Value bet: Atlanta United II to win @ 1.85 – our chance 62% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultAtlanta United II to win ✓62% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓70% · @1.33
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 11.20
Atlanta United II vs Chicago Fire II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Atlanta United II welcome Chicago Fire II to Fifth Third Stadium for a MLS Next Pro fixture on Tuesday 18 August (16:00 WAT). In the table, Atlanta United II are 3rd, among the top four, on 48 points after 28 matches; Chicago Fire II are 13th (upper half) with 39.
Current form
Atlanta United II, last 5: LLDWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to New York RB II, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Chicago Fire II, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Orlando City II, at home. 3.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Chicago Fire II, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for Atlanta United II.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Jun 2026) it ended Atlanta United II 3–0 Chicago Fire II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Atlanta United II 2.5 xG, Chicago Fire II 1.4 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 74% for three or more goals, 70% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Atlanta United II 62%, draw 16%, Chicago Fire II 22%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.33.
Price worth noting: Atlanta United II to win @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Atlanta United II 2–1 Chicago Fire II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Atlanta United II62%fair 1.61 · @1.85
Draw16%fair 6.24 · @3.80
Chicago Fire II22%fair 4.61 · @3.10
3.86Expected goals
2.47Atlanta United II xG
1.39Chicago Fire II xG
70%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
3–17%
1–17%
2–06%
2–26%
3–05%
From our goals model: Atlanta United II 2.5 – 1.4 Chicago Fire II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Atlanta United II vs Chicago Fire II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Atlanta United II vs Chicago Fire II?
On our numbers Atlanta United II have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Chicago Fire II 22%.
How many goals will there be in Atlanta United II vs Chicago Fire II?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Atlanta United II vs Chicago Fire II?
Our predicted score is Atlanta United II 2–1 Chicago Fire II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Atlanta United II vs Chicago Fire II?
Atlanta United II vs Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Fifth Third Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
