Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City SC — MLS at Soldier Field.
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Orlando City SC 15 games · 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Orlando City SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Internacional CF Miami | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | New York City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | FC Cincinnati | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Montreal Impact FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Nashville SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | New England Revolution | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Chicago Fire FC | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #13 |
| 26 | Points | 14 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 8 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 23 |
| 16 | Conceded | 44 |
| +11 | GD | -21 |
| 1.86 | PPG | 0.93 |
| 57% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts). Orlando City SC are 13th (14 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
Orlando City SC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/5
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City SC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Óscar Pareja might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Orlando City SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 12' Fabian Herbers is having his name booked by the referee on 12.
- 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Orlando City SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' Kacper Przybylko has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 6 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' Benji Michel has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 283 appearances.
- 37' Orlando City SC 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.
- 42' A quiet spell here at Soldier Field. Chicago Fire FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 47' The 27-year-old Miguel Navarro has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 52' Orlando City SC ring the changes. Benji Michel has done his job and it is now time for Tesho Akindele to step up.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' It is a cagey affair so far. Chicago Fire FC in their trying to find a way past Orlando City SC's compact .
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Miguel Navarro on 63.
- 63' Brian Gutierrez gets the nod from Chicago Fire FC. He replaces Fabian Herbers and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 72' Ercan Kara is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alexandre Pato at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' A moment of madness from Boris Sekulic on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chicago Fire FC will be frustrated.
- 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chicago Fire FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' Poor challenge from Cesar Araujo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 2
- 15
- 4
- 1
- 11
-
19
Benji Michel ↓ Tesho Akindele 52'
-
7
Alexandre Pato ↓ Ercan Kara 72'
- 10
- 5
Bench
-
13
Tesho Akindele ↑ 52'
- 31
- 8
- 24
- 21
-
9
Ercan Kara ↑ 72'
- 26
- 34
Coach
Óscar Pareja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Facundo Torres Perez | 6 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 4 |
| Benji Michel | 3 |
| Robert Beric | 3 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 3 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 2 |
| Przemyslaw Frankowski | 2 |
| Nemanja Nikolics | 2 |
Head to Head
Chicago Fire FC Form
Orlando City SC Form
2022-03-05
Chicago Fire FC
0–0
Orlando City SC
D
2022-02-27
Orlando City SC
2–0
Montreal Impact FC
W
2021-11-07
Montreal Impact FC
0–2
Orlando City SC
W
2021-10-31
Orlando City SC
1–1
Nashville SC
D
2021-10-27
Columbus Crew SC
3–2
Orlando City SC
L
2021-10-24
Orlando City SC
2–2
New England Revolution
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.5
Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Chicago Fire FC to win 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Chicago Fire FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Orlando City SC
38%
Chicago Fire FC or Orlando City SC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.3%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.2%
4 – 1
4.8%
4 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC
| Handicap | Chicago Fire FC covers | Push | Orlando City SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
9%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

