Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps meet forces at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Field 17, in a game for round 0 of the MLS. The history of recent direct confrontations between these two teams indicates total balance, since there was 1 draw and 1 victory for each team in the last 3 games. The last head ‑ to ‑ head between these two teams was played on 13‑04‑2019, and ended in a draw by (1‑1). The home advantage may play an important role in this match, since Chicago Fire presents considerable differences in results at home and away.
Chicago Fire :
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 7 victories, 5 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium, with 29 goals scored and 18 suffered. In the last 9 home matches for all competitions, the Chicago Fire has won 5, tied 2 and lost 2. The team has not been very strong defensively, since it has always suffered goals in the last 4 games, but its attack has marked regularly as he has scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of the last 9 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals.
The Chicago Fire depends solely on itself to win, although it knows that it will not have facilities in the field. In this way, he has to show a solid posture on the field and respect the tactical scheme. If everything goes as planned, the chances of getting a good result will be greater. That said, you should analyze the game and see what is the best way to surprise your opponent. Certainly from defense to attack everything needs to work well.
Vancouver Whitecaps :
This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with 17 goals scored and 32 suffered; against 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in his stadium, with 17 goals scored and 26 suffered. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, the Vancouver Whitecaps have won 4, tied 1 and lost 5. Their defense has not been very solid, since they have suffered goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, but their offense has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition.
Canadians knew that the competition was going to be tough, so nothing surprising was happening. As we are in the last round of this stage, he will at least try to get a good result. The basic things you will have to do, that is, you need to show confidence in your defense and be efficient in attack. If this is really going to do it, there is no way to say it, but the Vancouver Whitecaps has the capacity to do it. Therefore, everything will depend on your desire and your attitude on the field of play.
