Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United FC Prediction: Away Form is a worry for Atlanta United

Chicago Fire are back playing another MLS match against Atlanta United after their last defeat to Charlotte FC a few days ago. Chicago Fire will hope they can return back to winning ways with thousands of fans behind them. Atlanta United won their last game 4-0 after suffering 4 defeats in a row in all competitions. Chicago Fire are currently 13th in the eastern conference with 14 points from 12 matches, while Atlanta United are 4th with 21 points from 13 matches.

Chicago Fire (LWWLD)

Chicago Fire were on the wrong end of the scoreline when they faced Charlotte FC away from home. They were on a 2-match win streak in the previous games leading to the defeat. In their last 5 matches, they had 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw. And in the MLS, their overall statistics is 3 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats in 12 matches. They are currently 13th in the eastern conference with 14 points and a goal ratio of 15:18.

Chicago Fire lost to Charlotte FC 2-1 in their last match. Chicago Fire were ahead in the 29th minute after Kacper Przybylko scored the first goal of the game. They went into the break with the one goal advantage but in the second half, they lost the lead as Brandon Cambridge equalized for Charlotte FC. In the final 10 minutes of the game, Charlotte FC went ahead for the first time as Brandon Cambridge grabbed his second goal to seal the win for the hosts. Chicago Fire had 36% possession, 3 shots on target and 2 corner kicks according to match statistics.

Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (7/9), first to score (5/6), first half winner (5/6), more than 4.5 cards (4/5).

Atlanta United (WLLLL)

Atlanta United finally got back to winning ways, beating Colorado Rapids in their last match 4-0. Prior to that, they were on a poor run of 4 straight defeats. In their last 5 matches, they had 1 win and 4 defeats. Their away statistics is equally very bad as they have not won in any of their 5 away matches in the MLS. Atlanta United are currently 4th in the eastern conference, with 21 points and a goal ratio of 25:21. In 13 matches played, Atlanta United recorded 6 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats.

Atlanta United were back in their fine form when they faced Colorado Rapids in their last game at home. They went into the break with a narrow 1-0 lead after Thiago Almada scored in the 29th minute. And in the second half they went on to extend their lead with goals from Luiz Araujo (80), Tyler Wolff (87), Giorgos Giakoumakis (90). According to statistics, Atlanta United had 68% possession, 10 shots on target and 7 corner kicks in the game.

Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (6/7), both teams scoring (7/8), less than 10.5 corners (9/10).

Head to Head

Chicago Fire and Atlanta United have faced each other 13 times in total. Atlanta United have 7 wins, while Chicago Fire have 5 wins and 1 match ended in a draw.

• Atlanta United have not lost in the last 3 meetings.
• There were more than 2.5 goals in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 6/8 meetings.

Expert Analysis and Tips

Chicago Fire scored 15 goals and conceded 18 in 12 games this season. They scored an average of 1.3 goals per game and had a 12% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.7 chances per game and played an average of 10.8 shots per game. They played an average of 3.3 shots on target per game and an average of 4 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have kept 2 clean sheets.

Atlanta United have scored 25 goals and conceded 21 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 1.9 goals per game and had a 14% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.8 chances per game and played an average of 13.6 shots per game. They played an average of 4.6 shots on target per game and an average of 5.2 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.6 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Under 10.5 Corners at 1.6 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.65 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.72 Odds