Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC – Match Preview

Inter Miami CF will face Chicago Fire FC in the Major League Soccer’s opening round. The match is scheduled at Chase Stadium on Friday, July 20th, starting at 23:30 GMT. Inter Miami CF, at the top of the MLS standings, has 50 points from 24 matches. Chicago Fire FC is in the 24th place, with 25 points from the same number of games. Inter Miami aims to maintain their lead. Chicago Fire hopes for a strong start to improve their season’s performance.

Inter Miami CF – Form

Inter Miami CF has shown strong form at home. They won against Toronto FC on July 17, 2024, with a score of 3:1. Diego Gomez and Federico Redondo contributed to the victory. Before this, they achieved a 2:1 win over Columbus Crew. They also secured a 2:1 away win against Nashville SC. These results indicate a positive trend for Inter Miami CF.

Chicago Fire FC – Form

Chicago Fire FC comes into this match with varied recent results. They won 1-0 against FC Cincinnati on July 17, 2024. Brian Gutierrez scored the winning goal. Their previous game ended in a 1-0 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes. Before that, they had a goalless draw against New York City FC. These outcomes show a mix of performances.

Inter Miami CF – Chicago Fire FC – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on October 5, 2023. Chicago Fire FC won 4:1. In their last 6 matches, Chicago Fire FC has won 4 times. Inter Miami CF won once. Both teams scored in their last 5 meetings. These matches often feature more than 3.5 goals.

Inter Miami CF – Chicago Fire FC – Standings

In the Major League Soccer standings, Inter Miami CF leads with 50 points from 24 matches. They have scored 54 goals but conceded 38. Chicago Fire FC is in the 24th place with 25 points. They have scored 29 goals and conceded 40. This sets the stage for an important match for both teams.

Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC – Top scorers

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have each scored 12 goals for Inter Miami CF. Leonardo Campana added 5 goals. Robert Taylor and Jordi Alba have also contributed. For Chicago Fire FC, Hugo Cuypers has 9 goals. Brian Gutierrez and Maren Haile-Selassie each have 5 goals. Xherdan Shaqiri and Kellyn Acosta have also scored.

Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Inter Miami CF with odds of 1.53 for a win. A draw has odds of 4.75, and an away win for Chicago Fire FC is at 5.00. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for Inter Miami leading and winning offers odds of 2.00. The “draw-no-bet” option for Inter Miami is at 1.22. The “double-chance” bet for Inter Miami to win or draw is at 1.167.

Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals bet is at 1.40, indicating a likely high-scoring game. The “Over 3.5” goals bet is at 2.00. The “Under 2.5” goals bet is at 2.875, for those expecting a closer match.

Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are set at 1.50. This reflects the expectation of goals from both teams. Given the trends, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.50 is an attractive option for bettors.

Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC – Prediction