Nashville vs Chicago Fire Prediction 27 April 2025
🔊Nashville and Chicago Fire are gearing up for another MLS showdown. Both teams sit mid-table, eager to climb the standings. Nashville have been impressive at home, consistently scoring over 1.5 goals in most matches. Meanwhile, Chicago boast a strong attacking line but frequently concede, making their games unpredictable and filled with goals. Motivation could be the key factor here, as each team looks for an opportunity to rise higher in the league table.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 19 October 2024 and ended with a 0-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter:
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Nashville and Chicago Fire:
- 7 matches played;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 1, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 13 to 3;
- average total in the first half - 1.29, in the second half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 2.29.
Head-to-head statistics Nashville - Chicago Fire

Nashville Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Seattle Sounders hosting Nashville. The match concluded with a 3-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics:
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 7.
Nashville have been delivering consistent performances at home, known for their solid defense. In recent home fixtures, they've effectively kept opponents from scoring big, with matches often seeing under 2.5 goals. Their playing style is centered around ball control and gradually building offensive plays through the midfield. However, they occasionally struggle with creativity to break through tightly packed defensive lines. In their latest match against Chicago Fire, they secured a 3-0 victory, boosting their confidence in front of their fans.
Match Results: Nashville

Chicago Fire Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS, where they faced Chicago Fire away. The game ended with a scoreline of 2-3.
Here are the match stats:
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 9.
Chicago Fire are showing confidence on the road, thanks to their dynamic attack and ability to create scoring opportunities even against tough opponents. However, the club struggles with a lack of defensive discipline, often conceding more than one goal per match. Despite this, the team consistently delivers offensively, with most away games ending with goals from both sides.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.
Statistics: Nashville vs Chicago Fire
- number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- number of wins: 4 vs 3;
- win percentage: 44% vs 33%;
- number of losses: 4 vs 3;
- number of draws: 1 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 3;
- number of losses: 4 vs 4;
- number of draws: 1 vs 3.
- Chicago Fire won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.86, the guests - 0.43;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Nashville vs Chicago Fire
- average total in the tournament: 2.56 vs 3.44;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.78;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.78;
- Nashville: average total at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Chicago Fire: average total away in the tournament - 2.2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.6) vs 1.6 (away - 2.2).
- Chicago Fire have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 games against Nashville (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9 (5.71 - for home team and 3.29 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 8.25 (5.25 - for home team and 3 - for away team).
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.33; at home field - 5.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 5.2.
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.78, away - 3.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.4.
- Nashville have taken under 5.5 corners in 7 of last 8 home games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.28 (2.14 for home team and 2.14 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (2.25 for home team and 1.75 for away team).
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.33; at home - 1.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; at home - 1.2.
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.89, away - 1.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Nashville vs Chicago Fire
- number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Nashville at home - 2 (40%);
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 5 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Nashville at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 5 (100%).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (MLS).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in last 6 away games (MLS).
Editorial Prediction
An exciting clash is anticipated between these two teams. Given that both clubs consistently find the back of the net and struggle defensively, betting on over 2.5 goals seems like a well-founded choice for this match-up. Moreover, trends indicate a high likelihood of this scenario playing out.