Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 31 match between Minnesota United and Chicago Fire FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Minnesota United enjoy home advantage, when visitors Chicago Fire FC swing by on Sunday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Minnesota United approach round 31 as number 2 in the Major League Soccer table with 54 points on their account so far. With 30 rounds behind them, Chicago Fire FC have amassed 42 points, placing them as number 9 in the standings.
Form: Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire FC
Minnesota United Form
Minnesota United are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Real Salt Lake 1-3, and then drawing 1-1 with Portland Timbers. They were back as winners when they defeated San Diego FC 1-3. Minnesota United won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored ten and conceded six goals.
Chicago Fire FC Form
It is all or nothing with Chicago Fire FC, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 4-0 against Philadelphia Union, before beating New England Revolution 3-2. Unable to build on that, they lost 1-3 against New York City FC. Chicago Fire FC managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored 15 while also conceding ten times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting stats for Minnesota United and Chicago Fire FC
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Minnesota United and Chicago Fire FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 6 of the last 7 Minnesota United matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Minnesota United home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Minnesota United home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Minnesota United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Minnesota United home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 16 of the last 17 Chicago Fire FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 14 of the last 15 Chicago Fire FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chicago Fire FC away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Chicago Fire FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
Players in form: Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire FC
It’s been a great season for Philip Zinckernagel so far with 13 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target three times in his last six games, and no doubt Chicago Fire FC want him to continue this productive spell against Minnesota Unitedthis coming Sunday.
Popular betting markets: Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire FC
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at Allianz Field across all tournaments Minnesota United won four times, drew two and lost four times. Chicago Fire FC claimed four wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 10 games away. Minnesota United have not lost to Chicago Fire FC in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Minnesota United scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Chicago Fire FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Chicago Fire FC managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Minnesota United and Chicago Fire FC.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Minnesota United, who scored an average of 1.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Chicago Fire FC. They performed an average of 1.6 goals in these. Chicago Fire FC’s last 5 matches had over 3.5 goals.
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