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The MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Chicago Fire lock horns with an impressive Real Salt Lake in an important clash at Soldier Field on Saturday.
Chicago Fire vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Real Salt Lake are currently in fourth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The away side held Columbus Crew to a 0-0 stalemate last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference league table and have not been at their best in recent weeks. The hosts were held to a 0-0 stalemate by New York Red Bulls in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Chicago Fire vs Real Salt Lake Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chicago Fire have a slight edge over Real Salt Lake and have won eight out of the last 24 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's seven victories.
- Chicago Fire won the previous meeting between the two teams by a 1-0 margin in October 2021 and could win consecutive matches against Real Salt Lake for the first time since 2005.
- Chicago Fire have lost only one of their last five matches in the MLS and have not kept consecutive clean sheets in the competition since July last year.
- Real Salt Lake are unbeaten in their last three matches away from home in the regular season of the MLS and have lost only three of their last 17 such games in the competition.
Chicago Fire vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
Real Salt Lake have stepped up to the plate over the past year and have been one of the best visiting teams in the MLS in recent months. Cristian Arango has been exceptional for his side and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Chicago Fire have failed to meet expectations and will need to play out of their skins in this fixture. Real Salt Lake are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-3 Real Salt Lake
Chicago Fire vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Salt Lake to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cristian Arango to score - Yes
