Minnesota United 1/1 to beat Chicago Fire in Thursday’s MLS matchup

Competition: MLS

Market: Minnesota United win

Odds: 1/1 @ 888sport

Looking to continue on their recent purple patch, Minnesota will host away day strugglers Chicago Fire in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Starting with the hosts, continuing on what has been an extended unbeaten run of form, Minnesota still have their sights set on mounting a dramatic charge for the Western Conference title. In their 19 MLS matchups this season, they have recorded eight wins, six draws and five defeats, soring 31 and conceding 24 in return. Collecting a points tally of 30 and all but mathematically securing their spot in the final series, they also open Thursday’s fixtures sat in fourth and just three points adrift of climbing to the top of the table. As for their recent run of results, along with collecting back-to-back wins they are also unbeaten in their last six MLS contests on the bounce. It should also be noted, Minnesota are unbeaten in their last six home fixtures, winning four of those appearances.

As for the visitors, still struggling to pick up maximum points at the back end of the campaign, Chicago Fire are still in a battle to book their spot in the final series. In their 21 MLS matchups this season, they have recorded five wins, seven draws and nine defeats, scoring 28 and conceding 33 in return. Collecting a points tally of 22, they open the midweek fixtures sat in that lucrative 10th spot and hold that final series spot thanks to their goal difference. As for their recent run of results, Chicago have failed to win any of their last four MLS matchups and have also recorded just a single win in any of their last seven outings. Given the huge gulf in class, we’re backing a home victory on Thursday.

Bet: Minnesota United 1/1 to beat Chicago Fire in Thursday’s MLS matchup @ 888sport