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Atlanta United II vs Chicago Fire II Prediction— USA - MLS Next Pro
Group Stage ·Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 15:00
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 4.1 puts the goal expectation well above the line.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 42 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 51% / xG 2.5-1.6 / O2.5 72% / BTTS 69%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 4.1 xG → O2.5 PROB 71.6% · O3.5 PROB 47.2%
Form & verdict
ATLANTA UNITED II · PPG 1.91
CHICAGO FIRE II · PPG 0.91
xG gap +0.84 - moderate Home edge
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Atlanta United II face Chicago Fire II in USA - MLS Next Pro on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Atlanta United II a 51% chance, the draw 21% and Chicago Fire II 28%, so Atlanta United II are favoured to win. Expected goals are 2.5 for Atlanta United II and 1.6 for Chicago Fire II (4.1 total). The most likely scoreline is 2-1. There is a 72% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 69% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Atlanta United II are averaging 1.91 points per game versus 0.91 for Chicago Fire II.