Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire FC vs Sporting Kansas City – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 10 match between Chicago Fire FC and Sporting Kansas City and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Sporting Kansas City go up against Chicago Fire FC on Sunday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Soldier Field.

Chicago Fire FC approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 3 in the table, having claimed 13 points this season so far. With seven games behind them, Sporting Kansas City amassed four points, placing them as number 15 before their next fixture.

Team form: Chicago Fire FC vs Sporting Kansas City

Chicago Fire FC Form

Chicago Fire FC swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 1-2 against Philadelphia Union. They went on to defeat Nashville SC 1-0 and made it three on the spin against Atlanta United in a 1-0 victory. 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 nine goals and conceded six times.

Sporting Kansas City Form

Sporting Kansas City endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 3-1 by Real Salt Lake, before San Jose Earthquakes ran out 1-3 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Vancouver Whitecaps, who came out 3-0 winners. Sporting Kansas City claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by 17 goals to four.

Betting facts for Chicago Fire FC and Sporting Kansas City

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

In-form players: Chicago Fire FC vs Sporting Kansas City

Dejan Joveljic shows decent form right now for Sporting Kansas 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 Sunday. Siding with Hugo Cuypers 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 Sporting Kansas City

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Soldier Field across all tournaments Chicago Fire FC won six times, drew one and lost three times. Sporting Kansas City claimed one wins, zero draw and nine defeats in their last 10 games away. Sporting Kansas City lost their previous 4 matches.

Both teams to score

Chicago Fire FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Sporting Kansas City scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Sporting Kansas City managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Chicago Fire FC were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Both Team have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between Chicago Fire FC and Sporting Kansas City when playing at Soldier Field.

Total goals

Chicago Fire FC saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Sporting Kansas City played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.7 goals themselves during this run. Sporting Kansas City conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.