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Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United Predictions & Best Bets | Picking Against the Spread

Last Updated: Jul 28, 2022

It’s a 4:00 pm CT kick-off at Soldier Field on Saturday as Chicago Fire (7-10-5; 26 points), currently in 9th place in the league, welcome Atlanta United (6-9-6; 24 points), who are in 12th place in the league. Fire, who have lost in 10 out of seventeen matches, head into this clash with vital home advantage.

Chicago Fire have a record of 8-2-0 in their last 10 matches against the Atlanta United. May 8, 2022 was the last time the sides clashed with each other and it resulted in. Fire have scored 17 goals across these head-to-head matches compared to Atlanta’s 14.

Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United Prediction

The bookmakers are in no doubt about who will win this game. FanDuel have the Chicago Fire as big favorites with odds of +240, while the Atlanta United are -110. 2 total goals are predicted.

With a record of seven wins, 10 losses and five draws after 22 games, Chicago Fire enter into this game in 9th place in the league. The team has had 10 losses in the last seventeen matches, scoring a total of 24 goals so far while conceding 28. This has largely been because of performances from Rafael Czichos, who has four goals, and Xherdan Shaqiri who has four. In their most recent game they lost to Vancouver Whitecaps 1-3.

Atlanta United head into this game in 12th place in the league having secured six wins, nine losses and six draws in their previous 21 matches. The team has had eight losses in the latest sixteen matches and have netted a total of 29 so far, conceding 33 goals. This has predominantly been due to the capabilities of Ronaldo Cisneros, who has six goals, and Josef Martínez who has five. In their most recent match, Atlanta outplayed L.A. Galaxy 2-0.

Going into this match, Chicago Fire haven’t officially ruled out anyone yet Atlanta United have no injured players ruled out

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Moneyline Pick: Atlanta United (-110) at FanDuel

Fire are considered the favorite looking at the betting market. The squad has been having an effective month so far, entering this matchup with a recent win percentage of 60% this July (three wins). In comparison, Atlanta have a win percentage of 16.67% this July (one win).

Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: Atlanta United (+240), Chicago Fire (-110)
  • Spread: Chicago Fire -0.5 (+100), Atlanta United 0.5 (-128)
  • Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals (+108), Over 2.5 Goals (-147)

You can find the best betting odds with our lines comparison feature.

Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United Betting Trends

  • Record last 10 games: Chicago Fire 5-5-0, Atlanta United 2-5-3
  • Home/Road Split: Chicago Fire (7-10-5), Atlanta United (6-9-6)
  • Head-To-Head: Chicago Fire’s record is 8-2-0 in their last 5 matches against Atlanta United
  • Match Type: League

Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (+108) at Unibet

Fire have scored an average of 0.9 goals per game so far this month. Atlanta have averaged 1.33 goals per game up through now this month in comparison.

Spread Pick: Chicago Fire -0.5 Goals (+100) at SugarHouse

For the bet to be a winner, Chicago Firewill need towin by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.

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