Chicago Fire will be looking for their first victory in history against Nashville SC when they exchange tackles at Soldier Field on 26th of September 2021 at 20:00 EAT.
Chicago Fire will be aiming to make amends in this match coming from 2-3 MLS in the hands of New England Revolution in their previous match. In that game, they had 60% possession, 26 shots 10 of them on target and goals scored by Terán (40′) and Giménez (63′). New England Revolution got 40% possession 18 shots with seven on target and goals by Kessler (11′), Bunbury (62′) and Gil (91′).
Nashville on the other hand gets into this match following an exemplary 1-5 MLS triumph over Inter Miami in their last game. In that match, they had 45% possession, 18 shots with 10 of them on target and goals from Mukhtar (6′, 48′), Zimmerman (39′), Leal (70′) and Johnston (96′). Inter Miami got nine attempts on goal with four on target and a goal scored by Higuaín (64′).
Nashville is in the second place on the Eastern Conference Standings table with 44 points while Chicago Fire is in the 12th out 14 places with 23 points. Also, Nashville has won five and lost one out their six previous matches played while Chicago lost five out and won only one of their last six matches.
Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC head to head
This duo has played against each other thrice since 2020, both sides won a match and the other match ended in draw.
- Nashville 5-1 Chicago 18/07/21
- Nashville 1-1 Chicago 01/11/20
- Chicago 3-1 Nashville 06/02/20
Home
- Chicago 2-3 New England
- Montreal 2-0 Chicago
- DC United 3-0 Chicago
- Kansas City 2-0 Chicago
- New York 0-1 Chicago
Away
- Miami 1-5 Nashville
- Toronto 2-1 Nashville
- Montreal 0-1 Nashville
- Nashville 3-1New York City
- Atlanta 0-2 Nashville
Chicago Fire team news
Brian Gutierrez, Francisco Calvo and Kenneth Kronholm remains on the sidelines for this match due to injuries.
Nashville SC team news
Handwalla Bwana is the only injury concern for the visitors and will miss out this match.
Prediction and odds
- Nashville SC Win
- Goals over 2.5
- Draw
