MLS Next Pro
Match Analysis
Chicago Fire
Bethlehem Steel
Chicago Fire
D
W
D
W
L
W
Bethlehem Steel
L
W
W
D
L
L
What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Chicago Fire Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 26 | Away | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Aug 23, 26 | Home | Fort Lauderdale CF | 3 - 1 | Win |
| Aug 22, 26 | Away | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Aug 19, 26 | Away | Orlando City SC | 1 - 2 | Win |
| Aug 18, 26 | Away | Atlanta United II | 2 - 1 | Loss |
| Aug 16, 26 | Home | Portland Timbers | 2 - 1 | Win |
Bethlehem Steel Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 26 | Home | Connecticut FC | 2 - 4 | Loss |
| Aug 16, 26 | Away | New England II | 3 - 4 | Win |
| Aug 8, 26 | Home | FC Cincinnati II | 2 - 1 | Win |
| Aug 1, 26 | Away | New York City II | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Jul 25, 26 | Away | Chattanooga | 4 - 0 | Loss |
| Jul 18, 26 | Away | Columbus Crew II | 2 - 0 | Loss |
MLS Next Pro Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Chicago Fire | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 37 | +12 | 36 |
| 19 | Bethlehem Steel | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 31 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 58.66% likelihood that both Chicago Fire and Bethlehem Steel will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.Chicago Fire to win
This prediction indicates that Chicago Fire has a 57.55% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 21.73 %Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 63.39% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 63.18% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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