Main prediction: Nashville Soccer Club to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
This 20/09 (Sunday), Nashville host Chicago Fire at GEODIS Park (The Castle), at 02:30. Another chapter of a clash that the MLS always reserves as an attraction.
Nashville have accumulated 2.16 points per match in the league. Meanwhile, Chicago Fire have 1.63 points per match. Nashville have a 52.08% chance of winning according to the betting sites.
See on APWin the probable line-ups, where to watch and also the prediction for Nashville vs Chicago Fire in the MLS Soccer.
Prediction for Nashville vs Chicago Fire
Nashville Win
Overview Nashville vs Chicago Fire
Nashville are favourites, with odds of 1.92 and a 52.08% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Nashville Soccer Club, with 6 win(s) against 2 for Chicago Fire. The odds for a Chicago Fire Football Club win are 4.444 and a draw is 4.348.
In the MLS, Nashville have 16 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 50 goal(s) scored and 21 conceded, having Sam Surridge as top scorer with 15 goal(s). Meanwhile, Chicago Fire have 11 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 45 goal(s) scored and 35 conceded, and Hugo Cuypers as top scorer with 13 goal(s).
Nashville are winless in 3 matches in the competition.
Chicago Fire are winless in 5 matches in the competition.
Chicago Fire have conceded goals in their last 11 matches in the league.
Head-to-head between Nashville and Chicago Fire
In 10 clashes, Nashville have the advantage over Chicago Fire: 6 win(s) against 2 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 05/04/2026, in the MLS. Chicago Fire won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Nashville vs Chicago Fire, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Nashville: current form
Nashville's attack is firing: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.
See their performance in this edition of the MLS:
16 win(s), 6 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 2.16 point(s) per match
50 goals scored (2 per match)
Top scorer: Sam Surridge (15 goal(s))
Chicago Fire: current form
For the visitors, Chicago Fire have played 24 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
11 win(s), 6 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.63 point(s) per match
45 goals scored (1.88 per match)
Top scorer: Hugo Cuypers (13 goal(s))
Nashville vs Chicago Fire key players
In the MLS, Sam Surridge carries Nashville Soccer Club's attack with 15 goal(s).
The playmaker is Cristian Espinoza, leading in assists with 9. In the whole season, Sam Surridge has 15 goal(s).
On the other side, Hugo Cuypers is the name that frightens the most for The Men in Red with 13 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Philip Zinckernagel leads in assists with 9. In the whole season, Hugo Cuypers has accumulated 13 goal(s).
Nashville vs Chicago Fire statistics in the MLS
Nashville have an average of 9.32 corners and 1.76 cards per match. Chicago Fire have 9.54 corners and 2.29 cards. The statistics for Nashville vs Chicago Fire are in the table below.
Nashville
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D L D W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 92% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 4 | 1.77 |
| Scored | 2 | 3 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 0.84 | 1 | 0.69 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 67% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 33% | 54% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 76% | 92% | 62% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.6 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.22 | 1.29 |
Chicago Fire
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D D D |
0.8 |
| Home | L D W W W |
2 |
| Away | D D D W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 58% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 1.83 | 1.92 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 0% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 76% | 75% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.76 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.23 | 1.6 |
More tips for Nashville vs Chicago Fire
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Nashville vs Chicago Fire in the MLS:
Correct score prediction for Nashville vs Chicago Fire
Nashville hold the advantage in the head-to-head record and arrive with good attacking output. Our score projection: Nashville 3-1 Chicago Fire. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Nashville vs Chicago Fire
Check out where to watch the live match between Chicago Fire and Nashville:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Nashville and Chicago Fire
The line-ups for Nashville vs Chicago Fire in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Nashville Soccer Club line-up
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3
Maxwell Woledzi
Defender
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4
Jeisson Murillo
Defender
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7
Cristian Espinoza
Forward
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8
Patrick Yazbek
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9
Sam Surridge
Forward
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10
Hany Mukhtar
Midfielder
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16
Matthew Corcoran
Midfielder
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19
Alex Muyl
Forward
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27
Reed Baker-Whiting
Defender
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31
Andy Najar
Defender
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99
Brian Schwake
Goalkeeper
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Chicago Fire Football Club line-up
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1
Christopher Brady
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3
Jack Elliott
Defender
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5
Samual Rogers
Defender
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9
Robert Lewandowski
Forward
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11
Philip Zinckernagel
Forward
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12
Puso Dithejane
Forward
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18
Johan Gomez
Midfielder
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24
Jonathan Dean
Defender
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32
Noah Allen
Defender
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35
Sergio Oregel Jr.
Midfielder
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42
Dje Tah D'Avilla
Midfielder
The Chicago Fire starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Nashville vs Chicago Fire
Match: Nashville vs Chicago Fire
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/09/2026
Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: GEODIS Park (The Castle)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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