Chicago Fire vs Minnesota United FC Prediction, 4/8/2023 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 4/4/2023

Game: Chicago Fire vs Minnesota United FC

Date: Saturday, April 8, 2023

Location: Soldier Field in Chicago, IL

TV: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Odds/Point Spread: Chicago (-112) Minnesota (+300)

The United (3-2-0) are headed to Soldier Field on Saturday where they will go up against the Fire (1-3-1). The Loons are priced at +300 and the Fire are at -112. The over/under is 2.5. The goaltenders who are expected to start will be Chris Brady for Chicago and Dayne St. Clair for Minnesota.

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The Chicago Fire have earned 16 SVs and they have a SV% of 69.6 the year. This team's goal differential is currently at 0 with the help of 7 goals notched and also 7 goals conceded. On the campaign, this club is sitting with an average of 1.20 pts per fixture (6 points) and also have a ranking of 17th in the league with 4 assists. The Fire have a ranking of 14th in regard to expected goals with 6.6, and the expected goals against sit at 6.2. Chicago has accumulated 13 yellow cards on the season and also 2 red cards. Chicago has conceded 7 goals while giving up 1.40 goals per 90 min, and the opposition have earned 23 shots on target against them. They have 1 clean sheet, which has them sitting at a rate of 20.0% this season.

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On the year, the United have a save % of 81.3 (16 SoT against), and sit at 7th in the league with 11 pts. The United are sitting with an average of 2.20 points per fixture while recording 2 assists. Minnesota United FC has tallied 6 goals and their goals expected this year is at 5.7. The United have accumulated a clean sheet % of 40.0% over the course of the season as well as 11 yellow card cautions. Their goals against per 90 minutes is currently at 0.60 with 13 saves, and they are sitting with 2 clean sheets. Minnesota is ranked 8th in relation to goals against having 3, and the goal difference is 3.

The man who will defend the goal for Chicago is Chris Brady. Brady has been on the pitch a total of 1,260 minutes and has accumulated 18 saves in his pro soccer career. His goals against per 90 minutes is 0.50 (7 goals conceded) and he has earned a save % of .720. The goalie from the United States has had 25 shots sent his way in 14 career starting assignments. Brady (4-8-2 record in his career) has tallied 5 clean sheets, which has earned him a 35.7% clean sheet rate.

Dayne St. Clair will be residing in front of the net for Minnesota. He has allowed 1.30 goals per 90 and he has earned a record of 26-12-20. St. Clair has racked up 16 shutouts while defending 261 shots attempted against him in 5,175 mins throughout his career. In his career, St. Clair has conceded 75 goals and has earned 187 stops in 58 starts. He has a save % of .716 and his clean sheet rate is currently 27.6%.

Kacper Przybylko is a player who can help decide the match for Chicago. He has totaled 23 assists while accumulating 16 yellow card warnings in his pro soccer career. The forward from Poland has earned 64 goals scored in 15,252 mins played. Przybyłko has been in the starting lineup in 167 contests so far in his career and tallies 0.38 goals per 90 minutes.

Minnesota has an attacker in Robin Lod, who should keep defenses up at night. The forward representing Finland has played 18,533 mins while scoring 51 goals. He is averaging 0.25 G/90 and has been a starter in 211 matches so far in his career. He has accounted for 23 yellow cards in his pro soccer career and has assisted on a goal 30 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Minnesota (+300)

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