Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire prediction & analysis
80%
Footrivo pick
Nashville SC or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNashville SC to win ✓59% · @1.75
Double chanceNashville SC or draw ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.07
Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire preview and prediction
The match
Nashville SC host Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 20 September, with kick-off at 02:30 (WAT) at Geodis Park. Nashville SC are 1st with 77 points from 34 games (top of the table), while Chicago Fire sit 4th on 55 points (in the top four). A gap of 22 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Nashville SC's last 5: DLDWW Most recently they drew with Inter Miami 2–2 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Chicago Fire's last 5: LDDDL Most recently they lost to New England Revolution 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Nashville SC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 April 2026, finished Chicago Fire 1–0 Nashville SC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.0 for Nashville SC and 1.1 for Chicago Fire. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Nashville SC 59%, draw 21%, Chicago Fire 20%.
Safer route: Nashville SC or draw (80%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Nashville SC or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Nashville SC 1–1 Chicago Fire. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nashville SC59%fair 1.70 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.80
Chicago Fire20%fair 4.93 · @3.80
3.08Expected goals
2.00Nashville SC xG
1.08Chicago Fire xG
63%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–110%
1–09%
2–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Nashville SC 2.0 – 1.1 Chicago Fire expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?
Our pick is Nashville SC or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?
On our numbers Nashville SC have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chicago Fire 20%.
How many goals will there be in Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?
Our predicted score is Nashville SC 1–1 Chicago Fire, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?
Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at Geodis Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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