St. Louis City vs Chicago Fire tips and predictions

St. Louis City to see off Chicago Fire

With 13 points, ninth placed St. Louis City host 13th placed Chicago Fire. The visitors aren't far behind with 10 points.

Don't get carried away about this odds-on price but St. Louis City will come through against Chicago Fire.

Once this starts St. Louis City will pile pressure on Chicago Fire. Defeats have slowly been mounting up for this group of away players over their last 13 fixtures. They've lost 7 times during these 13 starts. All the evidence points to one more loss here.

On their own turf St. Louis City look confident. Their recent 19 home matches have seen them averaging an impressive 2.0 goals per game and that quality has been shown all over the field. In defence they've kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 home games. They'll be keen to have kept a clean sheet at the full-time whistle.

There have been episodes when Chicago Fire have lost their shape and they have lacked foundations in their 18-yard box. They have conceded three or more goals in 3 of their last 8 matches. If there are issues, maybe they are creeping into the other end of the pitch. The visitors have not scored goals in all of their last 4 matches, which could be troublesome.

The sportsbooks have forecasted both sides to get in on the act despite the favouritism for St. Louis City. It's all about value though and with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that seems the better option for this particular encounter.