Chicago Fire vs. Real Salt Lake: A Clash of Titans in Non-Conference Match, Predictions and Analysis
The Chicago Fire (2-3-3, 11th in the Eastern Conference) will face off against Real Salt Lake (3-2-3, fourth in the Western Conference) in a non-conference match in Chicago on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. EDT. The current betting odds from BETMGM SPORTSBOOK show Chicago as the favorite at +126, Real Salt Lake at +196, and a draw at +236, with an over/under of 2.5 goals.
Chicago has a 2-1-0 record in home games and a 0-2-1 record in matches where they score only one goal. On the other hand, Real Salt Lake is 1-1-2 in road games and currently ranks sixth in MLS with 46 corner kicks, averaging 5.8 per game. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Key performers to watch include Brian Gutierrez with three goals and one assist for the Fire, Fabian Herbers with two goals and two assists, Christian Arango with six goals and one assist for RSL, and Andres Gomez with two goals and three assists.
Through eight matches this season, the Fire are averaging 1.4 goals, 4.0 shots on target
