MLS: Atlanta United vs. Chicago Picks — Hosts to End Winless Sequence? (Jul 16)

It has been a disappointing MLS campaign to this point for Atlanta United, and they already look in danger of missing out on a place in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

United come into this round of matches having failed to win in their last four. In their previous outing, they could only play out a 1-1 draw against struggling Toronto.

Chicago will also be looking to get their season back on track this week after suffering defeats in each of their last three. Their most recent loss was inflicted at home against San Diego FC on Saturday.

Atlanta United vs. Chicago Overview

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Atlanta United vs. Chicago Head-to-Head Record

The Chicago Fire have avoided defeat in their last two matches against Atlanta United. That includes a 2-1 success in the reverse fixture this season. However, Atlanta have won each of their last two home matches against their opponents this week.

Atlanta United Team News

Atlanta will be without a trio of first-team stars. Ajani Fortune, Stian Gregersen, and Josh Cohen are all ruled out due to respective injuries.

Possible Lineup

J. Hibbert (GK); B. Lennon, E. Morales, L. Abram, P. Amador, T. Muyumba, B. Slisz, M. Almiron, A. Miranchuk, S. Lobzhanidze, E. Latte Lath

Chicago Team News

Chicago have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this showdown. Chris Mueller is the only player absent, due to personal reasons.

Possible Lineup

C. Brady (GK); L. Barroso, S. Rogers, J. Elliott, A. Gutman, S. Oregel, M. Pineda, B. Gutierrez, P. Zinckernagel, H. Cuypers, J. Bamba

Atlanta United vs. Chicago Picks

Atlanta United have struggled at both ends of the field throughout the season, scoring an average of 1.1 and allowing 1.81 efforts per 90.

Chicago have won an impressive 55% of their matches on the road this season, scoring an average of 2.64 per fixture. Therefore, a chance could be taken on the visitors to pick up maximum points on Wednesday.