Published Apr 7, 4:36am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 7, 4:36am ET
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Two teams in contrasting form in the MLS will collide on April 11, as the Chicago Fire host Atlanta United at Soldier Field.
The Fire have been red-hot in recent weeks, winning each of their last two. Meanwhile, United have failed to win over the same period of matchdays.
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| Chicago Fire | -165 |
| The Draw | +325 |
| Atlanta United | +420 |
Plenty of positives can be drawn from the Chicago Fire’s start to the new MLS season, as the franchise sits fifth in the Eastern Conference, and within striking distance of the top of the standings. Confidence is likely to be high after winning back-to-back fixtures following a 2-1 home loss against D.C. United.
A sign of their excellent defensive ability was found in their recent win over Nashville, with Philip Zinckernagel scoring the winner inside the opening 60 seconds. The Fire defended resolutely, allowing just three shots on target.
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Atlanta United look set for another season outside of the playoff places based on their performance levels in the opening months of 2026. United have continued to struggle in offensive areas in their last two, taking just a single point and scoring once.
Last weekend’s defeat against Columbus was a sign of their attacking limitations, as United managed just a single goal from three shots on target. More will be expected of creative midfielder Miguel Almiron, who has registered three assists in six MLS appearances this season.
| TOTAL | Chicago | Atlanta | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Goals | 54 | 25 | 29 |
It has been a consistent start to the 2026 season for the Chicago Fire, and this weekend’s clash with Atlanta looks like a perfect opportunity to flex their playoff credentials at Soldier Field.
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