Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire: match statistics
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Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nashville SC plays Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: GEODIS Park.
Recent form
Nashville SC has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Chicago Fire has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Nashville SC scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.84. Chicago Fire scores 1.88 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Nashville SC's games and 75% of Chicago Fire's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 75%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.40 per game. Nashville SC takes 12.1 shots per game, while Chicago Fire takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Nashville SC leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 1.12 goals per game after halftime. Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 42% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nashville SC's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Chicago Fire, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Nashville SC | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Nashville SC is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Nashville SC · 0.8 pts / game - Chicago Fire
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Nashville SC is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Nashville SC · 1.88 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Nashville SC is 74% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.84 goals / game - Nashville SC · 1.46 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Nashville SC scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 games), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 games).
Chicago Fire scores in 96% of games (23 of 24 games), while Nashville SC keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Nashville SC
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Nashville SC is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Nashville SC · 1.63 pts / game - Chicago Fire
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nashville SC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Nashville SC
Chicago Fire
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Nashville SC | Liga | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.84 | 3.20 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 63% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 21% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Nashville SC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Chicago Fire. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Nashville SC and Chicago Fire play?
Nashville SC face Chicago Fire on September 20, 2026 in MLS at GEODIS Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?
Nashville SC score 2.00 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire 1.88. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Nashville SC's matches and 75% of Chicago Fire's.
What form are Nashville SC and Chicago Fire in?
Over the last 5 games Nashville SC have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Chicago Fire 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.