El Jefe
Positioned in the 8th seat as of today, Atlanta United (3W-4L-2D; 11 points) will face the Fire (2W-3L-4D; 10 points), who are seated in the 13th spot. Kick off is at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday. Atlanta United FC, who have had a couple losses in a row recently, have the backing of their home support for this clash.
The most recent encounter between Atlanta United FC and Chicago Fire FC in the MLS took place in July 4, 2021 and the match ended in a win for Atlanta. Atlanta United FC have a record of 8-2-0 in their last 10 matchups against Chicago Fire FC. In the most recent 10 times they’ve played one another, Atlanta United FC’s goals have totaled 14 compared to Chicago Fire FC’s 16.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire FC MLS Match on May 7 2022
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
When: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, May 7, 2022
Betting on Atlanta United FC
Record: 3-4-2 | League Standing: 8
Atlanta United FC enters into this game in 8th place having a record of three wins, four losses, and two draws in 9 matches. The squad has had two straight losses recently. In total, they’ve scored 11 goals. This has mainly been due to the energy demonstrated by Josef Martínez, who has two goals, and Marcelino Moreno who has two. They’ve conceded 13 goals. In their most recent matchup this season, Atlanta United FC defeated Club de Foot Montréal 2-1.
Absences and Injuries
Atlanta United FC will be missing Brad Guzan, Josef Martínez, Osvaldo Alonso, Dylan Castanheira, Machop Chol, and George Campbell.
Betting on Chicago Fire FC
Record: 2-3-4 | League Standing: 13
Chicago Fire FC comes into this match with 10 points so far this season and will continue to give it their all. They lost against New York Red Bulls 1-2 last Sunday and so far this season, they have recorded two wins, three losses, and four draws in 9 fixtures. When they have come out on top, it’s largely been because of performances from Xherdan Shaqiri and Kacper Przybylko. Chicago Fire FC fans will be hoping that the duo can propel them to success in the match against Atlanta United FC.
Absences and Injuries
Chicago Fire FC will be without Spencer Richey.
Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire FC | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Atlanta United FC (-170) at FanDuel
Atlanta United FC are the favorite team according to the betting market. The club will try to brush off last month’s performance; they come into the matchup with a recent win percentage of 20% (three wins, four losses and two draws). Chicago Fire FC, in contrast, have a win percentage of 22.22% in their last 10 games (two wins, three losses and four draws).
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-115) at BetMGM
Atlanta United FC averaged three goals last month. Chicago Fire FC have averaged five goals over their last 10 matches for comparison.
Spread Pick: Atlanta United FC -1 Goal (+111) at MyBookie.ag
Atlanta United FC will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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