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MLS: Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 30, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Modified at :March 30, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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Atlanta United will be delighted to welcome back their key players

With two wins and two losses on the road, Atlanta United have enjoyed a mixed start to the campaign. They are currently occupying the 8th position in the table. In their first match, they lost to Columbus, followed by victories over New England and Orlando. In the last match, they lost to Toronto due largely to the absence of a number of key players. 

Despite collecting five points from their first five matches, Chicago Fire are still in 12th place. They have just one win, two draws and two losses. Their opener was a draw against Philadelphia, followed by losses to Cincinnati and Columbus. Nevertheless, they have bounced back over the past two games to earn four points with wins and draws against Montreal and New England. 

Kick-Off:

Mon,1 April at 1:00AM IST

Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Form:

Atlanta United (in all competitions): L-W-W-L-L

Chicago Fire (in all competitions): D-W-L-L-D

Player to Watch

Georgios Giakoumakis (Atlanta United) 

After finishing last season as the top scorer with the team, Georgian Giakoumakis has been in impressive form for Atlanta this season. With four goals scored in three matches, he is on track to have another remarkable season. A consistent chance can be converted by his extreme technique and finishing ability. 

Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire) 

In the MLS, the German international has primarily played. The team has seen him make 133 appearances since signing him in 2019. In this season, he has contributed to the team by registering a goal contribution in every match. His team has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists. From the right-hand side, he has displayed enormous skills, and he has looked threatening. 

Match Facts

  • Atlanta United lost to Toronto FC in the last match
  • Chicago Fire played a 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution in the last match
  • Atlanta United are unbeaten in the last 6 home games. 

Injury and Team News

Gregersen has been ruled out of this match due to a knee injury. Aside from Gutman and Bezerra, Chicago Fire will be without Omsberg and Bezerra for this match.

Head to Head

Total Matches- 14

Atlanta United- 7

Chicago Fire- 5

Draw- 2

Predicted lineup for Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire

Atlanta United Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1) :

Guzan; Lennon, Hernandez, Williams, Wiley; Muyumba, Slisz; Lobzhanidze, Almada, Silva; Giakoumakis

Chicago Fire Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Richey; Arigoni, Salquist, Czichos, Dean; Gimenez, Acosta; Haile-Selassie, Gutierrez, Herbers; Cuypers

Match Prediction for Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire

The return of key players who were major absent for Atlanta United in the last match after representing their respective countries has given Atlanta United a boost. Despite the fact that the Chicago Fire haven’t been performing at their best, they will face a tough time against Atlanta if they don’t perform at their best against the Atlanta Stars. 

Prediction: Atlanta United 2-1 Chicago Fire

Telecast for Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire

India – Apple TV

UK – Apple TV

US –  Apple TV

Nigeria – Apple TV

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