Chicago Fire FC vs Internacional CF Miami, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC vs Internacional CF Miami — MLS at Soldier Field.
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Internacional CF Miami 15 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Internacional CF Miami | H | 1–4 | L |
| 24 Aug | New York City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jul | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Jul | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jul | New York City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Chicago Fire FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jul | Toronto FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Jul | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–6 | L |
| 03 Jul | Charlotte FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Chicago Fire FC | Internacional CF Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 26 | Points | 31 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 8 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 9 / 4 / 2 |
| 27 | Scored | 39 |
| 16 | Conceded | 28 |
| +11 | GD | +11 |
| 1.86 | PPG | 2.07 |
| 57% | Win % | 60% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Internacional CF Miami this season
Internacional CF Miami this season
Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts). Internacional CF Miami are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Internacional CF Miami
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Soldier Field!
- 5' Internacional CF Miami is showing some good football. However, Internacional CF Miami are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Internacional CF Miami seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' Internacional CF Miami come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Internacional CF Miami that had 214 games and scored 347 goals.
- 25' Tobias Salquist has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 25 minutes.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Hugo Cuypers on 29 minutes.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 39' Benjamin Cremaschi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chicago Fire FC and Internacional CF Miami are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Ian Fray. He receives a card.
- 46' Magnificent from Luis Suarez! That is 141 goals in 513 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Federico Redondo is booked for Internacional CF Miami — card on 58.
- 60' Georgios Koutsias gets the nod from Chicago Fire FC. He replaces Chris Mueller and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Controversy at the stadium! Rafael Czichos argues furiously but the card stands.
- 65' A goal from the Uruguay international Luis Suarez! He fires home on 65 to make it 1-2!
- 70' It’s high time Frank Klopas made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 73' The crowd applauds Julian Gressel as he leaves the pitch. Benjamin Cremaschi steps in for Internacional CF Miami.
- 76' Poor challenge from Luis Suarez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' The referee calls foul for Hector Martinez. He receives a card.
- 80' The Internacional CF Miami manager makes a substitution. Luis Suarez departs to be replaced by Leonardo Campana.
- 82' The Greece Georgios Koutsias breaks the deadlock on 82 minutes. 2-2!
- 84' That is a card for Internacional CF Miami. Benjamin Cremaschi will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chicago Fire FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' A tactical swap from Internacional CF Miami — Robert Taylor on, Diego Gomez off on 90 minutes.
- The points are shared — Chicago Fire FC 1-4 Internacional CF Miami. Honours even.
Lineups
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
14
Tobias Salquist ↓ Carlos Teran 60'
- 31
-
2
Arnaud Souquet ↓ Allan Arigoni 80'
- 30
- 7
-
15
Andrew Gutman ↓ Ariel Lassiter 73'
- 17
- 34
- 8
- 9
Bench
- 21
-
23
Kellyn Acosta ↑ 60'
- 16
- 18
-
–
Ariel Lassiter ↑ 73'
- 12
-
19
Georgios Koutsias ↑ 60'
-
4
Carlos Teran ↑ 60'
-
27
Allan Arigoni ↑ 80'
Coach
Frank Klopas
Internacional CF Miami Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Luis Suarez ↓ Leonardo Campana 80'
- 18
- 5
- 14
- 24
- 57
- 1
-
55
Federico Redondo ↓ David Ruiz 73'
- 17
-
20
Diego Gomez ↓ Robert Taylor 90'
- 42
Bench
-
8
Leonardo Campana ↑ 80'
-
16
Robert Taylor ↑ 90'
- 33
- 15
- 32
-
30
Benjamin Cremaschi ↑ 73'
-
41
David Ruiz ↑ 73'
- 99
- 27
Coach
Gerardo Martino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luis Suarez | 4 |
| Xherdan Shaqiri | 3 |
| Jhon Duran | 2 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 2 |
| Josef Martinez | 1 |
| Georgios Koutsias | 1 |
| Gonzalo Higuain | 1 |
| Carlos Teran | 1 |
Head to Head
Chicago Fire FC Form
2024-09-01
Chicago Fire FC
1–4
Internacional CF Miami
L
2024-08-24
New York City FC
2–2
Chicago Fire FC
D
2024-07-20
Internacional CF Miami
2–1
Chicago Fire FC
L
2024-07-17
FC Cincinnati
0–1
Chicago Fire FC
W
2024-07-14
Chicago Fire FC
0–0
New York City FC
D
2024-07-08
San Jose Earthquakes
1–0
Chicago Fire FC
L
Internacional CF Miami Form
2024-09-01
Chicago Fire FC
1–4
Internacional CF Miami
W
2024-08-24
Internacional CF Miami
2–0
FC Cincinnati
W
2024-07-20
Internacional CF Miami
2–1
Chicago Fire FC
W
2024-07-17
Internacional CF Miami
3–1
Toronto FC
W
2024-07-06
FC Cincinnati
6–1
Internacional CF Miami
L
2024-07-03
Charlotte FC
1–2
Internacional CF Miami
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.22
Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.11
Internacional CF Miami xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Internacional CF Miami win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
Chicago Fire FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Internacional CF Miami
61%
Chicago Fire FC or Internacional CF Miami
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Internacional CF Miami win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.4%
3 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 3
4.8%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
3.6%
2 – 0
3.4%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC
| Handicap | Chicago Fire FC covers | Push | Internacional CF Miami covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 12% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 17% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 16% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 11% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Internacional CF Miami keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

