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Sept. 20, 2026 1 week, 6 days from now VS

Match Analysis

Nashville SC Chicago Fire
Nashville SC D W W W W D
Chicago Fire L L D W D W
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Chicago Fire Nashville SC 1 - 0 April 5, 2026
Chicago Fire Nashville SC 0 - 2 June 15, 2025
Nashville SC Chicago Fire 7 - 2 April 27, 2025
Chicago Fire Nashville SC 0 - 3 October 20, 2024
Nashville SC Chicago Fire 1 - 0 September 19, 2024
Chicago Fire Nashville SC 1 - 0 July 9, 2023

Nashville SC Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Sep 4, 26 Away New York City FC 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 30, 26 Home FC Cincinnati 4 - 0 Win
Aug 23, 26 Home Columbus Crew 3 - 2 Win
Aug 19, 26 Away New York Red Bulls 0 - 1 Win
Aug 16, 26 Home Inter Miami 4 - 1 Win
Aug 1, 26 Away DC United 2 - 2 Draw

Chicago Fire Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Sep 4, 26 Away Crown Legacy 4 - 0 Loss
Aug 30, 26 Away Columbus Crew II 4 - 0 Loss
Aug 29, 26 Away Seattle Sounders 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 23, 26 Home Fort Lauderdale CF 3 - 1 Win
Aug 22, 26 Away New York Red Bulls 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 19, 26 Away Orlando City SC 1 - 2 Win

Major League Soccer Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Nashville SC 22 16 4 2 47 17 +30 52
5 Chicago Fire 21 11 4 6 39 28 +11 37

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 59.07% likelihood that both Nashville SC and Chicago Fire will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Nashville SC to win
This prediction indicates that Nashville SC has a 64.7% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 19.47 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 63.61% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 66.84% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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