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Chicago Fire will square off against St. Louis City at the Toyota Park in the round of 32 of the US Open Cup on Tuesday.
The hosts overcame Chicago House in the third round as a first-half goal from Kacper Przybyłko and Kendall Burks' brace helped them to a 3-0 win. The hosts are four-time champions in the competition, last lifting the title in 2006.
St. Louis City recorded an impressive 5-1 win over Union Omaha in the previous round. It was the second-biggest win in the third round of the competition, just behind Loudoun United's 5-0 win against Flower City Union.
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The hosts suffered a 3-0 away defeat against Nashville in the MLS on Sunday while St. Louis City's clash against FC Dallas had to be postponed on account of bad weather.
Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- Chicago Fire have just one win to their name in their last five games in all competitions, with that win coming in the third round of the US Open Cup.
- Fire are unbeaten at home in all competitions this season, with five of the seven games ending in draws.
- After winning their first three away games this season, St. Louis City are winless in their last two away games, scoring just one goal while conceding four times.
- The hosts have scored 16 goals in all competitions, with 12 of them coming in home games.
- The visitors have the best-attacking record in the MLS this season, scoring 22 goals in 10 games, with 10 of them coming on their travels.
- The hosts were eliminated from the third round last season while St. Louis City are making their debut in the competition this season.
Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City Prediction
The hosts have three wins from 11 games in all competitions this season. They are unbeaten at home in all competitions this season and will be hopeful of a positive outcome.
The visitors have enjoyed an impressive run in their debut MLS season on the back of a solid attacking display. They scored five goals in their previous US Open Cup match and will be looking to build on that performance to record another win.
Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-2 St. Louis City
Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - St. Louis City
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Eduard Löwen to score or assist any time - Yes
