Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Prediction and Betting Tips | 31st August 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Chicago Fire take on Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami side in an important clash at the Soldier Field on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.

Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Preview

Inter Miami are at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in exceptional form this season. The Herons eased past FC Cincinnati by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The home side played out a 2-2 draw against New York City FC last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.

Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Chicago Fire have a good recent record against Inter Miami and have won four out of the last seven matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Inter Miami's two victories.
The home side has won five of the seven matches played between Chicago Fire and Inter Miami in MLS, with Chicago Fire scoring eight goals in their three home games.
Chicago Fire scored two goals in the last 15 minutes to salvage a draw against New York City FC last week - the third time this season that they have managed to achieve such a feat.
Inter Miami have won 14 of their last 18 matches in the regular season of MLS and have won each of their last three games in the competition.

Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Prediction

Inter Miami have been in impressive form this season and will look to keep their place at the top of the league table. Luis Suarez put the game to bed with his two early goals against FC Cincinnati last week and will look to repeat the feat in this fixture.

Chicago Fire have been underwhelming yet again this season and will be up against one of the league's most formidable outfits. Inter Miami are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-2 Inter Miami

Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Inter Miami to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Inter Miami to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Luis Suarez to score - Yes