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MLS: Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Get some valuable betting insights into the Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire MLS matchup with the latest stats, expert tips, and the best odds.

This Sunday, Chicago Fire travel to face Sporting Kansas City in the MLS!

These two teams are looking to find their form and climb up the ranks in their respective Western and Eastern Conferences standings. As of now, they both sit in 11th place, with Chicago having a slight edge by scoring one more point than Sporting. The last time these two teams met on the field, Chicago came out on top with a 3-1 victory at Soldier Field last season.

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Sporting Kansas City Form

In the last three outings, Sporting Kansas City beat Austin FC by 4-1, lost 1-2 against Los Angeles FC, before drawing 2-2 with LA Galaxy. In their last six Major League Soccer home matches, the Wizards have four wins, no draws and two defeats. They scored 14 and conceded seven goals.

Chicago Fire FC Form

In their last three matches, Chicago Fire FC lost against FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew by 1-0 and 1-2, respectively, and beat Portland Timbers by 1-2. The Fire claimed just one win from the last six away games in Major League Soccer. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by ten goals to six.

Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Sporting Kansas City and Chicago Fire FC. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In the last 5 matches in a row Sporting Kansas City played, both teams scored
  • In the last 4 home matches in a row Sporting Kansas City played, both teams scored
  • In the last 5 Sporting Kansas City home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Sporting Kansas City have conceded in 13 of the last 15 matches
  • In 5 of the last 6 Sporting Kansas City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Chicago Fire FC have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Chicago Fire FC have not won 7 of the last 8 matches
  • In 6 of the last 7 Chicago Fire FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Chicago Fire FC have conceded in 9 of the last 11 away matches
  • Chicago Fire FC have lost the last 3 matches in a row

Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC⁣ – In-form players

Alan Pulido, the star of Sporting KC, is on fire in the goal-scoring department. With six goals in four games recently, he’s a safe bet to add another to his tally this weekend.

Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Children’s Mercy Park, Sporting Kansas City won five times, drew one and lost four times. Chicago Fire FC claimed three wins, two draw,s and five defeats in their last 10 games away. Sporting Kansas City have beaten Chicago Fire FC in six consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Sporting Kansas City scored first in six of their last ten home games. Chicago Fire FC scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last four home games Sporting Kansas City played. The Wizards have scored in seven consecutive league meetings with Chicago Fire FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Sporting Kansas City’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Chicago Fire FC, who scored 1.2 times on average in those matches. Sporting Kansas City conceded a goal in their 8 most recent matches.

Match predictions: Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Sporting Kansas City and Chicago Fire FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC: Who wins the game?

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