Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Chicago Fire 3rd with 37 points, Atlanta United 13th with 21, 16 apart. Recent form flatters Atlanta United's table spot — 9th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 13th. In league terms the two rates read 1.86/1.33 for Chicago Fire and 1.14/1.73 for Atlanta United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Recent form was uneven: 10/15 points for Chicago Fire, 4/15 for Atlanta United.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Chicago Fire have 1 win to Atlanta United's 2, with 3 draws, at 3.17 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 33% of meetings won. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 83% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
Soldier Field staged the fixture, a ground that holds 14,286. Chicago Fire led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
Chicago Fire: Maren Haile-Selassie (13')
Key stats
Possession: Chicago Fire 45% · Atlanta United 55% · Total shots: 18-20 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 6-11