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Bethlehem Steel desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 13 at 10:00 PM in the MLS Next Pro. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.
Chicago Fire FC II come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Bethlehem Steel travel in mixed form (2W 0D 3L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Chicago Fire FC II won their last outing, while Bethlehem Steel suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.
Head-to-head records offer little separation — Chicago Fire FC II and Bethlehem Steel have split their 9 meetings almost evenly (3W–3D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Chicago Fire FC II won 2–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Chicago Fire FC II a slight edge, but Bethlehem Steel are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.