 1.286 for a Chicago win or draw could appeal to cautious bettors.

Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 1.727, indicating an expectation of a high-scoring game. However, the head-to-head trend suggests fewer goals, with most meetings ending with under 3.5 goals. Chicago Fire FC has scored 40 but conceded 59 goals in 33 matches. Nashville SC has a record of 35 goals for and 54 against. Given these stats and the teams’ standings, “Under 2.5” goals at 2.075 odds is an interesting option for bettors.

Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – BTTS Betting

The odds for BTTS are 1.615 for ‘Yes’ and 2.200 for ‘No’. BTTS has occurred in only 2 of their last 6 matches. Chicago Fire FC’s recent home games saw BTTS in 2 out of 5 matches. Nashville SC’s away games had BTTS in 1 out of their last 5. Considering these stats and the teams’ similar league positions, “BTTS: No” at 2.200 is a compelling bet for this match.

Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – Prediction