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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Seattle Sounders lock horns with Chicago Fire in an important clash at the Lumen Field on Saturday. Both teams have issues to address and will want to win this game.
Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire Preview
Chicago Fire are rooted to the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled to make their mark this season. The away side slumped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Orlando City last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference league table and have not been at their best this season. The Sounders edged FC Dallas to a narrow 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Seattle Sounders have a good record against Chicago Fire and have won 10 out of the 18 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chicago Fire's four victories.
- After a run of only two victories in a run of 17 matches against Seattle Sounders in all competitions, Chicago Fire have won their last two such games against the Sounders.
- Seattle Sounders have suffered defeat in only two of their last 13 matches in all competitions, with both these defeats coming away from home.
- Chicago Fire have won each of their last two matches away from home against teams from the Pacific Northwest in MLS, with both their victories coming last year.
- Hugo Cuypers has found the back of the net in four consecutive games for Chicago Fire.
Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire Prediction
Seattle Sounders have shown flashes of their ability this season but have been plagued by inconsistency over the past year. Jordan Morris has stepped up to the plate this season and can be lethal on his day.
Chicago Fire have struggled this season and cannot afford to slip up in the coming months. Seattle Sounders are in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 3-2 Chicago Fire
Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Seattle Sounders to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chicago Fire to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Hugo Cuypers to score - Yes
