Major League Soccer: Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire FC who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Colorado Rapids welcome Chicago Fire FC on Sunday in the Major League Soccer, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 33 match.

The Colorado Rapids enter the game ranked 7 in the Western Conference, while the Chicago Fire FC are 4 in the Eastern Conference.

Team form: Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire FC

Colorado Rapids Form

Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in their last three games after drawing 0-0 with Portland Timbers, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 and drawing 2-2 with San Jose Earthquakes. Colorado Rapids won three of their previous six matches at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in the Major League Soccer. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring nine goals to six against.

Chicago Fire FC Form

Chicago Fire FC have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against New England Revolution, they came out empty-handed in a 1-0 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 2-3 win against Atlanta United. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Orlando City. Chicago Fire FC won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says 12 goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting stats for Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire FC

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire FC

Look no further than Morgan Whittaker, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer, while Maren Haile-Selassie managed four goals in the last half dozen matches for Chicago Fire FC in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Betting markets: Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire FC

Full-time result

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Colorado Rapids won seven and drew three. Chicago Fire FC won four of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew three and lost three. Colorado Rapids didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches. Colorado Rapids are on a fine streak of 10 matches without defeat at home. Chicago Fire FC conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches. Colorado Rapids have not lost to Chicago Fire FC in 6 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Colorado Rapids scored the first goal of the match an impressive ten times in the last ten home games. Chicago Fire FC scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Colorado Rapids probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Sunday, as Chicago Fire FC managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Colorado Rapids, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Chicago Fire FC, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches. Chicago Fire FC conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.