TIPS - Chicago Fire VS New England Revolution

[(Chicago Fire) Strength]:
1. Despite having played two fewer games, Chicago Fire trail the playoffs play-in spots by just one point. The team are determined to secure a victory in this match.
2. Chicago Fire's home records in the league have improved recently. They have got 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 home matches, with increasing goals scored in the process.
3. Chicago Fire have been quick to find their offensive rhythm in recent home league matches. In 4 of their last 5 home games, they managed to score before halftime.

[(Chicago Fire) Neutral]:
1. In their last 19 matches, goals have been scored before halftime in 18 of them, indicating that Chicago Fire's matches are rarely dull.

[(Chicago Fire) Weakness]:
1. Chicago Fire lost 0-4 away to Philadelphia Union in the last league match, ending their 5-game unbeaten run in the league.
2. Chicago Fire have got 3 draws and 3 losses in their last 6 league matches at home against New England Revolution, being at a disadvantage.
3. Chicago Fire didn't keep any clean sheet in their last 6 league matches at home against New England Revolution, with an average of nearly 2 goals conceded per game.

[(New England Revolution) Strength]:
1. New England Revolution are currently 9 points behind the playoffs play-in spots. The team still have the chance to compete for the playoffs.
2. New England Revolution's away records have been excellent. They have lost only 2 of the last 12 away matches.
3. This season, New England Revolution have surprisingly performed better in away matches than at home in the league. Their points earned on the road are nearly double those accumulated in home games.
4. In the last 11 league meetings between the two teams, the side with home-field advantage has surprisingly failed to secure a victory.
5. ????In their last 6 away league matches against the New England Revolution, Chicago Fire managed to score before halftime in 4 of them.

[(New England Revolution) Weakness]:
1. New England Revolution have alternated wins or losses in their last 5 league matches, being in unstable form.

[Tips]:
Chicago Fire are currently just one step away from the playoffs, while it's hard for New England Revolution to reach into the playoffs.

In recent H2H records between the two teams, the away side have held a slight advantage.

While Chicago Fire have shown improved form in their recent home league matches, their opponents, New England Revolution, have demonstrated greater consistency in away performances this season.

Despite Chicago Fire being positioned as strong favorites in the AH market, securing a victory in this match may prove challenging.

[Recommended]:
New England Revolution (+0.5/1)