Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 18/07/2024, 19:30  by Nella Wagah in Major League Soccer Predictions

Struggling Chicago Fire have a tough away match in Florida where they will face MLS Eastern Conference leaders Inter Miami. At 50, The Herons have twice as many points as 13th placed Chicago Fire. Let’s have a look at the stats informing our prediction for this match.

Inter Miami enhanced their playoff credentials with a deserving 3-1 win over Toronto last time out. In their second straight home match, they’ll be looking to add three more points, and possibly open a five-point gap at the top.

The win over Toronto marked their recovery after a smashing 6-1 defeat by Cincinnati earlier. Even as they dominated Toronto, their defensive troubles persisted. Inter Miami have now failed to keep a clean sheet in nine straight matches. They have just two clean sheets in 25 matches across all competitions.

On the back of a shaky campaign so far, Chicago Fire will arrive for this clash as clear underdogs. They’ve managed a paltry six wins from their opening 24 MLS matches and their tally of 11 losses is among the highest.

However, they are coming into this game having beaten high-flying Cincinnati 1-0 in their last match. That result marked their second straight clean sheet, having earlier drawn 0-0 with New York City. With only a goal scored in their last three matches, Fire may want to put more into the attack.

This match will be the second of five straight away games and having won the first, they have a stepping stone to build on. Playing away from home hasn’t, however, brought the best of outcomes for Chicago Fire. They have three wins only in their last 19 away league matches.