Chicago Fire vs Orlando City prediction: USA: MLS betting tips on match 2023-08-20 00:30.
[p]The Chicago Fire and Orlando City are set to face off in an exciting MLS match. Chicago Fire is in 8th place with 32 points, while Orlando City holds the 5th spot with 37 points. The game will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago, where the home team has been dominant, currently on a streak of 3 wins. Both teams are part of the same conference, making this match an important one for their standings.[/p]
[p]Chicago Fire has been in good form lately, especially at home. They have an overall balance of 8 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses with a score of 31:31, earning them 32 points. Their home record is even more impressive, with 5 wins, 6 draws, and only 1 loss, scoring 19 goals and conceding 13. In their last match, they secured a 1:0 victory against Toronto FC at home. Key players for Chicago Fire include forward Fabian Herbers, who scored 2 goals in his last 5 matches, and defender Miguel Navarro, who provided an assist in his last 4 matches.[/p]
[p]On the other hand, Orlando City has also been performing well this season, with an overall balance of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, scoring 34 goals and conceding 28. Their away record stands at 5 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with a score of 16:16. In their last match, they managed to defeat Atlanta United 2:1 on the road. Key players for Orlando City include forward Facundo Torres, who scored 2 goals in his last 5 matches, midfielder Cesar Araujo with 1 goal and 1 assist in his last 4 matches, and defender Carlos Antonio, who scored 1 goal in his last 4 matches.[/p]
[p]In their recent head-to-head encounters, Orlando City has had the upper hand, with 3 wins compared to Chicago Fire’s 1 win and 1 draw. Their last meeting in the current season ended in a 3:1 victory for Orlando City. However, based on current form and home advantage, Chicago Fire might have a chance to turn the tables this time around.[/p]
[p]Considering the current form of both teams, their home and away records, and the recent head-to-head encounters, this match is expected to be a closely contested battle. Based on bookmakers’ predictions, Chicago Fire has a slight edge due to their home advantage and current winning streak. However, Orlando City’s strong away record and previous victories against Chicago Fire should not be underestimated. With both teams having a similar average of total goals scored in their matches (2.7 for Chicago Fire and 2.9 for Orlando City), a high-scoring game could be on the cards.[/p]
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