Inter Miami know they are in for a back-breaking excursion to Chicago Fire and their SeatGeek Stadium. This preview has all the facts you require before the game.
- Chicago Fire have the fewest scored goals (28) in Major League Soccer
- Inter Miami have the fewest dropped points from leading position (7) in Major League Soccer
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Chicago Fire form and stats
Chicago Fire, who have the fewest scored goals (28) in Major League Soccer, have collected 19 points from their Major League Soccer home games so far after 5-4-5. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Chicago Fire, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Chicago Fire haven't scored a league goal since they found the net 401 minutes ago. Mueller scored that one. Defensively the home team are doing well, with their goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina not having conceded a league goal in 246 minutes.
Chicago travelled for their previous game, a trip to Columbus Crew that ended 0-0. Chicago Fire's goalie Słonina played a big part in securing a draw after 90 minutes against Columbus Crew with a stunning nine saves. The goalie Słonina was named most valuable player of the team in that game, scoring 9.41 out of ten. Słonina topped it up with a clean sheet.
0-0 away at New England before that.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Chicago Fire have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 16 games) they have won 7 times, drawn 6 and lost 3.
Chicago are traveling soon after this match as the Major League Soccer match at Montreal Impact awaits in three days.
Chicago Fire aren't scoring a lot here at SeatGeek Stadium in the league, with only 12 goals from 14 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Chicago have only conceded 12 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Inter Miami form and stats
There's been little loot from Inter Miami's travels as they have only collected 9 points from 14 away games in the Major League Soccer. Inter Miami only have 2 wins to counter their 9 defeats and 3 draws. Inter Miami seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?
Inter Miami are travelling again after losing away to Columbus Crew in their previous match (0-1). Lowe, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.15. Lowe hit one key pass and won 6 of 10 duels.
It was a defeat before that one as the away game against New York RB wasn't a success with a 1-3 loss.We have checked recent matches where Inter have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 11 games were 4 victories, 2 draws and 5 defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Inter Miami are hosting Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer only three days away.
The attacking power of Inter when travelling is not overwhelming with 8 goals scored from 14 league matches away. Inter Miami have conceded 23 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Chicago Fire and Inter Miami have duelled previously this season: Inter Miami - Chicago Fire 0-0. Numbers for the former three meetings between these two sides are: one win for Chicago, one draw and one win for Inter Miami. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: two games.
Top Goalscorers
  G. Higuaín 9 goals |  L. Campana Romero 8 goals |   K. Przybyłko 5 goals |
Chicago Fire missing players
Inter Miami missing players
| Chicago Fire | Inter Miami | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| 8 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 9 | 12 |
| 28 | 12 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 8 | 35 |
| 38 | 12 | 5 | Conceded | C | 3 | 23 | 46 |
| 76% | 71% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| 59% | 50% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 57% | 75% |
| 41% | 29% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 29% | 54% |
| 28% | 14% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 29% | 36% |
| 21% | 7% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 18% |
| 38% | 29% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 36% | 57% |
| 41% | 57% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 21% | 18% |
| 45% | 43% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 50% | 32% |
| 4.5 | 5.2 | 6.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| 4.4 | 4 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 12.9 | 11.9 | 13.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12 | 10 | 11.6 |
| 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| 24% | 23% | 21% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 16% | 28% |
| 12.2 | 9.9 | 9.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16 | 16.3 | 14.5 |
| 4.1 | 3 | 3.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 5.7 | 4.8 |
- Chicago Fire have the fewest scored goals (12) at home in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have the fewest scored goals (28) in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have the fewest scored goals in the first half (13) in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have the fewest scored goals in the second half (15) in Major League Soccer
- Chicago Fire have the most clean sheets (8) at home in Major League Soccer
- Inter Miami have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Inter Miami have the fewest dropped points from leading position (7) in Major League Soccer
- Inter Miami have the fewest scored goals (8) away in Major League Soccer
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 63 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 42 | 60 |
| 2 | Montreal Impact | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 53 | 45 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 52 |
| 3 | New York RB | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 45 | 36 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 47 |
| 4 | New York City | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 50 | 37 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 45 |
| 5 | Orlando City | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 35 | 40 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 14 | -5 | 42 |
| 6 | Columbus Crew | 28 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 37 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 40 |
| 7 | New England | 29 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 42 | 42 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 0 | 38 |
| 8 | Cincinnati | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 47 | 48 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 24 | -1 | 38 |
| 9 | Inter Miami | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 35 | 46 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 23 | -11 | 36 |
| 10 | Toronto | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 47 | 53 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | -6 | 34 |
| 11 | Atlanta United | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 41 | 48 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 28 | -7 | 33 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 38 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 32 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 29 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 34 | 46 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 32 | -12 | 32 |
| 14 | DC United | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 32 | 59 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 33 | -27 | 26 |
