Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire: match statistics
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Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Atlanta United FC plays Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Recent form
Atlanta United FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Chicago Fire has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Atlanta United FC scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 1.70. Chicago Fire scores 1.73 and allows 1.47. Games in this league average 3.25 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Atlanta United FC's games and 70% of Chicago Fire's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 73%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.43 per game. Atlanta United FC takes 13.2 shots per game, while Chicago Fire takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Atlanta United FC leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.97 after halftime.
When the teams score
Atlanta United FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Chicago Fire, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.25 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Atlanta United FC | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Chicago Fire is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Atlanta United FC · 1.8 pts / game - Chicago Fire
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chicago Fire is 41% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - Atlanta United FC · 1.73 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.7 goals / game - Atlanta United FC · 1.47 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Atlanta United FC scores in 70% of games (21 of 30 games), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 games).
Chicago Fire scores in 90% of games (27 of 30 games), while Atlanta United FC keeps a clean sheet in 13% (4 of 30 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Atlanta United FC
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chicago Fire is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Atlanta United FC · 1.53 pts / game - Chicago Fire
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Atlanta United FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Atlanta United FC
Chicago Fire
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Atlanta United FC | Liga | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.93 | 3.25 | • 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | • 63% | 64% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 63% | 64% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 20% | ▲ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 82% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Atlanta United FC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Chicago Fire. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Atlanta United FC and Chicago Fire play?
Atlanta United FC face Chicago Fire on October 24, 2026 in MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire?
Atlanta United FC score 1.23 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire 1.73. The MLS average is 3.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Atlanta United FC's matches and 70% of Chicago Fire's.
What form are Atlanta United FC and Chicago Fire in?
Over the last 5 games Atlanta United FC have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Chicago Fire 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.