Nashville SC

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Chicago Fire FC

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Take BTTS Yes With Confidence

There’s an attractive -163 available when it comes to Nashville and Chicago both scoring at least one goal. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.

Nashville Claimed 3-0 Win in Previous H2H

Nashville SC were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Lumen Field, Seattle Sounders claimed a 3-0 win. BJ Callaghan's team enjoyed 52% possession and eight shots on target.

Chicago Fire lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Soldier Field, they were beaten 3-2 by FC Cincinnati. The Fire had five shots on goal and recorded 57% possession, while Hugo Cuypers and Brian Gutierrez were on the scoresheet.

Nashville have won the last two head-to-heads against Chicago. On their travels, a 3-0 win was secured at Soldier Field and that was preceded by a 1-0 home success at Geodis Park. We’ve seen four Nashville wins, one Chicago victory and two draws for the past 7 matches involving these teams.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Nashville SC logo Nashville SC 14 7 3 4 24 16 8 24:16 24
15 Chicago Fire logo Chicago Fire 13 5 4 4 24 24 0 24:24 19
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Nashville SC – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals from 11.4 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal. Nashville have had 52.2% possession and 5.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 8.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.3 corners.

Sam Surridge is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Hany Mukhtar, Josh Bauer, Alex Muyl and Ahmed Qasem each have 2. The top assist makers are Edvard Tagseth, Walker Zimmerman and Daniel Lovitz, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Chicago Fire – Last 10 League Games

Chicago have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.4% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Hugo Cuypers is the leading goalscorer with 6, Brian Gutierrez has 3, with Philip Zinckernagel and Andrew Gutman getting 2. Look no further than Jonathan Bamba for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nashville SC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joe Willis (GK), Andy Najar, Jeisson Palacios, Jack Maher, Daniel Lovitz, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Jacob Shaffelburg, Hany Mukhtar, Alex Muyl, Sam Surridge.

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Chris Brady (GK), Omari Glasgow, Sam Rogers, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Kellyn Acosta, Mauricio Pineda, Philip Zinckernagel, Brian Gutierrez, Jonathan Bamba, Hugo Cuypers.

Expert MLS Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Nashville games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 19 Nashville games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Nashville games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in all of the last 5 Chicago games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Chicago games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 straight Chicago games on the road.

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Nashville and Chicago both look capable of finding the net and we’re really taken by the -163 available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. This means a nice potential return for this MLS encounter.

If you want to deviate slightly from BTTS Yes, Over 2.5 Goals is a viable option. You need a minimum of three goals to be scored but it doesn’t matter which team finds the net.

BTTS Yes Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 61.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -163 Bet Now bet365 logo
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Correct Score Prediction

Nashville Nashville logo 1 - 1 Chicago logo Chicago

Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +550. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Props

Top Pick: Brian Gutierrez to Score +390 bet365 logo

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago) has registered three goals in his past six MLS matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +390.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -138 bet365 logo

It’s been four consecutive Nashville home games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -138 that the sides fall short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Nashville Logo Nashville
Total
8.70 5.40 3.30
Home
9.10 5.00 4.10
Away
9.40 5.10 4.30
Chicago Logo Chicago
Total
9.00 3.80 5.20
Home
9.00 4.10 4.90
Away
8.20 3.50 4.70

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Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Nashville Victory

With the bookies giving them a 52% probability of winning, Nashville SC might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -110 price of winning this MLS clash. Chicago Fire are the outsiders at +290 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -188 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Sam Surridge Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There is +143 available that Sam Surridge finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +380.

Player Goals

Sam Surridge (Nashville)
First
+143
Anytime
+380
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Hany Mukhtar (Nashville)
First
+180
Anytime
+480
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Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)
First
+245
Anytime
+600
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Omari Glasgow (Chicago)
First
+290
Anytime
+700
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Team Stats

Nashville SC logo Nashville SC League Stats

Chicago Fire logo Chicago Fire League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Nashville vs Chicago team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The MLS squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire Lineups

Nashville SC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Chicago Fire Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Nashville SC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Joe Willis
31 Andy Najar 4 Jeisson Palacios 5 Jack Maher 2 Daniel Lovitz
8 Patrick Yazbek 20 Edvard Tagseth
14 Jacob Shaffelburg 10 Hany Mukhtar 19 Alex Muyl
9 Sam Surridge
1 Chris Brady
26 Omari Glasgow 5 Sam Rogers 3 Jack Elliott 15 Andrew Gutman
23 Kellyn Acosta 22 Mauricio Pineda
11 Philip Zinckernagel 17 Brian Gutierrez 19 Jonathan Bamba
9 Hugo Cuypers

Chicago Fire Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Nashville SC Substitutes

  • 6Bryan Acosta
  • 7Gaston Brugman
  • 12Teal Bunbury
  • 22Josh Bauer
  • 23Taylor Washington
  • 24Jonathan Perez
  • 33C. Applewhite
  • 37Ahmed Qasem
  • 99Brian Schwake

Chicago Fire Substitutes

  • 7Maren Haile-Selassie
  • 12Tom Barlow
  • 24Jonathan Dean
  • 25Jeffrey Gal
  • 34Omar Gonzalez
  • 35Sergio Oregel
  • 36Justin Reynolds
  • 38Christopher Cupps
  • 42Dje Davilla

Previous Nashville SC Lineups

19 Apr MLS
Seattle Sounders 3-0 Nashville SC
12 Apr MLS
Nashville SC 2-1 Real Salt Lake
05 Apr MLS
Charlotte FC 2-1 Nashville SC
29 Mar MLS
Nashville SC 1-2 FC Cincinnati
22 Mar MLS
Nashville SC 3-0 CF Montréal
16 Mar MLS
Philadelphia 1-3 Nashville SC

Previous Chicago Fire Lineups

19 Apr MLS
Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati
13 Apr MLS
Chicago Fire 0-0 Inter Miami
05 Apr MLS
NY Red Bulls 2-1 Chicago Fire
29 Mar MLS
Chicago Fire 1-1 CF Montréal
22 Mar MLS
Vancouver 1-3 Chicago Fire
15 Mar MLS
Toronto FC 1-2 Chicago Fire

Injuries & Suspensions

Nashville SC Injury Table

Type Name Info
Maximus Ekk Knee
Tyler Boyd Knee

Chicago Fire Injury Table

Type Name Info
Chris Mueller Personal reason
Chase Gasper Lower leg

USA FlagMLS Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 14 9 2 3 27:14 29
2 FC Cincinnati 14 9 2 3 19:15 29
3 Vancouver 13 8 4 1 24:10 28
4 Columbus Crew 14 7 6 1 22:14 27
5 Minnesota Utd 14 7 4 3 22:13 25
6 San Diego 14 7 3 4 25:16 24
7 Nashville SC 14 7 3 4 24:16 24
8 Orlando City 14 6 6 2 27:16 24
9 Portland Timbers 14 6 5 3 23:20 23
10 Los Angeles FC 14 6 4 4 25:20 22
11 Inter Miami 13 6 4 3 24:21 22
12 NYCFC 14 6 3 5 15:14 21
13 Seattle Sounders 14 5 5 4 21:19 20
14 Charlotte FC 14 6 1 7 21:21 19
15 Chicago Fire 13 5 4 4 24:24 19
16 Colorado Rapids 14 5 4 5 16:20 19
17 SJ Earthquakes 14 5 3 6 29:23 18
18 NY Red Bulls 14 5 3 6 20:17 18
19 NE Revolution 12 5 3 4 12:10 18
20 Austin FC 14 5 3 6 9:16 18
21 Houston Dynamo 14 4 4 6 15:19 16
22 FC Dallas 13 4 4 5 15:22 16
23 Real Salt Lake 14 4 2 8 13:19 14
24 D.C. United 14 3 5 6 13:25 14
25 Toronto FC 14 3 4 7 16:18 13
26 Sporting KC 14 3 3 8 19:24 12
27 St. Louis 14 2 5 7 11:19 11
28 Atlanta United 14 2 5 7 14:24 11
29 CF Montréal 14 1 4 9 8:23 7
30 LA Galaxy 14 0 4 10 12:33 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Nashville SC 9 6 2 1 19:7 20
2 Philadelphia 8 5 2 1 17:8 17
3 NY Red Bulls 7 5 1 1 17:6 16
4 Vancouver 7 5 1 1 16:8 16
5 Los Angeles FC 7 5 1 1 12:4 16
6 FC Cincinnati 6 5 1 0 10:4 16
7 San Diego 8 4 3 1 15:6 15
8 Charlotte FC 7 5 0 2 14:7 15
9 Columbus Crew 8 4 3 1 13:8 15
10 NYCFC 7 5 0 2 9:5 15
11 Orlando City 7 4 2 1 19:11 14
12 Minnesota Utd 7 4 2 1 13:6 14
13 Portland Timbers 7 3 3 1 11:10 12
14 Austin FC 8 3 3 2 5:6 12
15 Seattle Sounders 5 3 2 0 14:5 11
16 SJ Earthquakes 8 3 2 3 22:14 11
17 Inter Miami 7 3 2 2 13:12 11
18 Colorado Rapids 7 3 2 2 10:11 11
19 Houston Dynamo 8 3 1 4 11:13 10
20 D.C. United 7 2 3 2 7:7 9
21 Atlanta United 8 2 3 3 10:11 9
22 Chicago Fire 6 1 4 1 7:7 7
23 Real Salt Lake 6 2 1 3 5:5 7
24 NE Revolution 5 2 1 2 4:4 7
25 Sporting KC 6 2 1 3 9:11 7
26 St. Louis 7 1 3 3 5:7 6
27 Toronto FC 7 1 2 4 3:6 5
28 FC Dallas 6 1 1 4 4:9 4
29 CF Montréal 5 0 2 3 3:10 2
30 LA Galaxy 6 0 2 4 6:14 2