Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire prediction, betting picks, and odds for this MLS game. Explore predicted lineups and Same Game Parlay insights.
Grayson Parker - September 19, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT
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Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 19, 2026 |
Game Time | 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Nashville, GEODIS Park |
Our Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire prediction lands on an MLS matchup where the Eastern Conference leaders host a Chicago side desperate to snap a nasty slump at GEODIS Park.
Nashville SC sit atop the Eastern Conference on 54 points from a 16-3-6 run through 25 games, and a home win would clinch their spot in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Chicago Fire arrive fifth in the East on 39 points with an 11-7-6 record, but Gregg Berhalter's group are winless in six across all competitions and need a spark in Music City.
Nashville SC have won their last four home games against Chicago in all competitions, and the overall series shows four home wins and two away wins with no ties.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Recent Results
Nashville are chasing a win to end a three-game skid after a 2-2 tie with Inter Miami CF, yet they remain nine points clear atop the Eastern Conference and undefeated in 17 of their last 19 games in Major League Soccer. Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge headline an attack that keeps finding the net at home.
Chicago are stuck in a genuine slump, winless in six across all competitions and failing to win their last five games in Major League Soccer. Maren Haile-Selassie's late strike was a mere consolation in a 2-1 home loss to New England. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 14 of Chicago's last 17 games in MLS, with Hugo Cuypers and Robert Lewandowski leading the line.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Nashville Soccer Club: Warren Madrigal (Injured/out)
Chicago Fire: Alan Franco (Injured/out), Mthokozisi Mbokazi (Injured/out)
Nashville Soccer Club
Warren Madrigal is Nashville SC's only injury concern for this game. Expect two changes, with Edvard Tagseth and Elias Saad both pushing for recalls into the starting group.
Chicago Fire
Chicago will be without injured pair Alan Franco and Mthokozisi Mbokazi. Winger Jonathan Bamba is back from injury, Andrew Gutman could be recalled to shore up the defense, and Robin Lod and Maren Haile-Selassie are both pushing for recalls.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup
Nashville Soccer Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Schwake; R. Baker-Whiting, M. Woledzi, J. Palacios, A. Nájar; E. Tagseth, M. Corcoran; E. Saad, H. Mukhtar, C. Espinoza; S. Surridge
Chicago Fire
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Brady; N. Allen, A. Gutman, J. Elliott, J. Dean; S. O. Jr., D. D'Avilla, R. Lod; M. Haile-Selassie, R. Lewandowski, P. Zinckernagel
Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Key Stats & Game Facts
- There have been 10+ shots on target in 3 of the last 4 games between Chicago Fire FC and Nashville SC (Major League Soccer).
- Nashville SC have won without conceding in 3 of their last 5 games vs Chicago Fire FC (Major League Soccer).
- Hugo Cuypers has scored in 9 of his last 10 games (Major League Soccer).
- Sam Surridge has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 8 games (Major League Soccer).
- Joel Waterman has been carded in 3 of his last 4 games (Major League Soccer).
Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a 2-0 Nashville win. The hosts are clear favorites on the moneyline, they own this home series, and a Chicago side winless in six simply hasn't shown enough to spring an upset at GEODIS Park.
Best Picks
Robert Turdean to record over 0.5 shots on target for Chicago Fire in Player Shots On Target. This sits in the Player Shots On Target market, and the numbers back it: the projection shows a strong edge, with implied bookmaker odds of around 27.78% well below the model's estimated probability of 47.06%. In an open game where Chicago are expected to push forward for goals, Turdean testing the keeper makes plenty of sense.
Daniel Lovitz to record over 0.5 shots for Nashville SC in Player Shots. This falls in the Player Shots market, and it carries a compelling edge: a projected probability of 69.59% against implied bookmaker odds of around 41.67% represents a healthy gap in favor of the pick. With Nashville the home favorites pushing forward, Lovitz getting a shot away is a smart angle.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Same Game Parlay
Our four-leg Same Game Parlay pairs Sam Surridge over 0.5 shots on target, Hany Mukhtar over 2.5 shots, Both Teams To Score Yes and Robert Lewandowski as an anytime scorer in an open matchup.
Surridge is dialed in as a shooter, recording 1+ shots on target across all 8 of his last 8 appearances in MLS, so getting one on frame looks very achievable here.
Mukhtar is Nashville's shot machine, attempting 3+ shots in 6 of his 7 most recent MLS outings, and clearing 2.5 shots should be right in his wheelhouse.
Both Teams To Score fits an open game between two attacking sides, and this leg has landed in 10 of Chicago Fire FC's last 10 games, giving the parlay real backbone.
Lewandowski remains a lethal finisher, having found the net in 3 of his 4 most recent MLS appearances, so trusting the star striker to score once more is a sensible fourth leg.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +330 and is as short as +280 elsewhere. Shopping between books could net you an extra $5 on a $10 stake from top to bottom of that range.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Talking Points
The headline storyline is Nashville's fortress. The hosts are undefeated at home in 2026 MLS regular season play, holding an 11-0-1 record across 12 games at GEODIS Park, and a win clinches a playoff berth. On the other side, Chicago brought in Robert Lewandowski as a Designated Player on a free transfer in June 2026 after his FC Barcelona deal expired, and Gregg Berhalter recently called him "the ultimate professional" for his work ethic and leadership. The problem is Chicago's slump, winless in six, and cracking Nashville's home form is a tall order even with Lewandowski leading the line.
Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Predictions FAQs
What is the prediction for Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire?
Nashville Soccer Club is projected to earn a 2-0 home victory against Chicago Fire. The hosts lead the Eastern Conference, while Chicago enters the contest winless in six games across all competitions.
What is the latest team news for Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire?
Warren Madrigal is the only injury concern for Nashville Soccer Club, while Edvard Tagseth and Elias Saad are pushing for recalls. Chicago Fire will be without injured defenders Alan Franco and Mthokozisi Mbokazi, though winger Jonathan Bamba has returned from injury.
When is the Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire US MLS game?
The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, kicking off at 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT.
Where is Nashville Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire being played?
The game is being played at GEODIS Park in Nashville.
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