Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CDT
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Broadcast: Apple TV (per league‑wide broadcast norms)
Weather Forecast — Chicago, IL
According to MSN Weather, the forecast for April 4 in Chicago is:
High: 58°F
Low: 38°F
Conditions: Light rain showers during the day
Wind: ~15 mph from the WSW
Precipitation Chance: 50% during the day, 4% at night
This suggests a cool, wet, breezy match environment — potentially slowing tempo and affecting ball control.
Team Info
Nashville SC
Goals For: 13
Goals Against: 2
Goal Differential: +11
Standing: 1st in MLS overall and Eastern Conference
Chicago Fire FC
Goals For: 7
Goals Against: 5
Goal Differential: +2
Standing: 5th in Eastern Conference
Recent Team Form
Nashville SC — Last 5 Matches
W 5–0 vs Orlando City (H)
W 1–0 vs Columbus Crew (A)
W 3–1 vs Minnesota United (H)
D 0–0 vs Inter Miami (H, CCC)
D 0–0 vs FC Dallas (A)
Nashville enters this match unbeaten in all competitions, with elite defensive metrics and the league’s hottest striker.
Chicago Fire — Last 5 Matches
W 2–1 vs Philadelphia (A)
L 1–2 vs D.C. United (H)
D 0–0 vs Columbus (A)
W 3–0 vs Montréal (H)
L 1–2 vs Houston (A)
Chicago shows inconsistency, alternating strong performances with defensive lapses.
Injury Report
No injury‑specific data appeared in the retrieved sources.
This section remains unverified due to lack of published injury reports.
Key Player Matchups
Sam Surridge (NSH) vs. Chicago Center‑Backs
Surridge leads MLS with 7 goals, ranking first in the league.
Nashville’s attack is built around his movement and finishing.
Hany Mukhtar (NSH) vs. Chicago Midfield
Mukhtar has 2 goals and leads Nashville in chances created (4).
His ability to break lines will test Chicago’s midfield structure.
Hugo Cuypers (CHI) vs. Nashville Back Line
Cuypers has 4 goals and is Chicago’s primary scoring threat.
Nashville has conceded only 2 goals all season — best in MLS.
Series History
Nashville has won the last three meetings with Chicago.
Nashville is unbeaten away in MLS 2026 (1 win, 1 draw).
Chicago Fire: +127 to +140
Draw: +201 to +240
Nashville SC: +204 to +232
Over/Under: 2.5 goals
Chicago matches have gone over 2.5 in 4 of 5 games.
Nashville matches have gone over 2.5 in 3 of 5 games.
Betting Trends
Chicago Fire Trends
Strong at home early in season but inconsistent overall.
Cuypers accounts for more than half of Chicago’s goals.
Nashville SC Trends
Unbeaten in 2026 (all competitions).
Best defense in MLS (2 goals allowed).
Surridge is the league’s most in‑form striker (7 goals).
MATCH ODDS
Nashville SC + 210
Chicago Fire FC + 135
Draw + 210
Over 2.5 – 125 Under 2.5 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026
