Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 6 match between Chicago Fire FC and Nashville SC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Nashville SC come to Soldier Field for the Major League Soccer match this coming Sunday, Chicago Fire FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

A glance at the Major League Soccer table reveals that the current difference between the teams is six points and 12 places.

Team form: Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC

Chicago Fire FC Form

Their last three matches saw Chicago Fire FC drawing 0-0 with Columbus Crew, losing 1-2 against DC United before beating Philadelphia Union by 1-2. Chicago Fire FC won three of their previous six matches at Soldier Field in the Major League Soccer. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring 11 goals to eight against.

Nashville SC Form

Nashville SC are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Columbus Crew by 0-1. This was followed by a 1-1 with Inter Miami CF and a 5-0 win against Orlando City. Nashville SC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by 11 goals to five.

Betting stats and facts for Chicago Fire FC and Nashville SC

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Chicago Fire FC and Nashville SC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC

Sam Surridge scored seven goals in six Major League Soccer games for Nashville SC. This took his total for the season up to seven goals scored in Major League Soccer. Hugo Cuypers is the man to point out for the home side, scoring four times in six Major League Soccer outings.

Betting markets: Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC

Full-time result

Chicago Fire FC claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing three. Nashville SC won two of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost five of the games in this run. Nashville SC remained unbeaten in their last 5 games on the bounce.

Both teams to score

Chicago Fire FC scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Curiously, Nashville SC only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Nashville SC have kept their opponents from scoring six times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Chicago Fire FC have been able to keep a clean sheet in two of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out nine times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Chicago Fire FC, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Nashville SC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.1 goals in these matches.