Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 9 match between Chicago Fire FC and Vancouver Whitecaps and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Chicago Fire FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Vancouver Whitecaps swing by on Wednesday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

While Vancouver Whitecaps are chasing the lead in the Major League Soccer after collecting 32 points in 14 rounds, Chicago Fire FC trail by 26 points after 14 rounds, leaving them as number 3 in the table.

Form: Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Chicago Fire FC Form

Chicago Fire FC are enjoying their football currently with three wins on the bounce, and it began with a 1-3 win against DC United. They went on to beat CF Montreal by 0-2, before also getting the better of Toronto FC in a 2-1 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 12 goals and conceded seven times.

Vancouver Whitecaps Form

Two victories are what Vancouver Whitecaps have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat FC Dallas 2-3. This was followed by a 1-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo FC, before winning again 2-4 against San Diego FC. Vancouver Whitecaps won half their previous six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as seeing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 13 goals whilst conceding eight.

Betting stats for Chicago Fire FC and Vancouver Whitecaps

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

Players in form: Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Brian White look like great value to find the back of the net on Wednesday, having hit the target four times in recent Major League Soccer matches for Vancouver Whitecaps. His total for the season says ten goals scored in this Major League Soccer campaign. With seven goals lately for Chicago Fire FC in the Major League Soccer, Hugo Cuypers is also a player worth mentioning.

Betting markets: Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Full-time result

Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments Chicago Fire FC won six times and lost four as well. Vancouver Whitecaps won four times, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away from home. Vancouver Whitecaps conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches. Vancouver Whitecaps have not lost to Chicago Fire FC in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Chicago Fire FC scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Vancouver Whitecaps scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Chicago Fire FC managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Vancouver Whitecaps have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Chicago Fire FC when playing at away ground.

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 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Vancouver Whitecaps’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches. Chicago Fire FC scored at least once in their previous 11 matches. Vancouver Whitecaps conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.