INTER MIAMI are aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference as they host Chicago Fire in an MLS fixture on Sunday. Miami continue to impress at Chase Stadium and should have too much for Chicago.
Inter Miami were back to winning ways last time out as they claimed a 3-1 victory over Toronto. Diego Gomez opened the scoring just before the break while Federico Redondo’s second half brace sealed the win.
That was the fifth win in six matches for Inter Miami, who are now two points clear at the top of the Eastern Conference. The result also means Gerardo Martino have only lost once in their last four MLS home matches, although they are without a clean sheet in that run.
Chicago Fire are also coming off a victory as they edged out Cincinnati 1-0 in their previous MLS fixture with Brian Gutierrez getting the only goal. That was only the second win in six matches for a side who have found things difficult lately.
Manager Frank Klopas will be pleased to secure an away win as Chicago Fire have struggled on their recent travels. They have won just two of their last 12 away matches across all competitions and had suffered three straight defeats prior to the win at Cincinnati.
How the bookies view it: Miami overwhelming favourites.
Inter Miami have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 1/2 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Chicago Fire is valued at 4/1 while Betfred is also offering odds of 100/30 for a draw.
Head to head: History on Chicago’s side
Chicago have only lost once to Inter Miami, claiming four wins and one draw from six previous matches. Chicago claimed a 4-1 victory in the last meeting back in October 2023.
Players to watch: Campana to bring the heat
Leo Campana should continue in attack for Inter Miami and will be the one to watch on Sunday. The striker has 5 MLS goals this season and is priced at 11/10 by Betfred to find the net.
Hugo Cuypers remains the biggest attacking threat for Chicago Fire having scored nine MLS goals this season. The striker could be worth keeping an eye on to score anytime at 15/8 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Lionel Messi picked up an injury in the Copa America final and is sidelined while Luis Suarez may have to settle for a place off the bench having only just returned. Leo Campana should continue to lead the line for Inter Miami alongside Robert Taylor.
Fabian Herbers was taken off at halftime last time out and is a doubt for Sunday’s clash. Kellyn Acosta is likely to replace the midfielder while Hugo Cuypers should continue in attack.
Inter Miami: Callender, Alba, Allen, Aviles, Fray, Rojas, Bright, Redondo, Gomez, Taylor, Campana.
Chicago Fire: Brady, Souquet, Omsberg, Czichos, Arigoni, Acosta, Gimenez, Dean, Mueller, Haile-Selassie, Cuypers.
Anything else catch the eye?
There were over 4.5 goals in the last meeting between Inter Miami and Chicago and is priced at 9/4 by Betfred. Over 3.5 goals could also be considered at evens with Betfred.
Inter Miami are priced at minimal odds for a straight victory, so a win and over 3.5 goals could be considered at 15/8 by Betfred. The hosts have scored in both halves in two of their last three matches and a repeat is priced at 19/20 by Betfred.
This MLS match between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire will be played on Jul 21, 2024 and kick off at 00:30. Check below for our tipsters best Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
