Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire prediction and betting tips - July 21, 2024
Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Inter Miami CF
Chicago Fire FC
On Sunday, July 21, in the 27th round of the MLS regular season, Inter Miami will host Chicago Fire. The analysts at Dailysports have prepared a prediction and bets for this match.
Inter Miami
Inter Miami leads the Eastern Conference of the MLS. Even without Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, who were playing in the Copa América 2024, Gerardo Martino's team managed to retain the top spot. The "Herons" have accumulated 50 points from 24 matches, two points more than second-placed Cincinnati. Columbus Crew is seven points behind, having played two fewer matches.
In the previous round, Luis Suárez returned to the squad and came off the bench, while Lionel Messi will be absent for several more weeks. Despite Messi's absence, Inter defeated Toronto 3-1 at home, redeeming themselves after a humiliating 1-6 loss to Cincinnati. Before the Cincinnati match, Inter Miami had won four consecutive matches, each with a 2-1 scoreline.
Chicago Fire
Chicago is one of the underdogs in the Eastern Conference, sitting in 13th place with just 25 points from 24 matches: 6 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses. However, Chicago still has hopes of finishing in the playoff zone. The lower half of the Eastern Conference table is tightly packed, and Chicago is only three points behind the eighth and ninth places.
Chicago heads to Miami in relatively good form. In the previous round, they unexpectedly defeated Cincinnati 1-0 away, thanks to a goal by Brian Gutierrez in the 69th minute. Before that, the Fire played a goalless draw at home against New York City FC, and they have garnered 7 points from their last 5 matches.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- This will be the seventh meeting between Inter Miami and Chicago.
- Inter Miami has beaten Chicago only once, while the Fire have won four times.
- Last season, Chicago won both matches against Inter Miami: 4-1 and 3-2.
Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire prediction
Chicago is in good form, but Inter Miami is having a brilliant season, and the return of Suárez makes them even stronger. My bet is on a home victory.
