Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

After progressing in the CONACAF Champions Cup, Inter Miami will look to get back to business and return to winning ways in the MLS when they face Chicago Fire.

The Herons lost the first leg against Los Angeles FC 1-0, but they fired back in the second leg to reach the semi-finals after a 3-1 success on home soil.

Inter Miami will now play the Vancouver Whitecaps in the semi-finals, but for now their attention switches back to MLS matters, with a trip to Soldier Field their priority.

Three points and five places separate the two teams in the MLS table, and the visitors will have fond memories of their last visit to the stadium, having won 4-1 in September.

Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami betting picks and predictions

Inter Miami (+137)

Things are looking up for Javier Mascherano's side as they prepare to head to Chicago this weekend.

While they lost to LAFC in the first leg in the Champions Cup, Inter Miami are unbeaten in the MLS in their six league outings.

New York City and Toronto FC have held them to draws, but Mascherano's men have proved too much for Houston Dynamo, Charlotte FC, Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union.

Only Columbus Crew have a better record than Inter Miami, but the former have played one game more.

Chicago Fire are winless in two in the MLS, drawing 1-1 with Montreal before losing 2-1 to New York Red Bulls.

Gregg Berhalter's team are unbeaten in their two home games this season in the MLS, but they have yet to win, picking up score draws against D.C. United and Montreal.

Confidence will be high in Inter Miami's dressing room and after such a consistent start, it is hard to back against them this weekend.

Both teams to score (-225)

For all of Inter Miami's success this season, they have been unable to keep things tight at the back. The Herons have conceded in their last five games in all competitions and they have only kept one clean sheet in the MLS so far.

Chicago Fire will expect to give them problems, especially at home. The Men in Red have scored in all seven of their league games so far, but they too have yet to shine at the back, conceding in each of those ties.

The history books suggest this also should be an entertaining battle, with both teams scoring in the last five meetings between the pair.

Lionel Messi to score anytime (+120)

Former Barcelona ace Lionel Messi may be coming to the end of his career but the magic is still there and the Argentina international is hoping to sign a new contract at Inter Miami.

He has made a blistering start to the season and netted twice in the midweek win over LAFC.

Messi has scored eight goals in nine appearances and he has also grabbed three assists during that time.

As Inter Miami's penalty taker, Messi is always going to be given chances to score, but he looks fit and fresh after an injury-hit start to his MLS career.

Inter Miami are looking to build momentum and take control in the league, so there's little chance he is rested as Mascherano tries to pick up a vital win on the road.

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Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami odds

Chicago Fire	+180
Tie	+260
Inter Miami	+137

Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)	+120
Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)	+137
Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire)	+175
Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire)	+210
Chris Mueller (Chicago Fire)	+333
Fabrice Picault (Inter Miami)	+275

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