Chicago Fire (4-9-6) travel to face off against Seattle Sounders (6-7-7) on Saturday, June 29th. This match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. Seattle Sounders is coming off a win in their previous match, while Chicago Fire will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Seattle Sounders. The match is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET.
Chicago Fire vs Seattle Sounders
Chicago Fire Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Chicago Fire will be looking to bounce back from a 4-2 loss to Orlando City SC. This match was played on the road, and going into the match, they were the heavy underdog at +360. The six combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Chicago’s offensive attack took a total of 19 shots, with 12 being on target. They scored on a penalty kick, which was one of Hugo Cuypers’ three total shots and three shots on goal. Maren Haile-Selassie also found the net, with the club having three corners.
Defensively, the Fire allowed four goals on Orlando City’s six total shots on target. Christopher Brady finished with two saves on Orlando City’s six shots on target. The club’s defenders blocked one shot and intercepted nine passes.
The Chicago Fire head to Seattle to take on the Sounders on the road. This season, Chicago has struggled, going 4-9-6, which has them 15th in the Eastern Conference. Their road record is just 1-4-4, and they have dropped two of their last three matches. After this match, they will return home to take on the Philadelphia Union on July 4th.
Seattle Sounders Is Coming Off A Win
The Seattle Sounders will be looking to build off their 3-2 win over FC Dallas. This match took place on their home pitch, and they had a money line payout of -190. The five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Seattle’s offensive attack took a total of 27 shots and 10 shots on goal. Jordan Morris was the top overall scorer for the club, finding the net twice on his three total shot attempts. Raúl Ruidíaz scored the other goal for the club, which came on his five total shots.
On the defensive end, the Sounders had a total of seven interceptions and eight blocked shots. Despite making three saves, Stefan Frei allowed two goals. Dallas’ offensive attack took a total of eight shots and five shots on goal.
As the Seattle Sounders prepare to take on the Chicago Fire, they will be looking to continue their strong play of late. Over their last six matches, they have gone 3-1-2, including a win over the 2nd-ranked Real Salt Lake. On the season, they are 6-7-7, putting them 10th in the Western Conference. At home, they have been tough to beat, going 3-1-5. Following this match, they will take on the New England Revolution on July 7th.
Chicago Fire Offense Breakdown
Chicago Fire’s offense has been slightly below average this season, as they are 23rd in MLS in goals scored at 1.2 per match. However, they have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. Hugo Cuypers has been their top scorer this season, as he is 22nd in MLS with seven goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Fabian Herbers is their leader in assists, as he is 29th in MLS with four. He also has two goals this season.
Seattle Sounders Offense Breakdown
Seattle Sounders’ offense has been on the rise lately, as they have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. They are currently 21st in the league in goals per match at 1.3. Raúl Ruidíaz is their top scorer, ranking 18th in the MLS with eight goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is ninth in the league. Albert Rusnák is their leader in assists, ranking ninth in the MLS with seven. He has also found the back of the net once this season.
Chicago Fire Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Seattle Sounders, the Chicago Fire’s defense is currently 25th in MLS, allowing 1.8 goals per match. Over their last six matches, they have given up 11 goals, which is also 1.8 per match. They have struggled against some of the league’s worst offenses, giving up four goals to Orlando City SC, who is 24th in scoring, and three goals to the Columbus Crew, who is 7th. Christopher Brady has started 18 matches and has two clean sheets, which is 28th in MLS.
Seattle Sounders Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Chicago Fire, the Seattle Sounders’ defense is giving up 1.2 goals per match, which is 9th in the MLS. Over their last six matches, they have given up eight goals (1.3 per match). They have been solid against some of the league’s worst offenses, including St. Louis City SC (27th) and the Houston Dynamo (18th). However, they have also given up two goals to FC Dallas (15th) and Sporting Kansas City (12th). Stefan Frei is 17th in the MLS with four clean sheets this season.
Chicago Fire vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
With both teams coming in with below-average offenses, our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, which is listed at +310. This season, the Seattle Sounders have been slightly better on the defensive end, coming in 9th in goals allowed. Our projections are giving Seattle’s Raul Ruidiaz the best chance to score a goal. As for Chicago, Xherdan Shaqiri has been given the best odds to score.
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Last updated:June 28, 2024 Chicago Fire FC, Seattle Sounders FC