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Nashville SC - Chicago Fire
USA MLS - Geodis Park
*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Nashville vs Chicago Fire Picks & Predictions
Surely, Sunday’s MLS brawl at Geodis Park between Nashville and Chicago Fire is going to be packed with interesting moments in the two penalty boxes. However, we advise you to quickly go through our key Nashville vs Chicago Fire betting tips before adding this match to your bet slip.
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Under 0.5 Chicago Fire Goals
Although there’s a world-class player such as Xherdan Shaqiri on the visiting team’s roster, we feel quite comfortable with our primary Nashville vs Chicago Fire prediction this week. After all, Nashville’s backline is second to none with only six goals scored since the start of the season.
Some experts thought coach Gary Smith’s boys will crack under the pressure against Atlanta United yet nothing of the sort happened on the 29th of April. Nashville emerged as convincing victors at GEODIS Park with Atlanta United’s only goal being the result of a controversial penalty given by the ref.
Nashville to Win
As we mentioned in our previous Nashville vs Chicago Fire prediction, coach Gary Smith’s boys pipped Atlanta United last week. Thiago Almada and his colleagues are a team far superior to Chicago Fire so Sunday’s head-to-head should be a walk in the park compared to last week’s hustle.
Another reason behind our betting tip is the fact that Chicago Fire have never won a game against Nashville. Sure, only three games were ever played between these two fantastic clubs but one of them ended with a Nashville win while the remaining two had no victors.
Exclusive Nashville vs Chicago Fire H2H Record & Bookmakers
This part of the article, as you are probably aware, is dedicated to the sensational Nashville vs Chicago Fire odds supplied by DraftKings. For more MLS predictions, go check out our special article.
Head to Head
26/09/21
USA MLS USA
Chicago Fire
Nashville SC
0
0
18/07/21
USA MLS USA
Nashville SC
Chicago Fire
5
1
01/11/20
USA MLS USA
Nashville SC
Chicago Fire
1
1
06/02/20
Europe Friendlies Europe
Chicago Fire
Nashville SC
3
1
21/02/18
World Club Friendlies World
Chicago Fire
Nashville SC
0
0
Last Five - Nashville SC
29/05/23
USA MLS USA
Columbus Crew
Nashville SC
1
3
W
23/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
Inter Miami CF
Nashville SC
2
1
L
20/05/23
USA MLS USA
Charlotte FC
Nashville SC
1
2
W
18/05/23
USA MLS USA
Inter Miami CF
Nashville SC
1
2
W
13/05/23
USA MLS USA
DC United
Nashville SC
1
1
D
Last Five - Chicago Fire
27/05/23
USA MLS USA
New England Revolution
Chicago Fire
3
3
D
25/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
Austin FC
Chicago Fire
0
2
W
21/05/23
USA MLS USA
Atlanta United
Chicago Fire
3
3
D
17/05/23
USA MLS USA
Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire
2
1
L
13/05/23
USA MLS USA
St. Louis City SC
Chicago Fire
0
1
W
Nashville odds: -128 – 55.0%
Draw odds: +270 – 26.0%
Chicago Fire odds: +365 – 19.0%
Chicago Fire’s odds at +365 give them a laughable win probability – 19.0%. It’s no wonder why we expect to see under 0.5 Chicago Fire Goals. The 43.1% chance that the bookies give our key betting tip might be enough for it to be successful. Especially, when you are aware of the fact that Nashville are the expected winners with a massive 55.0% win probability ahead of Sunday’s game at GEODIS Park.
Nashville vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News
Nashville
Coach Gary Smith’s boys are making winning in MLS seem easy these days. Atlanta United were thought to be an even opponent to Nashville yet they barely had goalscoring opportunities to begin with last week. GEODIS Park is a true fortress in the hands of Gary Smith and his players and we’re certain that if the players’ conduct doesn’t take a significant hit on Sunday, our Nashville vs Chicago Fire predictions should be on the right track to success.
Predicted lineup – Willis (GK), Lovitz, Zimmerman, Maher, Moore, Picault, Godoy, McCarthy, Muyl, Bunbury & Mukhtar
Chicago Fire
How can your players have the confidence to perform when they lack home-field support? Soldier Field isn’t what it once was as Chicago Fire have the lowest attendance in the Eastern Conference this season. With an average attendance of 6,061, Chicago Fire’s home-field advantage will amount to nothing versus Nashville on the 7th of May.
Predicted lineup – Brady (GK), Navarro, Czichos, Teran, Souquet, Gimenez, Navarro, Mueller, Gutierrez, Haile-Selassie & Kamara
Starting Lineups
Nashville SC
Chicago Fire
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Walker Zimmerman
If Nashville maintain their ability to fend off the opposition’s attackers, we just might see something rare – a defender to challenge the MVP award in MLS this season. Walker Zimmerman has been simply breathtaking this season, and as a result, Nashville have the best defensive record in the league.
With barely six goals conceded in 10 MLS games, Nashville are a true nightmare to play against and it’s all due to Zimmerman’s presence at the heart of the defense. We don’t dare think of how Nashville would look like with a Walker Zimmerman-shaped hole at the back.
Nashville vs Chicago Fire – Questions, Answers, and More
- What’s the venue? – This match will be held at GEODIS Park.
- Which bookmaker would you recommend? – We keep DraftKings in high regard as the bookie has some interesting Nashville vs Chicago Fire odds for you this week.
- Will Walker Zimmerman play on Sunday? – Yes, Nashville’s key defender and team captain is fit and ready for action.