Minnesota United is set to host Chicago Fire in a quarterfinal match for the U.S. Open Cup. The home side, Minnesota, is currently enjoying a strong run of form, placed high in the MLS Western Conference and remaining largely undefeated in their recent matches across all competitions. In contrast, Chicago is looking to recover from a challenging period, having lost two of their last three outings, including a recent league defeat to FC Cincinnati.
The game will be played at Allianz Field in Minneapolis. Betting odds indicate Minnesota United is favored to win this encounter. The total goals line is set at 2.5, suggesting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
According to seasoned soccer analyst Brandt Sutton, who has a history of successful predictions across various leagues, specific outcomes for this U.S. Open Cup tie are favored.
Sutton`s analysis supports a victory for Minnesota United. He points to Minnesota`s impressive form, particularly their solid record when playing at home, which includes a win in the previous Open Cup round. Chicago`s performance when playing away from their home ground has been less consistent, according to Sutton.
Furthermore, Sutton predicts that the match will see a significant number of goals scored (specifically, over 3.5 total goals). His reasoning highlights that Minnesota`s recent matches have frequently surpassed this goal tally, and Chicago has also shown the capacity to score multiple goals in recent away games. Minnesota United also ranks among the higher-scoring teams in their MLS conference this season.
