Robin Lod and Minnesota United FC are feeling good after a big win over the Colorado Rapids in league play, but they still have work to do climbing up the standings when they host the Chicago Fire on Saturday. Both teams enter Saturday’s showdown ranked seventh in their respective conferences, but enter the matchup in different mindsets. Minnesota is 3-2-2 on the season after securing a 3-1 win over the Rapids, while the Fire sit at 2-4-1 in their conference and are coming off a 0-0 draw against the LA Galaxy last Saturday.
Kickoff at Allianz Field is set for 5 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Minnesota United as the -102 favorite (risk $102 to win $100), while Chicago Fire is a +280 underdog in the latest Minnesota United FC vs. Chicago Fire odds. A draw is priced at +250 and the over-under for total goals is 2.5. Before locking in any Chicago Fire vs. Minnesota United picks, you need to see what SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine’s top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton has also been on a roll with his best bets, going 66-49 in his last 115 soccer picks, returning over $1,100 for $100 bettors.
Now, Sutton has broken down the Minnesota United vs. Chicago Fire matchup from every angle and just revealed his MLS picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Minnesota United vs. Chicago Fire:
- Minnesota United vs. Chicago Fire spread: Minnesota United -0.5 (-110)
- Minnesota United vs. Chicago Fire over-under: 2.5 goals (over -110, under -120)
- Minnesota United vs. Chicago Fire money line: Minnesota -102, Draw +250, Chicago Fire +280
- CHI: Chicago has been shutout in each of its last three league games
- MIN: Hassani Dotson and Emanuel Reynoso each have two assists this season
Featured Game | Minnesota vs. Chicago
Why you should back Minnesota United
Despite being in seventh in the Western Conference standings, Minnesota is showing the ability to rebound from an inconsistent start. In its last league game against Colorado, Minnesota took over possession at 51 percent with 14 shots including six on targets. Goals from Robin Lod, Bakaye Dibassy and Abu Danladi helped propel the team to a convincing home victory that sets them up nicely to face a Chicago team that is struggling to score.
The Fire have been shutout in each of its last three league games, and they’ve scored just five goals in their first seven matches this season. In addition, Minnesota United has scored six goals in four home games.
Why you should back Chicago Fire
There’s no reason to believe the Fire aren’t capable of rallying out of their current slump in league play. Chicago’s defense has not allowed its opponents to score more than one goal so far this MLS season and only conceded two in a 2-2 draw in the Open Cup match with Union Omaha on April 19. With Rafael Czichos heating up and breaking through with two goals against Union Omaha, Chicago has a chance to turn the tables on Minnesota United and come out of Saturday’s match with a road victory.
The Fire bolster one of the league’s top defensive units, recording a shutout in four of their last six fixtures in MLS. Chicago’s backline held the Galaxy without a single shot on target in its 0-0 draw on April 16.
How to make Minnesota United vs. Chicago Fire picks
Sutton has analyzed the Minnesota United vs. Chicago Fire match from all sides, and he is going under on the goal total. He also provides another confident best bet and has a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his expert MLS picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Chicago Fire vs. Minnesota United in Saturday’s MLS matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Chicago Fire vs Minnesota United match, all from the soccer expert on a 61-45 run on his latest soccer picks, and find out.
