Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 20

Chicago Fire

L D W W L

13th place in USA Major League Soccer

3-3

20/05/2023 20:30

Atlanta United

W D W L D

6th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United on May 20, 2023 (kick-off: 20:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United preview before placing for you.

Chicago Fire are currently 13th with 40 points after 34 matches.
Atlanta United sit 6th with 51 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Chicago Fire to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Atlanta United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Chicago Fire have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

20:30

2023-05-20

Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United - Prediction & Odds

Chicago Fire

Atlanta United

2023-05-20 20:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

23/04/2023 16:50

Atlanta United

2 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

30/07/2022 17:05

Chicago Fire

0 - 0

Atlanta United

MLS

07/05/2022 18:00

Atlanta United

4 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

03/07/2021 20:05

Chicago Fire

3 - 0

Atlanta United

MLS

24/04/2021 20:10

Atlanta United

3 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

27/09/2020 19:30

Chicago Fire

2 - 0

Atlanta United

MLS

Chicago Fire

33%

Draw

17%

Atlanta United

50%

Chicago Fire Last 6 matches

17/05/2023 19:30

Charlotte FC 2 - 1 Chicago Fire MLS

13/05/2023 13:00

Chicago Fire 1 - 0 St. Louis City MLS

09/05/2023 20:00

Chicago Fire 2 - 1 St. Louis City USA CUP

06/05/2023 20:30

Nashville 3 - 0 Chicago Fire MLS

29/04/2023 20:30

Chicago Fire 1 - 1 New York Red Bulls MLS

26/04/2023 20:00

Chicago Fire 3 - 0 Chicago House AC USA CUP

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Atlanta United

17/05/2023 19:30

Atlanta United 4 - 0 Colorado Rapids MLS

13/05/2023 19:40

Atlanta United 1 - 3 Charlotte FC MLS

06/05/2023 19:40

Inter Miami CF 2 - 1 Atlanta United MLS

29/04/2023 13:55

Nashville 3 - 1 Atlanta United MLS

26/04/2023 19:30

Atlanta United 1 - 1 Memphis 901 USA CUP

23/04/2023 16:50

Atlanta United 2 - 1 Chicago Fire MLS

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Chicago Fire

Atlanta United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored

Avg. per game

2.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

14 (82%)3 (18%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

18 (100%)0 (0%)

Chicago Fire

Recent matches

Atlanta United

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(94%)17 1(6%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

/Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(78%)14 4(22%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Chicago Fire

Atlanta United

Shots

Chicago Fire

Total shots

10.82 avg / game

Blocked

46 total

Avg. 2.71

Atlanta United

Total shots

6.72 avg / game

Blocked

24 total

Avg. 2.67

Chicago Fire Pass Atlanta United

Total passes

6995

Avg. 411 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

4158

Avg. 231 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Chicago Fire

Played games

Atlanta United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.22

4.35

Corners

2.28

19.71

335

Throw-ins

146

8.11

2.00

Offsides

0.72

2.76

GK saves

0.94

Chicago Fire

DISCIPLINARY

Atlanta United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.12

0.61

0.06

0.00

12.24

208

Fouls

5.06

16.71

284

Tackles

150

8.33

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How We Build the Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United on 20 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chicago Fire's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Atlanta United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Chicago Fire and Atlanta United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our USA Major League Soccer predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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