Match: MLS
Fixture: Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire
Local Kick-off Time: July 16, 2025, 19:30 (EDT, UTC-4)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Team Strength Overview:
Atlanta United currently have a record of 4 wins, 7 draws and 10 losses, ranking 12th in the Eastern Conference, with an overall poor performance. However, compared to their dismal away form (winless on the road), they rely more on home games, with a home record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, playing an open and attacking style.
Chicago Fire have an 8-4-9 record, ranking 10th in the Eastern Conference and 9 points ahead of their opponents. They are better at performing on the road this season, with a 6-5 away record (3rd in the Eastern Conference) and strong away attacking firepower. However, their recent form has been poor, losing their last two games with 2 goals conceded in each.
Handicap Prediction:
Chicago Fire +0.25 (Asian Handicap)
Draw + Away Win (European Odds)
Predicted Scores: 0-1, 0-2, 1-2
Betting Data Changes: Major Asian bookmakers opened with Atlanta United -0.25 for this match; European odds mainly offered an initial combination of 2.14-3.80-3.10. Currently, the Asian Handicap's support for Atlanta United is somewhat inflated. Considering Atlanta United's performance this season, they do not have the strength to justify this handicap. However, European odds still hold expectations for Atlanta United. Comparing the two handicaps, it is obvious that a factor affecting the match data is Atlanta's recent five consecutive away games without a win. The only pull factor is their recent two home wins, but given their five-game winless run, their form at home in this match remains uncertain. Therefore, Chicago Fire are very likely to get an unbeaten result.
Predicted Goals: 0, 1, 2
Betting Data Changes: Centered on major Asian bookmakers, the initial over/under line for this match was 3 goals, and the current data has risen to 3.25 goals. Given both teams' performance this season, the line was largely set based on their defensive performance. However, it is clear that both teams' attacking firepower has been inconsistent this season, which cannot be a strong support factor, so there will not be many goals in this match.
Predicted Corner Kicks: Over 10
Corner Kick Analysis:
Atlanta United mainly use a 3-4-3 formation in the 2025 season, focusing on counter-attacks and relying on wingers for flank charges. Chicago Fire mainly use a 4-3-3 formation in the 2025 season, focusing on total football, with cross from the flanks as their main attacking method. Both teams rely heavily on the flanks in their tactics, with most attacks initiated from the wings, so there will be more corners in this match.
