In a weekend match on Sunday Jul 18th, in week 16, Nashville SC will host Chicago Fire in a Major League Soccer match. Nashville SC is fresh off their 2-2 draw against Atlanta United. Anton Walkes struck first for Atlanta United in the 5th minute, then in the 14th minute, Hany Mukhtar sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Jalil Anibaba . Nashville SC should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while chicago Fire is fresh off their 3-1 win against Orlando City. Andrés Perea struck first for Orlando City in the 34th minute, then Boris Sekulić tied it up for Chicago Fire in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 72nd minute on a goal by Robert Berić. Chicago Fire looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 draw apiece.
Both Ignacio Aliseda and Boris Sekulić have been the hottest scorers for Chicago Fire in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals. Nashville SC’s most prolific scorer has been L. Haakenson. The American midfielder has netted two goals over the last 5 matches.