Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire Prediction: Inter Miami won’t fall like Cincinnati

Inter Miami claimed top spot at the end of the last round of MLS fixtures and they did that in such remarkable fashion. After losing 6-1 to FC Cincinnati a week ago, they bounced back to winning ways against Toronto FC in their last match and the win took them right back to the top of the MLS standings. Up next for Miami is Chicago Fire and both clubs are set to face each other at the Chase Stadium. And for Chicago Fire, they are clearly underdogs and their chances against Inter Miami are not looking good. They had a tough win in the last game against FC Cincinnati, but now they have an even tougher match against Inter Miami CF this week, and the odds are against them.

Inter Miami CF is ranked 1st on the eastern conference table with 50 points while Chicago Fire is ranked 13th with 25 points.

Inter Miami CF have proven their doubters wrong as they bounced back from a terrible defeat. The 6-1 defeat to Cincinnati a week ago was brutal to that confidence and many feared it would set the stage for more poor performances, but instead Inter Miami bounced back to beat Toronto FC at home last week. Now the confidence is back and they prepare to host Chicago Fire at the Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami’s last 5 results were: 4 wins and 1 defeat (WWWLW), and at home their results were: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat (WLDWW). Across 10 matches, they had 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (WWLDWWWWLW).

Inter Miami defeated Toronto FC 3-1 in their last match. Diego Gomez scored Inter Miami’s first goal in the 43rd minute and in the second half, Frederico Redondo scored twice in the 53rd and 59th minute. And in the 79th minute, Toronto FC pulled one goal back, but Inter Miami controlled the game and won in the end. According to stats, Inter Miami had 47% possession, 3 big chances, 3 goalkeeper saves, 2 corner kicks and 5 shots on target.

Chicago Fire did a good job in their last game against FC Cincinnati. It was an unexpected result to be honest because they were clearly the underdogs and FC Cincinnati played at home, but Chicago Fire fought against tough odds and came off with a narrow win. Now the fans hope they can turn things around from this point, as they prepare to take on the best team in the league away from home. Chicago Fire will be back playing against the odds and they hope to put in another performance and snatch a good result against Inter Miami.

Chicago Fire’s last 5 results were: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (LWLDW), and away from home their results were: 2 wins and 3 defeats (WLLLW). Finally, across 10 matches, they recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats (DDWWLLWLDW).

The game against Cincinnati ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Chicago Fire. The match stayed scoreless until Brian Gutierrez's opener in the 69th minute and after that, there were no goals until the end. Chicago Fire’s stats were: 37% possession, 2 big chances, 7 goalkeeper saves, 3 corner kicks and 8 shots on target.

There’s been only 6 matches played between both clubs in the past. Chicago Fire won 4 matches, while Inter Miami won 1 and 1 match ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Chicago Fire won the last 3 matches

Chicago Fire is unbeaten in the last 4 matches

Both clubs have not kept a clean sheet in 4/5 matches

4/5 matches ended with more than 2.5 goals

Both teams scored in 4/5 matches

5/5 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards

4/5 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

This used to be a fixture dominated by Chicago Fire back in the day, but the current Chicago Fire is nowhere on those levels. Which is why they are most likely going to lose this game. Inter Miami is also not the team they were last year, they are now competing for the title and Chicago Fire are clearly not up to standards. Chicago Fire did such a good job against Cincinnati, despite not playing the best possible football, they found a way to win. They might attempt to recreate that against Inter Miami, but with Inter Miami’s current form and momentum, I think that will not happen.

• Inter Miami Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.6 Odds
• Inter Miami to Win and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.62 Odds
• Inter Miami to Win 2-1 at 8.50 Odds