The Chicago Fire will face off against Atlanta United FC in an Eastern Conference match on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. EDT. According to the Fanduel Sportsbook MLS line, Atlanta United FC is favored to win at -135, while Chicago is the underdog at +318, with a draw sitting at +303. The over/under for the game is set at 2.5 goals.
Injuries have taken their toll on both teams leading up to this matchup. Dax McCarty will not be playing for United, while Andrew Gutman and Federico Navarro will be sidelined for the Fire. Despite these setbacks, both teams are determined to secure a victory in the Eastern Conference play.
Last season, Atlanta United FC had a record of 13-9-12 overall and 11-3-4 at home. They scored 66 goals and had a goal differential of +13. On the other hand, the Fire finished with a record of 10-14-10 overall and struggled on the road with a record of 4-10-3. They scored 39 goals and had a goal differential of -12.
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar, which allowed them to provide accurate information about each team’s performance last season and their current state heading into this crucial matchup in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
