The action continues in Major League Soccer as Atlanta United play host to Chicago Fire on Saturday. Chicago Fire have failed to taste victory in their last seven visits to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and will head into the weekend looking to end this poor eight-year run.

Atlanta United suffered a huge blow in their quest to secure playoff qualification last Saturday when they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Inter Miami at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Gerardo Martino’s side have now failed to win seven of their last nine MLS matches, losing four and claiming three draws, with the two victories coming against Portland Timbers and CF Montreal.

This poor run of results has seen Atlanta United fall six points off the final playoff qualifying spot heading into the final four matches, as they sit 14th in the Eastern Conference table with 30 points from 30 matches.

On the other hand, Chicago Fire were left empty-handed for a second consecutive game last weekend when they fell to a 1-0 loss against New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium.

This followed a 3-1 defeat against Philadelphia Union at Soldier Field on October 15, a result which saw Gregg Berhalter’s men’s run of three consecutive league victories come to an end.

Despite their drop-off in form, Chicago Fire have already clinched a playoff berth, as they sit fourth in the Eastern Conference table with 48 points from 30 games, 12 points above ninth-placed New York Red Bulls.

Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

Atlanta United hold a slight upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won eight of the last 19 meetings between the two teams.
Chicago Fire have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on four occasions.
Berhalter’s men have failed to win their last seven visits to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, losing six and claiming one draw.
Atlanta United are without a win in their most recent five home games, losing four and picking up one draw since claiming back-to-back victories over New York Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City in August.
Chicago Fire have won just one of their most recent seven away matches across all competitions, while losing three and claiming three draws since August 23.

Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Atlanta United know they must avoid any further slip-ups if they are to secure a spot in the playoffs, and we expect them to go all out in front of their home fans this weekend.

Chicago Fire have seen their form take a slight dip of late, and given the visitors’ struggles away from home, we predict Martino’s men will come away with a hard-fought victory.

Prediction: Atlanta United 2-1 Chicago Fire