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

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

Chicago Fire FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Vancouver Whitecaps swing by on Friday 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.

Team 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 three of a possible six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 13 while also conceding eight times.

Betting stats for Chicago Fire FC and Vancouver Whitecaps

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Chicago Fire FC and Vancouver Whitecaps played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Brian White look like great value to find the back of the net this coming Friday, 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.

Popular markets: Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Full-time result

Chicago Fire FC won six of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing four times. Vancouver Whitecaps won four of their last 10 games away from home, with three draws and three defeats as well. 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 in seven out of their last ten games. Vancouver Whitecaps got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away 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

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Chicago Fire FC, who scored an average of 2.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Vancouver Whitecaps, who managed to score two times in those matches. Chicago Fire FC scored at least once in their previous 11 matches. Vancouver Whitecaps conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.