Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire Prediction and Betting Tips | July 28, 2024 

Sporting Kansas City host Chicago Fire at Children's Mercy Park on Sunday (July 28) in the opening round of the 2024 Leagues Cup. The hosts have endured a difficult MLS campaign.

They drew 1-1 with St. Louis City in their last game, finding themselves a goal down at the break before William Agada headed home the leveller from close range in the second half to cap an overall impressive performance.

Chicago, meanwhile, haven't fared much better than their opponents in the league. They lost 2-1 to leaders Inter Miami in their last match, with Rafael Czichos' second-half equaliser followed by conceding the lead minutes later.

The visitors secured a 3-2 comeback win over Minnesota United in their opening Leagues Cup game last year and will hope for a similar outcome.

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Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 62 meetings between Kansas City and Chicago, who lead 28-21.
• Chicago have won their last two games in the fixture after going winless in six.
• Kansas City are without a clean sheet in six games across competitions.
• Kansas City have conceded 52 league goals this season. Only San Jose Earthquakes (61) have shipped more.

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Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Kansas City are on a run of back-to-back winless outings after winning three on the bounce. They have, however, won three of their last four home matches.

Chicago, meanwhile, have won just one of their last four matches and two of their last seven. They have lost four of their last five road games and could see defeat here as well.

Prediction: Kansas City 1-0 Chicago

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Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Kansas City

Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Four of their last six meetings have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both teams have scored in two of their last six matchups.)