The MLS between Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire will be scheduled on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Kick-off at 19:30 ET in the Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA. Both teams have struggled in recent weeks in regular season MLS.
Atlanta United is Winless in their last five MLS games (two draws, three losses), but picked up back-to-back draws against DC United and Toronto recently.
On the other hand Chicago Fire have lost four of their last five across competitions, including defeats to San Diego FC and FC Cincinnati.
In the 2025 Major League Soccer Points Table Standings Atlanta United hold 12th position and Chicago Fire is in 10th position.
Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire – 2025 MLS match preview and prediction
Table of Contents
| Date | Teams | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2025 19:30 ET | Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire | Mercedes‑Benz Stadium |
Atlanta United Possible Starting XI Prediction vs Chicago Fire
- Guzan; Amador, Abram, Edwards, Lennon; Slisz, Klich; Miranchuk, Almiron, Lobzhanidze; Lath
- Atlanta United: Ajani Fortune & Derrick Williams ruled out; Brad Guzan returns in goal.
Chicago Fire Possible Starting XI Prediction vs Atlanta United
- Brady; Dean, Rogers, Elliot, Gutman; Oregel, Pineda, Gutierrez; Zinckernagel, Bamba, Cuypers
- Chicago Fire: Justin Reynolds & Carlos Teran unavailable; Hugo Cuypers pairs with Jonathan Bamba up front.
Key Players
Atlanta: Aleksei Miranchuk orchestrating chances; Almirón & Latte Lath leading the attack.
Chicago: Rominigue Kouamé (midfield passer), Philip Zinckernagel (consistency on the road), Hugo Cuypers (12 goals this season).
Current Performance
- Atlanta United: W‑D‑D‑L‑L (ML back‑to‑back draws → D, D, L, L, L)
- Chicago Fire: L‑L‑W‑L‑L (4 losses in 5)
Head-to-Head & Tactical Analysis
Atlanta have won their last 7 home meetings vs Chicago in regular season MLS. Recent reverse fixture: Chicago won 2‑1 at Soldier Field on May 10, 2025.
Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire Match Score Prediction
Atlanta United have strong home form (7 straight wins vs Chicago), and recent back‑to‑back draws suggest they’ve steadied their defense.
Chicago are the better season-long away side (6 road wins), scoring freely (40 goals), but they’ve struggled defensively (no clean sheets in 12 MLS games).
- Edge to Atlanta due to their perfect home record vs Chicago and improved defensive shape.
- Prediction: Expect a thrilling encounter Atlanta United 3–2 Chicago Fire
How to watch
Available live on Apple TV in the U.S
