Chicago Fire vs. Atlanta United Prediction, Preview and Odds - 7/3/21
Chicago Fire FC will be trying to put an end to their four-game winless streak when they face Atlanta United on Saturday night. Chicago is coming off a 3-3 draw against Philadelphia. Atlanta is coming off a 0-0 draw against New York.
Atlanta is 5-0-3 in eight games against Chicago.
Fire Trying To Climb Out Of Eastern Conference Cellar
Chicago has struggled this season and the team is tied for the worst record in the league. They will try to climb out of the conference cellar with a win over Atlanta, which will give them their second win of the season.
The Fire have one of the worst offenses in the league, scoring seven goals in 10 games. They finished with three goals in their last game, with five of their 14 shots on target.
Boris Sekulic and Mauricio Pineda each scored a goal for the Fire, while Philadelphia’s Jakob Glesnes added an own goal.
Chicago has also struggled defensively, giving up 17 goals in 10 games. They gave up three goals in their last game and will need to do a better job if they want to get the win.
United Going For Third Home Win
Atlanta United has only 12 points, but they have been more competitive than their record indicates, with the team leading the league with six draws. They are still in a good position to make the playoffs, but they will need to avoid dropping points with draws and pick up a few wins.
Atlanta isn’t very good offensively with 11goals in 10 games. They were held scoreless in their last two games and will need to find the back of the net to give themselves a chance against the Fire.
Marcelino Moreno leads Atlanta United with three goals, while George Bello leads the team with one assist.
Atlanta United has done a better job defensively, giving up 10 goals in 10 games. They didn’t give up a goal in their last game, thanks to Brad Guzan, who saved all four shots against him. They will need another solid defensive effort if they want to win this game.
Side: Draw +255
The Fire aren’t playing well on offense, scoring one goal in their last four games before scoring three against Philadelphia in their last game. They are going up against a defense that doesn’t give up a lot of goals and will struggle once again. Atlanta United has played slightly better offensively, but they struggle on the road, where they scored three goals in five games. Even though the Fire have struggled defensively, they will be able to keep Atlanta’s offense in check, which is why a draw makes the most sense here.
Total: Under 2.5
The Fire are averaging 0.7 goals per game and one goal per game at home. They averaged 2.66 goals per game in their last three games against Atlanta. With Atlanta giving up one goal per game on the road, the Fire won’t score more than a goal in this game. Atlanta is averaging 1.1 goals per game and 1.2 goals per game on the road. They averaged 1.33 goals per game in their last three games against Chicago. With the Fire giving up 1.5 goals per game at home, Atlanta won’t score enough goals to push the score over the total.
