Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Nashville SC and Chicago Fire FC who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Nashville SC appear to have a good chance to add three more points to their season account, as they face Chicago Fire FC in round 26 of the Major League Soccer season. They will surely end up frustrated, should they fail to beat the visitors at Geodis Park this coming Sunday.
Nashville SC have taken the lead in the Major League Soccer after collecting 54 points from their initial 25 encounters. Chicago Fire FC trail by 15 points after 24 rounds, leaving them as number 5 in the table on 39 points.
Form: Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC
Nashville SC Form
Nashville SC have been too mediocre in their last three matches, where a win has failed to come their way. Against New York City FC, they recorded a 0-0 draw, before coming up short against Toronto FC, who ran out 2-1 winners. Lately, they recorded another draw in a 2-2 match with Inter Miami CF. Nashville SC swept all opposition aside in the six most recent Major League Soccer matches at their home ground. They won all six, adding 18 points to their account, whilst scoring 15 and conceding four goals.
Chicago Fire FC Form
Chicago Fire FC are winless in their last three matches, but managed a 4-4 draw with Toronto FC and a 1-1 draw with Inter Miami CF. In their most recent match, they were defeated 1-2 at the hands of New England Revolution. Chicago Fire FC managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring 14 time and letting in 12.
Betting facts for Nashville SC and Chicago Fire FC
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Nashville SC and Chicago Fire FC played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Nashville SC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Nashville SC have won the last 4 home matches in a row while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Nashville SC have won the last 4 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Nashville SC have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the Major League Soccer while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- In the last 4 Nashville SC home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Chicago Fire FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chicago Fire FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Chicago Fire FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Sam Surridge brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Nashville SC will start him against Chicago Fire FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Maren Haile-Selassie, who notched up five goals in his past six games.
Popular betting markets: Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC
Full-time result
Nashville SC won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Chicago Fire FC won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost three in this run. Amazingly, Nashville SC are on a streak of 13 home matches without defeat. Amazingly, Chicago Fire FC failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 matches. Nashville SC have not lost to Chicago Fire FC in 5 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Nashville SC scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Chicago Fire FC scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 11 consecutive Chicago Fire FC games. Nashville SC will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Sunday, as Chicago Fire FC have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Nashville SC have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Chicago Fire FC.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Nashville SC, who scored an average of two goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Chicago Fire FC played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.9 goals themselves during this run. Chicago Fire FC scored at least one goal in their last 21 matches.
Be sure not to miss out on the latest news about Nashville SC
Download our brand new App and follow your favorite players, clubs, and much more
