Real Salt Lake vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Real Salt Lake

1st place in Copa del Sol of the USA

3 - 0

18/02/2023 14:00

Chicago Fire

2nd place in Copa del Sol of the USA

Copa del Sol of the USA

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Chicago Fire on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Real Salt Lake vs Chicago Fire preview before placing your bet.

Real Salt Lake will face Chicago Fire in Copa del Sol of the USA on February 18, 2023 at 14:00.
Real Salt Lake are currently 1st with 4 points after 2 matches.
Chicago Fire sit 2nd with 4 points from 3 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Real Salt Lake	4	2	1	1	0	4	1	3
02 Chicago Fire	4	3	1	1	1	4	3	1
03 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
04 Sacramento Republic FC	1	2	0	1	1	1	5	-4

Real Salt Lake Last 6 matches

16/07/2026 08:40

Real Salt Lake 4 - 1 Burnley

International Club Friendly

24/05/2026 03:40

Minnesota United FC 1 - 1 Real Salt Lake

USA Major League Soccer

17/05/2026 08:40

Real Salt Lake 2 - 1 Colorado Rapids

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 08:40

Real Salt Lake 3 - 0 Houston Dynamo

USA Major League Soccer

10/05/2026 07:40

FC Dallas 3 - 1 Real Salt Lake

USA Major League Soccer

03/05/2026 03:50

Real Salt Lake 2 - 0 Portland Timbers

USA Major League Soccer

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Chicago Fire

24/05/2026 07:30

Chicago Fire 2 - 1 Toronto FC

USA Major League Soccer

17/05/2026 03:40

CF Montreal 0 - 2 Chicago Fire

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 06:40

DC United 1 - 3 Chicago Fire

USA Major League Soccer

10/05/2026 01:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls

USA Major League Soccer

03/05/2026 07:40

Chicago Fire 2 - 3 FC Cincinnati

USA Major League Soccer

30/04/2026 07:00

Chicago Fire 1 - 2 St. Louis City

USA Open Cup

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Copa del Sol of the US...

Played games

Real Salt Lake

Chicago Fire

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.41

Scored

Avg. per game

1.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 22 home matches

YesNo

16 (73%)6 (27%)

In last 22 home matches

NoYes

19 (79%)5 (21%)

Real Salt Lake

Recent matches

Chicago Fire

Under /Over

(86%)19 3(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)17 7(29%)

Under /Over

(36%)8 14(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)8 16(67%)

Under /Over

(55%)12 10(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

/Yes

(55%)12 10(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)13 11(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Real Salt Lake

Chicago Fire

Shots

Real Salt Lake

Total shots

16.35 avg / game

Blocked

80 total

Avg. 4.21

Chicago Fire

Total shots

10.86 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 2.58

Real Salt Lake Pass Chicago Fire

Total passes

8513

Avg. 426 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

8398

Avg. 420 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Real Salt Lake

Played games

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.33

5.77

127

Corners

100

4.17

15.45

340

Throw-ins

335

13.96

2.27

Offsides

1.75

2.27

GK saves

2.21

Real Salt Lake

DISCIPLINARY

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.23

1.83

0.14

0.04

11.32

249

Fouls

256

10.67

13.86

305

Tackles

346

14.42

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How We Build the Real Salt Lake vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Chicago Fire on 18 February 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 Copa del Sol of the USA 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.

Real Salt Lake vs Chicago Fire Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Real Salt Lake's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chicago Fire'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.

Copa del Sol of the USA 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 Copa del Sol of the USA standings and the Copa del Sol of the USA form table to understand exactly where Real Salt Lake and Chicago Fire sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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