Coach Peter Vermes is determined to get the better of Eastern Conference’s Chicago Fire on the 29th of July when the two clubs meet in a brutal Leagues Cup game at Children’s Mercy Park. Neither side wants to lose this, so we should see a spectacular game. Check out our key Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire betting tips for more exclusive content.
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Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire prediction: Many goals at Children’s Mercy Park
Key Stats
- John Pulskamp won’t partake in this game for the home team, which is another plus in favor of our Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire predictions.
- Sporting Kansas City conceded 52 goals since the start of the season.
- Chicago Fire lost only one of the last four games against this opponent.
Correct score prediction: Sporting KC 1-3 Chicago Fire
One of the last two matches between the two teams resulted in a 1-3 victory for Chicago Fire. In addition, you saw in our Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire predictions that coach Peter Vermes’ boys aren’t performing at all well at the back this season either.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sporting is favored by the experts
- HOME: +105 – 49.2%
- DRAW: +245 – 27.8%
- AWAY: +280 – 23.0%
*These Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire odds are subject to change
Coach Klopas’ Chicago Fire has about a 23.0% chance of securing the three points at Children’s Mercy Park. In the meantime, Sporting KC’s odds are twice as good, as Vermes and his troops stand a massive 49.2% win probability ahead of the kick-off.
Last five H2Hs: H2H stalemate
As you can see from the Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire head-to-head statistics below, neither side has a direct advantage.
USA MLS 25/06/23
Sporting Kansas City
Chicago Fire
USA MLS 19/03/22
Chicago Fire
Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS 12/09/21
Sporting Kansas City
Chicago Fire
USA MLS 17/10/20
Chicago Fire
Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS 08/10/20
Sporting Kansas City
Chicago Fire
Sporting KC team news and form: Losing way too frequently
Since the start of the season, Sporting Kansas City lost 14 league outings. No other Western Conference team has recorded as many defeats, which is a reason for us to believe our Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire predictions stand a fighting chance.
Predicted lineup: Melia (GK), Voloder, Shelton, Castellanos, Leibold, Walter, Radoja, Thommy, Russell, Agada & Salloi
USA MLS 07/09/24
D
New York Red Bulls
1
Sporting Kansas City
1
USA US Open Cup 28/08/24
W
Indy Eleven
0
Sporting Kansas City
2
USA MLS 25/08/24
W
Orlando City SC
0
Sporting Kansas City
3
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
L
Columbus Crew
4
Sporting Kansas City
0
Leagues Cup 06/08/24
L
Toluca
2
Sporting Kansas City
1
Chicago Fire team news and form: No shame in losing
Coach Klopas’ boys lost the match against Inter Miami in MLS a couple of days ago, but in reality, the two teams were equals. Chicago Fire didn’t have as many shots at target as Inter Miami did, but Klopas’ side had 53.0% possession.
Predicted lineup: Brady (GK), Czhicos, Omsberg, Souquet, Arigoni, Gutierrez, Gimenez, Acosta, Herbers, Cuypers & Shaqiri
USA MLS 08/09/24
L
DC United
2
Chicago Fire
1
USA MLS 01/09/24
L
Inter Miami CF
4
Chicago Fire
1
USA MLS 24/08/24
D
New York City FC
2
Chicago Fire
2
Leagues Cup 02/08/24
L
Toluca
3
Chicago Fire
1
Leagues Cup 29/07/24
L
Sporting Kansas City
2
Chicago Fire
1
Player to watch: Xherdan Shaqiri
Shaqiri took part in the 2024 Euro despite the fact that he no longer plays in Europe. He came close to a sensational corner-kick goal in the match against England as well. It’s clear for all to see that the Swiss player still has what it takes to operate at the highest level possible, and we are sure he will help make our Sporting KC vs Chicago Fire predictions a success.
Second player to watch: Hugo Cuypers
Cuypers is the leading finisher for the visitors in MLS. He found the net on nine occasions throughout the season. Surely, his place among the starters for coach Klopas is reserved.
