Inter Miami v Chicago

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Inter Miami wrestled back the top spot of the Eastern Conference table off FC Cincinnati thanks to a 3-1 home win against Toronto in midweek which has also given the hosts a two-point lead over Cincinnati heading into this weekend's MLS action, while Chicago Fire also tasted success in midweek when they registered an impressive 1-0 win away from home at FC Cincinnati which allowed Inter Miami to regain top spot in the Conference.

Inter Miami will now enjoy home advantage once again for this weekend's fixture against lowly Chicago Fire and having won five out of their last six games overall in the MLS, Gerardo Martino's side will be in confident mood that they can grab another decisive three points here.

Despite losing 6-1 in a massacre at Cincinnati, previous wins against the likes of Philadelphia Union, Columbus Crew, Nashville, Charlotte and the aforementioned Toronto should still give the hosts plenty of reasons to be upbeat about their chances for this upcoming clash.

The bigger picture shows Inter Miami have suffered just two defeats in their previous 18 games overall which also includes picking up 12 wins as well, so the hosts look to be well placed for further success here.

Chicago Fire still remain sitting third from bottom in the Eastern Conference ladder despite collecting the maximum points by way of a solid 1-0 win on the road at the former league leaders Cincinnati during the week, so the visitors will be hoping that lightning can strike twice at the Chase Stadium this weekend.

Recent wins against LA Galaxy, Toronto, Philadelphia Union and of course Cincinnati have prevented Chicago Fire from dropping to the bottom of the Eastern Conference ladder but the visitors have managed to pick up only these four wins in their last 17 matches, while results away from home have also been fairly ordinary.

Indeed, Chicago Fire have managed to capture just two wins in their previous 13 outings on the road along with being handed seven defeats along the way which does not bode well for this upcoming trip to face the league leaders, especially as Chicago Fire have managed to keep just two clean sheets in these previous 13 away games.

In addition, seven of these 13 away games have also produced over two goals so the prospects of a few goals in this upcoming clash also look likely.

Inter Miami v Chicago Fire Verdict

Chicago Fire have actually enjoyed the upper hand over Inter Miami in previous exchanges, winning the last three meetings on the trot, but this upcoming clash looks to be heading in favour of Inter Miami who have produced some impressive results and who will also be keen to remain top of the Conference.

Therefore, our main bet will be Inter Miami win @ 1.53

Other side bets worth considering:

Inter Miami win & Over 2 goals @ 2.00

Correct Score: Inter Miami 3-0 @ 13.00