Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire

Atlanta United host Chicago Fire in this MLS match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Wednesday 16 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Fire Can Trouble United

Our stake will be split when taking Chicago +0.25 at odds of -112 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Atlanta.

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Fire Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Atlanta United played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at BMO Field against Toronto FC. The Five Stripes recorded 51% possession and managed three shots on target, with Emmanuel Latte Lath registering the goal.

Chicago Fire have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by San Diego FC 2-1 at Soldier Field. Gregg Berhalter's side recorded 45% possession and had four shots on goal, with Hugo Cuypers finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Chicago beat Atlanta at home when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Soldier Field. Atlanta have secured four wins, Chicago boast three wins and there have been three draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	Chicago Fire	27	11	6	10	50	48	2	50:48	39
25	Atlanta United	28	5	11	12	32	49	-17	32:49	26

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Atlanta have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. Ronny Deila's team have averaged 48.6% possession and 3.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.8 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 11.9 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Jamal Thiare is the top goalscorer with 3, Bartosz Slisz has 2, with Emmanuel Latte Lath and two other players on 1. The leading assistor is Saba Lobjanidze with 3.

Chicago have won 5 and lost 5, with an average of 10.4 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. The Fire average 47.9% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 5.1 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

Philip Zinckernagel has scored 6 goals, followed by Hugo Cuypers on 5 and Brian Gutierrez with 4. Andrew Gutman and Philip Zinckernagel are the top assists providers with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Atlanta United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brad Guzan (GK), Brooks Lennon, Efrain Morales, Luis Abram, Pedro Amador, Bartosz Slisz, Tristan Muyumba, Miguel Almiron, Aleksey Miranchuk, Saba Lobjanidze, Emmanuel Latte Lath.

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Sam Rogers, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Sergio Oregel, Dje D'Avilla, Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Jonathan Bamba, Hugo Cuypers.

Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Chicago +0.25 at -112 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this MLS clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the MLS team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Chicago in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Chicago in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Atlanta in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Atlanta in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Atlanta in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Atlanta in 2 consecutive games against Chicago.

Fire +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Atlanta 1 - 2 Chicago

Our prediction for the correct score is Chicago to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +850. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aleksei Miranchuk Over 0.5 Shots On Target -128

Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta) can be wagered at -128 to have at least one shot on goal. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.

Latest Aleksei Miranchuk Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+265

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-135

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Philip Zinckernagel to Score +260

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago) has scored in six consecutive MLSaway games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +260.

Latest Philip Zinckernagel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-118

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Corners Prediction

Atlanta Under 5.5 Corners -132

Atlanta have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in four consecutive matches, with Chicago conceding under 5.5 corners in their past five games. The Atlanta Team Corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at odds of -132.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Atlanta

Total

8.90 3.20 5.70

Home

11.00 5.30 5.70

Away

7.40 3.10 4.30

Chicago

Total

10.50 5.40 5.10

Home

9.10 5.20 3.90

Away

10.50 4.20 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+104

Atlanta Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Chicago Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-132

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+550

2

+138

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Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

United Match Odds Suggest Victory

Atlanta United are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this MLS encounter. The +125 for them coming out on top suggests a 44% probability based on their latest betting odds. The market suggests that Chicago Fire are least likely to win at +170.

You can back Atlanta at -139 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Chicago are +102 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -294.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+300

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+163

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-400

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-139

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-294

No

+200

Hugo Cuypers Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Hugo Cuypers is priced at +380 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +125.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+125

Anytime

+380

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta)

First

+155

Anytime

+480

Miguel Almirón (Atlanta)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+225

Anytime

+600

Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

First

+410

Anytime

+1150

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Pedro Amador (Atlanta)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Ronald Hernández (Atlanta)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Brooks Lennon (Atlanta)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Miguel Almirón (Atlanta)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+108

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-116

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-118

Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-123

Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-135

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-185

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-286

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-303

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-303

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-500

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Pedro Amador (Atlanta)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Ronald Hernández (Atlanta)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Brooks Lennon (Atlanta)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Atlanta Have Won Mercedes-Benz Stadium H2H Matches Five Consecutive Times

Atlanta have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Chicago have racked up six wins and four defeats in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.70 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

The last Mercedes-Benz Stadium meeting saw Atlanta beat Chicago 3-0. In the previous 5 H2H games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta have a 100% win rate.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Atlanta United Home Stats		4-3-3	3.20	1.70	1.50	5	5	7	3
Chicago Fire Away Stats		6-0-4	4.70	2.70	2.00	10	0	10	0

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Atlanta vs Chicago team news before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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