Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami CF Prediction: Bet your money on both teams to score

One interesting encounter that connects the two teams battling at the top end of the table as the season unfolds is Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami. Inter Miami will be looking to take all three points for this one to solidify a spot atop the table.

Chicago Fire comes into this match after a 2-2 draw away to New York City FC but has been inconsistent of late, with only one win, one draw, and three losses in the last five matches. This trend, for the most part, depicts their inability to string together wins and sustain more convincing defensive organization. Their failure to close out games at critical stages has brought pressure on them going into this tie against a strong Inter Miami team.

Inter Miami are in better form, with three wins in the last five games, including a convincing 2-0 home win against Cincinnati in the last outing. With two losses in this period, the general trend for the away team is an upward one, based on their increased solidity at the back and more potent attack. That can be described as the critical defining factor of the team's recent success, who usually always manage to dig deep and get results from particularly home ties.

Historically, Chicago Fire has the better record in the fixture, with four wins compared to Inter Miami's two to their credit, alongside one draw. However, Inter Miami claimed victories in their last four encounters, including a 2–1 win at home, suggesting they have begun to close the gap in this matchup. These games are very much known for a marked feature, that goals have not been a problem, with there being over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings, while both teams have found their way to the back of the net in 5 of these 6 encounters when the two meet.

Looking at the form of these two teams lately and their head-to-head record, a few things stick out. The recent upturn in fortunes for Inter Miami and their ability to score, combined with the defensive fragility of Chicago Fire, might suggest this could be Miami's game. But desperate for a good result and having historically bossed this fixture, Chicago will hope that will push them towards an improved performance.

The trend of high-scoring games, therefore, is likely to continue as both teams have enough firepower to get the goal. However, recent defensive improvements from Inter Miami can be proved to be the difference-maker in what is expected to be a closely contested match.

• Inter Miami to Win At Least One Half at 1.63 Odds
• Inter Miami DNB at 1.70 Odds
• Inter Miami Win 2-1 at 9.50 Odds