Our prediction for this MLS match:
Chicago Fire
Match Time & Date:
28/09/2024
08:30 PM
Prediction: 2-1
Toronto FC
Chicago Fire will be looking to make amends for back-to-back to Nashville and Montreal as they host Toronto FC. With playoffs still within reach, the hosts are eager to return to winning ways and keep their postseason hopes alive. Injuries to key defenders such as Teran, Gutman, Czichos, and Gasper may complicate things, but their attacking options remain strong, and they’ll be confident to take advantage of Toronto's poor away form.
The Canadian outfit, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form, losing to both Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids. The Reds have been struggling to find their best form of late, particularly on the road, and with midfielder Deybi Flores banned for this clash, they face an uphill task. Defensive problems and inconsistency in their play have marked their season, making it difficult for them to mount any significant challenge away from home. Given Toronto’s struggles on the road and Chicago’s desire to stay in the playoffs race, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side.
Highlighted Player (Lorenzo Insigne):
Born in Frattamaggiore, Naples on June 4, 1991, Lorenzo Insigne is an Italian footballer who plays for his hometown club Napoli in the Serie A. Insigne is a product of Olimpia Sant’Arpino football school, but he joined the Partenopei at the age of 15.
The diminutive attacker scored his first ever goal in the Italian top flight on September 16, 2012 in a 3-1 win over Parma. Insigne, who played for the likes of Cavese, Foggia and Pescara on loan before returning to Naples, made his debut with the Italian national team on September 11, 2012 in the World Cup qualifier against Malta.
The Napoli forward scored his first ever goal for the Azzurri in a friendly against Argentina on August 14, 2013. His main position is left winger, but he is used as a second striker as well. Lorenzo Insigne has a contract with Napoli until June 30, 2022.
Highlighted Team (Chicago Fire):
Based in the suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois, Chicago Fire is a professional soccer club who compete in Major League Soccer. Chicago Fire were founded on October 8, 1997 and one year later they won the MLS Cup by beating D.C. United (2-0) in the title game. The club play their home games at Toyota Park, the venue that was opened on June 11, 2006. Chicago Fire won four U.S. Open Cups (1998, 2000, 2003 and 2006) and in 2009 they were beaten by UANL Tigres in the North American Superliga final.
The likes of Chris Armas, DeMarcus Beasley, Brian McBride, Eric Wynalda and Frank Klopas are some of the notable footballers who played for Chicago Fire in the past. It has to be noted that a number of veterans were part of the club as well: Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Pavel Pardo, Piotr Nowak, Hristo Stoichkov and Lubos Kubik.
The club’s official colors are red and white and they are nicknamed Men in Red. Veljko Paunovic, who won the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup with Serbia, is one of the club’s most famous coaches.
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