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Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Chicago Fire FC and Inter Miami CF who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Inter Miami CF go up against Chicago Fire FC this coming Thursday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Soldier Field.

Two places behind the league-leaders, Inter Miami CF claimed 43 points from 23 rounds, while Chicago Fire FC amassed 38 points. They now rank as number 3 in the Major League Soccer standings.

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Team form: Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF

Chicago Fire FC Form

It could have been better, it could have been worse for Chicago Fire FC, who have two draws to show from their last three matches. They came up short in a 2-1 defeat against Monterrey, followed by a 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders FC. They recorded yet another one in the latest round after a 4-4 match with Toronto FC. Chicago Fire FC managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They drew none though, while losing twice in this series. They scored 14 goals and conceded nine times.

Inter Miami CF Form

In their last three matches, Inter Miami CF lost 1-2 against Toronto FC, won 7-1 against CF Montreal, and drew 2-2 with Atlanta United. Inter Miami CF came through their last six away games in the Major League Soccer with four wins. Of those six matches, they drew once and lost once in which, they scored 15 and conceded 11.

Betting stats and facts for Chicago Fire FC and Inter Miami CF

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Chicago Fire FC and Inter Miami CF. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 13 of the last 15 Chicago Fire FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Chicago Fire FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Chicago Fire FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Chicago Fire FC have won the last 5 home matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 14 of the last 16 Inter Miami CF matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Inter Miami CF matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Inter Miami CF matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Inter Miami CF matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Inter Miami CF away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5

In-form players: Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF

Lionel Messi scored six goals in six Major League Soccer games for Inter Miami CF. This took his total for the season up to 18 goals scored in Major League Soccer. Robert Lewandowski is the man to point out for the home side, scoring five times in six Major League Soccer outings.

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Full-time result

Chicago Fire FC claimed eight wins in their previous 10 matches at Soldier Field across all tournaments. They lost two as well, while visitors Inter Miami CF won six of their last 10 away matches. They drew three and lost one. Chicago Fire FC did not lose any of their last 6 matches. Inter Miami CF conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.

Both teams to score

Chicago Fire FC scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Inter Miami CF scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 9 consecutive Chicago Fire FC games Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Inter Miami CF games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Chicago Fire FC managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Inter Miami CF kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Chicago Fire FC, who scored an average of 2.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of the last ten games for Inter Miami CF, who managed to hit the net 2.3 times on average in these games. Chicago Fire FC scored at least one goal in their last 19 matches. Inter Miami CF are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 19 matches.