Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC – Match Preview

Major League Soccer action resumes at Geodis Park as Nashville SC prepares to host Chicago Fire FC. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th, with a 00:30 GMT kickoff. Both teams are closely matched in the standings. Nashville SC is in 25th place, while Chicago Fire FC is just above at 24th. Each team has 29 points, but Nashville has a game in hand. Aiming to climb higher in the table, both sides are keen to win this match. It is a crucial point in their campaigns.

Nashville SC – Form

At home, Nashville SC’s recent performance has been disappointing. They have struggled to secure a win in their last three matches. However, they achieved a surprising 2-0 victory against Atlanta United on September 14, 2024. Alex Muyl and Hany Mukhtar scored the goals. Before this win, they faced a 0-2 defeat to Austin FC on August 25. A missed penalty from Mukhtar was a significant setback. This loss followed a 0-2 defeat to Mazatlan FC in the Leagues Cup on August 1.

Chicago Fire FC – Form

Chicago Fire FC’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their latest match on September 15, 2024, ended in a 2:1 victory against New York Red Bulls. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they experienced a 1:2 loss to DC United. They were slight favorites in that match. Their third most recent game ended in a 1:4 defeat to Inter Miami CF. Despite the home advantage, they could not secure a win. Tom Barlow, Georgios Koutsias, and Andrew Gutman scored in these matches.

Nashville SC – Chicago Fire FC – Head to Head

The last match between Nashville SC and Chicago Fire FC was on July 9, 2023. Chicago Fire FC won 1:0. In their last 10 matches, Nashville SC has won 2 times, and Chicago Fire FC has won once. This gives the home side a slight advantage. In recent meetings, both teams scored in only 2 of the last 5 matches. This indicates a trend towards more defensive games. The last 3 matches between them have seen fewer than 3.5 goals, suggesting low-scoring games.

Nashville SC – Chicago Fire FC – Standings

In the Major League Soccer standings, Nashville SC and Chicago Fire FC are closely matched. Nashville has played 28 matches, while Chicago Fire FC has played 29. Nashville is in 25th place, with a defensive record of 44 goals conceded and 28 scored. Chicago Fire FC is in 24th place. They have conceded 51 goals and scored 36. Both teams had hoped to be contenders for the top six. Their current positions reflect their struggles to meet those expectations.

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC – Top scorers

Nashville SC’s attack is led by Sam Surridge, who has scored 8 times this season. Hany Mukhtar follows with 6 goals. Teal Bunbury and Alex Muyl have contributed 3 and 2 goals, respectively. Tyler Boyd has also added 2 goals. For Chicago Fire FC, Hugo Cuypers leads with 10 goals. Brian Gutierrez and Maren Haile-Selassie have scored 6 and 5 goals, respectively. Kellyn Acosta and Fabian Herbers have each scored twice this season.

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Nashville SC with odds of 1.95 for a home win. A draw has odds of 3.75, and a Chicago Fire FC win is at 3.60. Despite Nashville’s recent losses, they have 2 wins against Chicago’s 1 in their last 5 matches. The odds suggest a close match, with Nashville slightly favored.

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals line is set at odds of 1.75, and “Under 2.5” goals at 2.05. The last three head-to-head matches featured fewer than 3.5 goals. Nashville SC’s recent matches have shown a mix of outcomes, as have Chicago Fire FC’s. Considering their goal records, a tight match is expected. The “Under 2.5” option at 2.05 odds could offer value, given their recent form.

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are set at 1.667. This suggests a moderate chance of both teams scoring. The head-to-head record and recent matches support this. However, “BTTS: No” at odds of 2.10 could appeal to bettors. This is due to Nashville’s recent scoring challenges.

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC – Prediction