Nashville SC 3-0 Chicago Fire: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Nashville return home needing to convert their strong league position into a decisive response after an uneven road spell. Chicago bring enough attacking quality to threaten, particularly through Lewandowski and Zinckernagel, but their recent results and transition defending make this a demanding trip. The absence of Mbokazi is particularly awkward against Surridge’s physical movement and Mukhtar’s ability to find runners between the lines. Chicago’s earlier win in this fixture gives them a reference point, but Nashville’s home environment and deeper attacking structure set the tone.

Head-to-head analysis

Nashville have dominated the broader recent series and have been particularly forceful against Chicago at GEODIS Park. Chicago’s win in the April reverse fixture is an important counterpoint: disciplined defensive work and a clinical moment can still disrupt Nashville’s preferred rhythm.

Injuries and absences

Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s absence is the most significant personnel issue, depriving Chicago of pace in recovery and making protection around the centre-backs essential. Nashville’s Warren Madrigal is unavailable, but the hosts are otherwise expected to field a close-to-first-choice side.

Form (last 5)

Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-05Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC
• 2025-06-15Chicago Fire 0-2 Nashville SC
• 2025-04-27Nashville SC 7-2 Chicago Fire
• 2024-10-20Chicago Fire 0-3 Nashville SC
• 2024-09-19Nashville SC 1-0 Chicago Fire
• 2023-07-09Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC

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