Chicago Fire and Seattle Sounders meet at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17, in a game for round 0 of the MLS. The record of direct confrontations for the last 3 years is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 5 matches has won 3, tied 1 and lost 1. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 01‑03‑2020, ended with the Seattle Sounders win by (2‑1). Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, as both teams present significantly different results at home and away.
Chicago Fire :
The home team comes to this stage of the MLS (Group Stage) after a 1-0 draw with New England Revolution. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 19 goals scored and 22 suffered; against 8 victories, 5 draws and 2 defeats in his stadium, with 36 goals scored and 16 suffered. In their last 8 home games the Chicago Fire has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. The team allowed the opponent goals in 8 of the last 10 games, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 7 of the last 8 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals.
Difficulties will exist and the Chicago Fire should be prepared for anything to come. Each game will bring a different proposal and this makes it necessary to show its full potential. He already faced his current opponent in 2020 and the result was not the best. So you have a chance to show something different and win. It will not be easy, but everything will depend on your football and the performance you show throughout the match.
Seattle Sounders :
The away team plays a 0-game game that had been postponed against the Chicago Fire, after 1 win and 2 draws in their league games so far. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. In their last away game, for the Champions League, they tied (2‑2) against Olimpia. In their last 9 away games, the Seattle Sounders have 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.
The Seattle Sounders are coming for another game in the competition and they certainly want to win. He knows that you have the quality to add the three points and everything will depend on his performance during the ninety minutes. His idea is to show a safe defense, a smart midfield and an efficient attack. If there is a balance between the sectors, the probability of adding the three points will be much higher. The certainty remains that a stumble does not go through your head.
