Nashville SC 58%Draw 21%Chicago Fire 21%Expected goals 1.98 – 1.10
79%
Betarazi pick
Nashville SC or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultNashville SC to win ✓58% · @1.75
Double chanceNashville SC or draw ✓79% · @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 10.09
Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 20 September the Major League Soccer brings Nashville SC against Chicago Fire at Geodis Park. Kick-off: 02:30 WAT. In the table, Nashville SC are 1st, leading the league, on 77 points after 34 matches; Chicago Fire are 4th (among the top four) with 55. There are 22 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Nashville SC, last 5: DLDWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Inter Miami, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Chicago Fire, last 5: LDDDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to New England Revolution, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Nashville SC, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.7 for Chicago Fire.
Head to head
When they last met (5 Apr 2026) it ended Chicago Fire 1–0 Nashville SC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nashville SC 2.0 xG, Chicago Fire 1.1 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 59% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nashville SC 58%, draw 21%, Chicago Fire 21%.
Lower-risk option: Nashville SC or draw (79%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Nashville SC or draw (79%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nashville SC 1–1 Chicago Fire. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nashville SC58%fair 1.72 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.80
Chicago Fire21%fair 4.83 · @3.80
3.08Expected goals
1.98Nashville SC xG
1.10Chicago Fire xG
63%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?
On our numbers Nashville SC have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chicago Fire 21%.
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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