Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire prediction and betting tips - July 21, 2024 by Jack Read
Jack Read
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Inter Miami CF
Chicago Fire FC
On Sunday, July 21, Inter Miami CF hosts the Chicago Fire in an MLS Eastern Conference fixture at the Chase Stadium. The match will kick off at 01:30 Central European Time. Analysts at Dailysports have prepared a forecast and betting tips for this encounter.
Inter Miami
Inter Miami CF currently holds the number one position in the league standings with 50 points, having won 15, drawn five, and lost four of the 24 matches. Miami is two points clear of second-place FC Cincinnati with an incredible +16 goal difference. Inter Miami claimed their fifth win in six matches in their last match, as they defeated Toronto FC by a 3-1 scoreline. Miami has been impressive in front of goals, as they have scored 12 in total, while a combined three or more goals have been scored in each of their last six matches. Luis Suarez will hope to add to his tally of 12 goals and five assists, while 2024 Copa America winner Lionel Messi remained sidelined after sustaining an ankle injury in the final of the Copa America.
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire currently sits 13th in the league standings with 25 points and a goal difference of -11, having won six, drawn seven, and lost eleven of their 24 matches. The Chicago Fire secured all three points by defeating FC Cincinnati 1-0 in their last match after a two-match winless run. Brian Gutierrez scored the winning goal in the 69th minute for the Chicago Fire, as they went on to keep their second consecutive clean sheet in a row.
The Chicago Fire have been in mixed form in their last five MLS matches, recording two wins, two losses, and a draw. During the run, they managed to score only six goals while also conceding six. Hugo Cuypers is the leading goalscorer for Chicago with nine goals and two assists.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last meeting between the two teams ended with a 4-1 win for the Chicago Fire, as they remain unbeaten in their last four matches. The last time Inter Miami defeated the Chicago Fire was in 2021, in a 3-2 win for Miami.
- Four of the last five matches between both teams have ended with both teams scoring over 3.5 goals.
- Chicago Fire have defeated Inter Miami in their last three consecutive matches.
Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire prediction
The head-to-head statistics have shown that the result between these two sides has ended in a high score. Chicago Fire is considered an underdog in this match, but we predict that the match will end with a total over 3.5 goals.
