Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire FC Prediction: This should be entertaining

Atlanta United are back in action playing at home against Chicago Fire. They will be hoping they have put their current results behind and can go on to grab the much needed win after back-to-back draws in their last 2 matches. Chicago Fire are also doing good themselves, as they have not tasted defeat in their last 5 matches. Both teams played a draw in the games leading to this match, so they will be eager to get back to winning ways as they face each other for the first time in this campaign. 

Atlanta United (DDWLW)

Atlanta United are currently in the 3rd spot on the eastern conference table, with 15 points from 8 matches played. Their overall record is 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat and their goal ratio is 16:12. Atlanta United will return to action following a 2-2 draw against Toronto FC away from home last week. In that game Atlanta United struck first in the opening 4 minutes through Giorgos Giakoumakis and they held on until the 43rd minute when Richie Laryea gave Toronto FC the equalizer. And in the second half, there was a similar encounter, as Atlanta United took the lead once more in the 76th minute through Machop Chol, but then again they failed to keep the lead as the hosts equalized in the 94th minute through Brandon Servania. At the end of the game, statistics showed Atlanta United had 47% possession, 5 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.

Team streak: no losses (3), both teams scoring (8/10), first to score (5/6), less than 10.5 corners (7/7).

Chicago Fire (DWDWD)

Chicago Fire are doing very well currently and their statistics look encouraging. Overall they have 2 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat. They are currently 8th in the eastern conference, with 10 points from 7 matches and their goal ratio is 11:10. Chicago Fire have not lost in the last 5 games and their most recent match ended in a 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union at home. Chicago Fire got the reward for a brilliant performance in the first half, as Maren Haile-Selassie opened scoring 19 minutes into the game.And in the second half, Nathan Harriel scored an own goal giving Chicago Fire a 2 goal lead, unfortunately, they failed to hold on as Philadelphia Union replied in the 62nd and 64th minute through Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza. Chicago Fire had 50% possession, 2 shots on target and 4 corner kicks in that match.

Team streak: no losses (5), more than 2.5 goals (4/5), both teams scoring (4/5), first half winner (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (8/10), less than 10.5 corners (5/7).

Head to Head

In their past 12 meetings, Atlanta United have won 6, while Chicago Fire have won 5 and 1 match ended in a draw.

• There were less than 4.5 cards in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 5/7 meetings.

Expected Lineups

• Atlanta United (4-2-3-1): Quentin Westberg, Caleb Wiley, Juan Sanchez, Miles Robinson, Brooks Lennon, Santiago Sosa, Matheus Rossetto, Derrick Etienne Junior, Amar Sejdic, Luiz Araujo, Giorgios Giakoumakis.
• Chicago Fire (4-2-3-1): Chris Brady, Arnaud Souquet, Carlos Teran, Rafael Czichos, Miguel Navarro, Fabian Herbers, Gaston Gimenez, Maren Haile-Selassie, Brian Gutierrez, Chris Mueller, Kei Kamara

Expert Betting Tips

This encounter promises to be exciting considering the current form of both teams. We can expect a good number of goals from an open game. Atlanta United have the home advantage behind them, but that should not keep Chicago Fire from trying to win.

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.65 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.98 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-2 at 13 Odds