Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round of 32 match between Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Orlando City come to Soldier Field for the Major League Soccer match this coming Thursday, Chicago Fire FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Team form: Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City
Chicago Fire FC Form
The Chicago Fire FC team look in good shape before their match against Orlando City, as they seek to remain unbeaten. Firstly, they beat Inter Miami CF 3-5, then they held Toronto FC to a 2-2 draw. Their last outing resulted in a hard fought 2-2 draw New England Revolution. Chicago Fire FC won three of their previous six matches at Soldier Field in the Major League Soccer. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 13 goals to 11 against.
Orlando City Form
Orlando City recorded a single draw in their previous three games, and they claimed it in a 1-1 match against Columbus Crew. Then Vancouver Whitecaps proved too strong in a 1-2 defeat, just like Toronto FC who won 4-2. In their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer, Orlando City won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 13 goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting stats for Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 9 of the last 10 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Chicago Fire FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Chicago Fire FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Chicago Fire FC home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Orlando City away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Orlando City away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Orlando City matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Orlando City away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Orlando City matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City
Martin Ojeda shows decent form right now for Orlando City, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Chicago Fire FC, who are strong favourites this coming Thursday. Siding with Philip Zinckernagel also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.
Popular betting markets: Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at Soldier Field across all tournaments Chicago Fire FC won five times, drew two and lost three times. Orlando City claimed two wins, four draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Chicago Fire FC did not lose any of their last 5 matches. Astonishingly, Orlando City conceded a goal in their last 22 matches. Orlando City have not lost to Chicago Fire FC in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Chicago Fire FC scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Orlando City scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 12 consecutive away games Orlando City played. Chicago Fire FC managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out nine times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Chicago Fire FC, who scored an average of 2.3 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Orlando City, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.2 times goals per game. Orlando City are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 31 matches.
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