Chicago Fire vs Real Salt Lake Match Analysis & Prediction
21/04/2024 3:30 am
MLS returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Chicago Fire play host to Real Salt Lake at the Soldier Field on Sunday morning.
While the visitors head into the weekend looking to halt their two-game winless run, the Men in Red set out in search of a third successive home victory for the first time since July 2023.
Chicago Fire were guilty of a lack of sting at the attacking end of the pitch last weekend when they played out a goalless draw with New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull Arena.
Despite having the numerical advantage after Andres Reyes received his marching orders in the 42nd minute, Chicago Fire failed to threaten the hosts before settling for a share of the spoils.
The Men in Red now return home where they have picked up two wins in their first three matches this season, losing 2-1 to FC Cincinnati on March 3 before securing successive wins over Montreal and Houston Dynamo respectively.
Frank Klopas’ side have secured nine points from their opening eight MLS matches to sit 11th in the Eastern Conference standings, but could move level with fifth-placed Cincinnati with all three points this weekend.
Over in Utah, Real Salt Lake were involved in a share of the spoils for a second successive game as they played out a goalless draw with the Columbus Crew last weekend.
While Real Salt Lake will be looking to return to winning ways this weekend, they have failed to win five of their last six MLS away matches, losing three and drawing two since the playoffs in October.
With 12 points from eight matches, Pablo Mastroeni’s side are currently fourth in the Western Conference standings, level on points with fifth-placed Colorado Rapids and three points off league leaders LA Galaxy.
Chicago Fire vs. Real Salt Lake Head to head
In the 25 previous meetings between these two teams, Chicago have claimed eight victories while Real Salt Lake have won nine, and they have drawn in eight. RSL have scored 24 goals and conceded 27 in the process.
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11/03/2017Chicago Fire2Real Salt Lake0MLS
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05/08/2018Real Salt Lake2Chicago Fire1MLS
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23/06/2019Chicago Fire1Real Salt Lake1MLS
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24/10/2021Chicago Fire1Real Salt Lake0MLS
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18/02/2023Real Salt Lake3Chicago Fire0Mobile Mini Sun Cup
Chicago Fire Team News
Chicago Fire will be without the services of American defender Andrew Gutman, who has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury against Philadelphia Union back in February.
He is joined in the club’s treatment room by experienced defender Chase Gasper, who is set to sit out his fourth game in a row after suffering a leg injury in March.
Chicago Fire's Last 5 Matches
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16/03/2024Chicago Fire4Montreal3MLS
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23/03/2024New England1Chicago Fire1MLS
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31/03/2024Atlanta United3Chicago Fire0MLS
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07/04/2024Chicago Fire2Houston Dynamo1MLS
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14/04/2024New York RB0Chicago Fire0MLS
Real Salt Lake Team News
Real Salt Lake will have to cope without the duo of Marcelo Silva and midfielder Pablo Ruiz, who have been ruled out through hamstring and knee injuries respectively.
American defender Kevin Bonilla continues his lengthy spell on the sidelines, while Erik Holt is currently recuperating from a hamstring problem that he picked up back in February.
Real Salt Lake's Last 5 Matches
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10/03/2024Real Salt Lake1Colorado Rapids2MLS
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24/03/2024Vancouver Whitecaps1Real Salt Lake2MLS
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31/03/2024Real Salt Lake3St Louis City1MLS
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07/04/2024Minnesota United1Real Salt Lake1MLS
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14/04/2024Real Salt Lake0Columbus Crew0MLS
Chicago Fire vs. Real Salt Lake: Odds and Predictions
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