Orlando City vs Chicago Fire Prediction and Betting Tips | June 22nd 2024

Major League Soccer returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Orlando City host Chicago Fire on Saturday. Frank Klopas’ men have lost their last four visits to the Exploria Stadium and will head into the weekend looking to end this poor run.

Orlando City turned in a fine show of fighting spirit as they came from behind twice to salvage a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC on Wednesday.

However, the Lions have gone five consecutive games without a win, losing three and claiming two draws since a 1-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes on May 19.

Orlando City now return home, where they have failed to win their last six games, picking up just two points from a possible 18 since March.

Chicago Fire, on the other hand, cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Toronto FC last Saturday. This followed a 2-1 home victory over LA Galaxy on June 2 which saw their nine-match winless run come to an end.

With 18 points from 18 matches, Chicago Fire are currently 13th in the Western Conference table, only above Saturday’s hosts on goal difference.

Orlando City vs Chicago Fire Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

The results have been split right down the middle in the history of this fixture, with Orlando City and Chicago Fire claiming seven wins apiece in their previous 21 encounters.
The Lions are on a six-game unbeaten run against Chicago Fire, picking up four wins and two draws since a 3-1 loss in July 2021.
Chicago Fire are unbeaten in their last four matches, picking up two wins and two draws since losing four consecutive games back in May.
Orlando City have failed to win their last six home matches, losing four and claiming two draws since March’s 2-0 victory over Austin.
Chicago Fire have won just one of their eight MLS away games this season while losing three and picking up four draws so far.

Orlando City vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Orlando City head into the weekend as firm favorites, having won their last four home games against Chicago Fire.

However, Chicago Fire are the more in-form side and we predict they will hold out for a share of the spoils.

Prediction: Orlando City 2-2 Chicago Fire

Orlando City vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in Chicago Fire’s last five matches)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in four of the last five meetings between the two teams)