Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC
Chicago Fire welcome Nashville SC to Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 4 April.
There are reasons to suggest goals are on the cards for the Chicago vs Nashville fixture. Therefore, backing Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market looks the ticket, especially at odds of -125.
Chicago Fire won their last game. It was on their travels where Philadelphia Union were beaten 2-1 at Subaru Park. The Fire boasted 56% possession and had four shots on target, while Hugo Cuypers and Jonathan Bamba scored one goal each.
Nashville SC made it three straight victories after a 5-0 home win over Orlando City at Geodis Park. BJ Callaghan's team had eight shots on goal and enjoyed 57% possession, with Sam Surridge scoring a hat-trick.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Nashville have beaten Chicago on four consecutive occasions. In the last clash, Nashville banked a 2-0 win when visiting Soldier Field. The previous 9 H2H meetings have involved six Nashville wins, one Chicago victory and two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC |
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 13:2 | 13 |
| 13 |  Chicago Fire |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. Chicago have had 55.2% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.8 corners.
Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Jonathan Bamba and Jack Elliott both have 3. Philip Zinckernagel has recorded the most assists with 3.
Nashville have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.1 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Boys in Gold average 50.8% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 3.1 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 7.7 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
Sam Surridge is top of the team’s scoring charts with 10, Hany Mukhtar has 3, with Cristian Espinoza and Warren Madrigal both on 2. Cristian Espinoza, Patrick Yazbek and Warren Madrigal have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Joel Waterman, Andrew Gutman, Anton Saletros, Djé D'Avilla, Robin Lod, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.
Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Brian Schwake (GK), Andy Najar, Maxwell Woledzi, Jeisson Palacios, Reed Baker-Whiting, Alex Muyl, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar, Cristian Espinoza.
Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the full betting picture for Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
We look set for a relatively high-scoring MLS clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to getting the best possible value. There are odds of -125 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.
Our job is to consult the latest MLS team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.
Key Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC league stats:
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Nashville to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Cristian Espinoza (Nashville) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS matches. We’ll take a chance at +380 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 4.80 corners for Nashville in their past 10 matches, while the previous three Chicago games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. The Nashville Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -149.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for more than two goals to be scored, Nashville with an Asian Handicap of +0.25 as well as Cristian Espinoza (Nashville) to find the net at any time.
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Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
This MLS encounter sees Chicago Fire available at +133 and Nashville SC priced at +215 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +215 about the draw.
If Chicago only draw with Nashville, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -103 if they’re able to land a victory.
The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -172.
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Sam Surridge can be backed to find the net anytime at +140, with +380 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Chicago have collected six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
Nashville have collected seven losses, two draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
The last Soldier Field meeting saw Nashville beat Chicago 2-0. We’ve seen the past 4 H2H matches at Soldier Field involve two wins for Nashville, one draw and one victory for Chicago.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.40 | 2.00 | 1.40 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| Nashville SC Away Stats |
1-2-7 | 2.70 | 0.80 | 1.90 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 15/06 2025 Chicago 0 Nashville 2
- MLS: 27/04 2025 Nashville 7 Chicago 2
- MLS: 20/10 2024 Chicago 0 Nashville 3
- MLS: 19/09 2024 Nashville 1 Chicago 0
- MLS: 09/07 2023 Chicago 1 Nashville 0
- MLS: 07/05 2023 Nashville 3 Chicago 0
- MLS: 26/09 2021 Chicago 0 Nashville 0
- MLS: 18/07 2021 Nashville 5 Chicago 1
- MLS: 01/11 2020 Nashville 1 Chicago 1
Chicago Fire League Stats
Nashville SC League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Chicago Fire this season are Hugo Cuypers (4), Jonathan Bamba (2), Robin Lod (1)
- Top Assistors for Chicago Fire this season are Andrew Gutman (1), Robin Lod (1)
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Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC Lineups & Team News
Check the Chicago vs Nashville team news before you place your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
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Manager: Gregg Berhalter
Nashville SC Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13:2 | 13 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8:0 | 13 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14:2 | 12 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7:1 | 12 |
| 5 | San Diego | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13:5 | 11 |
| 6 | NYCFC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:6 | 10 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5:2 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Inter Miami | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 10 | Colorado Rapids | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 9 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:9 | 8 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 14 | D.C. United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:4 | 7 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | 7 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:11 | 7 |
| 17 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 6 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 20 | Austin FC | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 5 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:11 | 5 |
| 22 | Atlanta United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:8 | 4 |
| 23 | St. Louis | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 24 | Portland Timbers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7:12 | 4 |
| 25 | Sporting KC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:11 | 4 |
| 26 | NE Revolution | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | 3 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7:14 | 3 |
| 28 | Orlando City | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:17 | 3 |
| 29 | Columbus Crew | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 2 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3:9 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:1 | 9 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 4 | FC Dallas | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 5 | San Diego | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 7 |
| 7 | NYCFC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 11 | Real Salt Lake | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 14 | LA Galaxy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Atlanta United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 16 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 18 | Minnesota Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | NE Revolution | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 21 | Chicago Fire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 26 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
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