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Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps prediction

Chicago Fire FCHome32%to win
1.44 : 1.72expected goalsDraw 25%
Vancouver WhitecapsAway44%to win
Shujaa value tipUnder 3.5 goals1.71

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip61%
Chicago Fire FC +0.5Most likely to win
Price 1.591 unit
Value tip61%
Under 3.5 goalsPrice pays more than it should
Price 1.71+4.0% value1 unit
Bold tip27%
A DrawBigger price, loses more often
Price 3.75+2.9% value1 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps is Vancouver Whitecaps to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.71.

Chicago recent form-1%Chicago league table-1%Vancouver league table+1%

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Shujaa expert view

Our read for Kenya
  1. 1

    Chicago Fire sits fifth in the table with 42 points from 26 matches, while Vancouver Whitecaps leads at the top with 50 points from the same number of games.

  2. 2

    Recent form shows Chicago has dropped down the table and struggled lately, whereas Vancouver has moved up with strong league performances.

  3. 3

    Our model gives Vancouver a 44 in 100 chance to win, Chicago a 32 in 100 chance, and a draw at 25 in 100 with expected goals around 1.4 to 1.7.

  4. 4

    The strongest tip points to under 3.5 goals happening at 61 in 100, offering a small 4 percent value for the market.

Verdict. Vancouver holds the upper hand based on table position and recent form, but remember betting carries risks.

Good to know: This is our opinion from the numbers, not a promise. Betting has risk, 18+.

Form and head to head

Newest game first
Chicago Fire FCWLLDD
  • Wat Charlotte FC1-0
  • Lat Nashville SC0-3
  • Lv New England Revolution1-2
  • Dv Inter Miami CF1-1
  • Dat Toronto FC4-4
Vancouver WhitecapsDWLWL
  • Dv D.C. United3-3
  • Wat Real Salt Lake3-0
  • Lv Austin FC1-2
  • Wv LA Galaxy3-0
  • Lv St. Louis CITY SC1-3

In numbers, Chicago red and Vancouver green

1.6Points per game1.8
1.9Goals scored per game2.1
1.6Goals conceded per game1.1
20%Clean sheets40%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
ChicagoVancouver
20Games played20
9Wins10
5Draws5
6Losses5
38Goals scored42
33Goals conceded22
1.9Scored per game2.1
1.6Conceded per game1.1
5W 1D 3LHome record5W 2D 3L
4W 4D 3LAway record5W 3D 2L
20%Clean sheets40%
75%Both teams scored50%
75%Over 2.5 goals60%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
4. Chicago Fire FC291469+9481.66
1. Vancouver Whitecaps291577+31521.79

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full MLS table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Chicago Fire FC
  • Josh Cohen
    Josh CohenKeeper · G
    1 saves
Vancouver Whitecaps
  • Yohei Takaoka
    Yohei TakaokaKeeper · G
    3 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals83%1.20
Over 2.5 goals61%1.63
Over 3.5 goals39%2.57
Both teams to score63%1.58
Chicago or draw56%1.78
Vancouver or draw68%1.46
Chicago win and over 2.522%4.58
Vancouver win and over 2.531%3.25

Most likely scores

1-111.1%
1-29.0%
2-17.6%
0-16.6%
2-26.5%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Chicago Fire FC to win35%2.65-8.4%
A Draw27%3.75+2.9%
Vancouver Whitecaps to win43%2.25-3.0%
Over 3.5 goals43%2.05-12.1%
Under 3.5 goals61%1.71+4.0%
Chicago Fire FC +0.561%1.59-2.6%
Vancouver Whitecaps -0.542%2.15-9.9%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Where to bet on Chicago v Vancouver

Our top pick is Under 3.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Vancouver Whitecaps shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Chicago Fire FC 32%, the draw 25% and Vancouver Whitecaps 44%. The bookmakers agree and make Vancouver Whitecaps the favourite at 2.25.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Chicago Fire FC took 5 points from their last 5 games and Vancouver Whitecaps took 7 from 5. Vancouver Whitecaps come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Chicago Fire FC won 5 of their last 9 games at home. Vancouver Whitecaps won 5 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Chicago Fire FC score 1.9 goals a game and let in 1.6. Vancouver Whitecaps score 2.1 and let in 1.1. Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 of Chicago Fire FC games and 12 of Vancouver Whitecaps games in that run.

  5. 5
    Where the value is

    Under 3.5 goals is priced at 1.71. Our fair price is 1.65, so the bookmaker pays about 4.0% more than it should.

Chicago Fire FC form

Chicago Fire FC have 9 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 38 goals scored and 33 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, D, D, newest first.

Vancouver Whitecaps form

Vancouver Whitecaps have 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 42 goals scored and 22 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, W, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect Chicago Fire FC to score about 1.4 goals and Vancouver Whitecaps about 1.7. That points to Vancouver Whitecaps to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Chicago Fire FC +0.5 at 1.59. Our value bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.71. Our bold bet is A Draw at 3.75.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

Our prediction for Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps is Vancouver Whitecaps to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.71.

What is the score prediction for Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-2 and 2-1. We expect Chicago Fire FC to score 1.4 goals and Vancouver Whitecaps 1.7.

Will both teams score in Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

Both teams to score has a 63% chance. Both sides scored in 15 of Chicago Fire FC last 20 games and 10 of Vancouver Whitecaps last 20.

How are Chicago Fire FC playing?

Chicago Fire FC have 9 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 38 goals scored and 33 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, D, D, newest first.

How are Vancouver Whitecaps playing?

Vancouver Whitecaps have 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 42 goals scored and 22 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, W, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

Under 3.5 goals at 1.71, with a 61% chance. That price pays about 4.0% more than our fair price.

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