Match Preview: Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire FC
Atlanta United FC and Chicago Fire will face each other on 23rd April 2023 in the MLS. Based on recent performances and stats, we predict a high-scoring game with both teams finding the back of the net. Atlanta United FC has been impressive at home, scoring in every single home game this season, and will look to continue that trend. However, Chicago Fire has also been in good form, scoring 10 goals in their last 5 fixtures and remaining unbeaten in their last 5 games. With both teams averaging 1.6 points per game in their last 5 matches, we expect the game to end in a draw, with a score of 2-2.
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Match Forecast:
– Both teams have attacking strengths and will likely focus on scoring goals.
– Chicago Fire may find success attacking down the left wing, which is a weak spot for Atlanta.
– Atlanta may struggle defending against set pieces, as it is also one of Chicago’s strengths.
– There may be a lot of aggressive play on both sides, as both teams play with an aggressive style.
– Atlanta’s tendency to take long shots could be a weakness, as Chicago has a strength in defending against them.
– Chicago may struggle with keeping possession and avoiding individual errors, which could lead to Atlanta taking advantage on counter attacks.
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Atlanta United is highly likely to score from a direct free-kick and through set-piece situations. There is also a possibility of the opposing team making an error that leads to a goal for Atlanta United. It is likely that Chicago will score through wingplay situations and control the game in the opponent’s half. The match is also expected to produce a high number of cards, with Chicago likely to receive a significant number of them.
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— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) April 23, 2023
Match Statistics:
– Atlanta United FC has picked up 8 points from the last 5 games, both home and away (1.6 points per game on average).
– Both teams have scored in 4 of Atlanta United FC’s last 5 games.
– Atlanta United FC has scored 10 times in the last 5 fixtures.
– Atlanta United FC is unbeaten in their last 4 home games.
– Atlanta United FC has scored in every single home game this season.
– Atlanta United FC has gone 3 games without defeat.
– Atlanta United FC has lost just 1 game from the last 5, winning 2 and drawing 2.
– In 75% of games involving Atlanta United FC this season, both teams have scored.
– Atlanta United FC has scored in their last 8 games.
– Chicago Fire has picked up 9 points from the last 5 games, both home and away (1.8 points per game on average).
– Both teams have scored in 4 of Chicago Fire’s last 5 games.
– Chicago Fire has scored 10 times in the last 5 fixtures.
– Chicago Fire is unbeaten in their last 5 games.
– Chicago Fire has won 2 of their last 5 games.
– Chicago Fire is unbeaten in their last 5 games against Atlanta United FC, having won 2 and drawn 3.
– In 71% of games involving Chicago Fire this season, both teams have scored.
– Atlanta United FC has won 6 out of the 11 previous meetings against Chicago Fire, with 4 wins for Chicago Fire and 1 match ending in a draw.
– Atlanta United FC has an average of 2.5 points per game at home matches this season.
– Chicago Fire has an average of 1.5 points per game at away matches this season.
– Previous matches between the two teams have averaged 3.09 goals, with both teams scoring in 45% of those matches.
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— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) April 23, 2023