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MLS: Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Get ready for some top-notch MLS action in the game between Chicago Fire and Nashville SC. Our seasoned betting experts have got you covered with valuable insights into team stats, expert betting tips, and the hottest odds.

This Saturday at Soldier Field we have two teams with contrasting runs of form face off in the MLS. In one corner, we have the Chicago Fire sitting in 13th place in the Eastern Conference with 23 points. In the other corner, we have Nashville SC, currently in second place with an impressive 38 points on the board. The previous meeting between these two clubs saw Nashville come out on top 3-0 at GEODIS Park in May. Can the Fire turn things around this time, or will NSC prove to be too hot to handle?

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Chicago Fire FC Form

In their last three matches, Chicago Fire FC beat Portland Timbers by 1-2 and Sporting Kansas City by 0-1, before losing against Orlando City by 3-1. In their last six Major League Soccer home matches, the Fire bagged two wins. They drew three times and lost once. They scored ten and conceded nine goals.

Nashville SC Form

Nashville SC collected one win from their last three matches, as CF Montreal won by 1-0. Columbus Crew was too strong as well, winning 2-0, before NSC won 2-0 against DC United. In their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer, the Music won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying seven goals conceded and six scored.

Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Chicago Fire FC and Nashville SC. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Chicago Fire FC have scored in 14 of the last 15 home matches
  • In 7 of the last 9 home matches Chicago Fire FC played, both teams scored
  • Chicago Fire FC have not lost 11 of the last 13 home matches
  • In 7 of the last 9 Chicago Fire FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Chicago Fire FC have scored in 11 of the last 13 matches
  • In the last 17 Nashville SC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Nashville SC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Nashville SC have scored in 15 of the last 17 matches
  • In 6 of the last 8 away matches Nashville SC played, both teams scored
  • Nashville SC have conceded in 10 of the last 11 matches

Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC – Players in Form

Hany Mukhtar has been the most prolific player for Nashville, scoring four times in six games. He may be on a three-game scoring drought, but it’s surely only a matter of time before he’s back on target.

Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC Betting Tips

Full-time result

Chicago Fire FC has only managed to come out victorious in two of their previous 10 home matches, but the hosts are not going down without a fight! With seven draws and only one loss, they’re determined to turn things around. Meanwhile, Nashville SC has a decent record on the road, winning three out of 10 games and coming away with three draws and four losses. The Music is also unbeaten in four straight games against Chicago.

Both teams to score

Chicago Fire FC scored the first goal in four of their last ten games, while Nashville SC managed to get the opening goal in five games. But wait, there’s more! Nashville has only kept one clean sheet in their previous ten matches, so Chicago is probably itching to score. The hosts claimed three clean sheets in the same run.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Chicago Fire FC, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Nashville SC, who managed to score 1.6 times in those matches.

Match predictions: Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Chicago Fire FC and Nashville SC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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