Chicago Fire FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy — MLS at Soldier Field.
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles Galaxy 15 games · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | Orlando City SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | FC Dallas | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | D.C. United SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Orlando City SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Portland Timbers | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | Orlando City SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Mar | Charlotte FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Chicago Fire FC | Los Angeles Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #24 |
| 26 | Points | 20 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 8 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 5 / 5 / 5 |
| 27 | Scored | 22 |
| 16 | Conceded | 22 |
| +11 | GD | +0 |
| 1.86 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 57% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 24th (20 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
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Los Angeles Galaxy kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chicago Fire FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Chicago Fire FC 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.
- 23' It’s a booking for Chicago Fire FC player. Rafael Czichos gets a Yellow card.
- 24' Rafael Czichos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chicago Fire FC and Los Angeles Galaxy are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Derrick Williams.
- 38' Derrick Williams is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
- 43' Kelvin Leerdam has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mauricio Pineda.
- 46' Los Angeles Galaxy manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Efrain Alvarez is hanging Samuel Grandsir on the field on 46 minute.
- 49' Gaston Claudio Gimenez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 49.
- 50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Douglas Costa makes it 0-1.
- 55' It looks surprising Chicago Fire FC does not make any changes. Derrick Williams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chicago Fire FC and Los Angeles Galaxy are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 61' Chicago Fire FC ring the changes. Jonathan Bornstein has done his job and it is now time for Jhon Espinoza to step up.
- 66' Los Angeles Galaxy is showing some good football. However, Los Angeles Galaxy are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Miguel Navarro is booked for Chicago Fire FC — Yellow card on 69.
- 72' Chicago Fire FC make a change. Stanislav Ivanov trudges off to be replaced by Andre Reynolds II on 72 minutes.
- 76' A moment of madness from Sega Coulibaly on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Los Angeles Galaxy will be frustrated.
- 78' Another change for Chicago Fire FC made on 78 minute. Kacper Przybylko leaves to be changed by Jhon Duran.
- 83' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 88' Fresh legs for Los Angeles Galaxy! Sacha Kljestan comes on to replace Julian Araujo.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 20
- 31
- 2
- 99
- 3
- 1
- 6
- 22
- 30
-
11
Kacper Przybylko ↓ Jhon Duran 78'
Bench
-
36
Andre Reynolds II ↑ 72'
- 18
-
14
Jhon Espinoza ↑ 61'
- 37
- 23
- 9
-
26
Jhon Duran ↑ 78'
- 27
- 33
Coach
Ezra Hendrickson
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 3
- 11
- 6
- 4
-
10
Douglas Costa ↓ Kevin Cabral 72'
- 8
- 44
- 18
-
2
Julian Araujo ↓ Sacha Kljestan 88'
Bench
-
9
Kevin Cabral ↑ 72'
- 33
- 15
- 99
-
16
Sacha Kljestan ↑ 88'
-
26
Efrain Alvarez ↑ 46'
- 20
- 56
- 37
Coach
Greg Vanney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 2 |
| Riqui Puig | 2 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 1 |
| Daniel Steres | 1 |
| C.J. Sapong | 1 |
| Douglas Costa | 1 |
| Brian Gutierrez | 1 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 1 |
Head to Head
Chicago Fire FC Form
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2022-04-17
Chicago Fire FC
0–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2022-04-09
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Los Angeles FC
W
2022-04-03
Portland Timbers
1–3
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2022-03-19
Los Angeles Galaxy
0–1
Orlando City SC
L
2022-03-12
Seattle Sounders FC
3–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2022-03-06
Charlotte FC
0–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for:
Chicago Fire FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Chicago Fire FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
58%
Chicago Fire FC or Los Angeles Galaxy
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC
| Handicap | Chicago Fire FC covers | Push | Los Angeles Galaxy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.