Chicago Fire at Atlanta United 6/20/18 - US Open Cup Picks & Predictions

Atlanta United have been sensational so far in the season, having done great both in the MLS and the US Open Cup. They will now play host to Chicago Fire on Wednesday, for the round of 16 of the US Open Cup. Chicago Fire have been in pretty solid form lately, and this is surely going to be an exciting match.

Atlanta United had a rather easy job in the previous round of the US Open Cup, when they defeated USL side Charleston Battery by 0-3. They have been in really good form lately (3-0-2) but have kept just two clean sheets in over a month. Atlanta United are still leading the Eastern Conference with 33 points after 16 matches (10-3-3). They have been really good at home in all competitions so far (6-2-1), having scored 25 goals, against 11 conceded. Chicago Fire struggled a lot in the previous round of the US Open Cup against Columbus Crew. The two teams were tied at 1-1 by the end of the first half, as the match went to extra time. Both teams scored once to send the match to the penalty shootout, where Chicago Fire were luckier. They have now lost just one of their last six matches in all competitions (2-1-3) but have failed to keep a single clean sheet in that span.