Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Chicago Fire FC vs San Diego FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
Chicago Fire FC
1 – 2
Full Time
San Diego FC
Sun 13 Jul 2025 · 00:30 UTC Soldier Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 2' Onni Valakari
Mauricio Pineda 30' Y
Y 83' Emmanuel Boateng
Brian Gutierrez 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Chicago Fire FC vs San Diego FC — MLS at Soldier Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

1
Chicago Fire FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals San Diego FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-07-13 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 San Diego FC

Recent Form

Chicago Fire FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jul San Diego FC H 1–2 L
05 Jul FC Cincinnati A 1–2 L
29 Jun Charlotte FC H 3–2 W
26 Jun Philadelphia Union H 0–1 L
15 Jun Nashville SC H 0–2 L
07 Jun D.C. United SC A 7–1 W
San Diego FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jul Chicago Fire FC A 2–1 W
06 Jul Houston Dynamo H 3–4 L
29 Jun FC Dallas A 3–2 W
26 Jun Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 5–3 W
15 Jun Minnesota United FC A 4–2 W
01 Jun Austin FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Chicago Fire FC San Diego FC
#5 Position #25
42 Points 32
26 Played 27
12 / 6 / 8 W / D / L 8 / 8 / 11
46 Scored 47
38 Conceded 47
+8 GD +0
1.62 PPG 1.19
46% Win % 30%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
31% Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
26% Clean Sheets
San Diego FC this season

Chicago Fire FC are 5th (42 pts). San Diego FC are 25th (32 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chicago Fire FC
0-15
7/2
16-30
7/5
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/6
61-75
8/–
76+
3/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
San Diego FC
0-15
6/8
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/9
46-60
5/3
61-75
7/7
76+
7/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chicago Fire FC
Hugo Cuypers 11 G
Maren Haile-Selassie 8 G 3 A
Philip Zinckernagel 5 G 4 A
San Diego FC
Marcus Ingvartsen 12 G 3 A
Anders Dreyer 11 G 9 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Chicago Fire FC and San Diego FC get this one started.
  • 2' Controversy at the stadium! Onni Valakari argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 7' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 8' The deadlock is broken! Anders Dreyer gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
  • 13' Chicago Fire FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 18' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 23' Chicago Fire FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 28' San Diego FC have won 100 goals from 61 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 30' That looks like a foul for a card for Mauricio Pineda.
  • 35' Chicago Fire FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against San Diego FC's shape.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chicago Fire FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 46' San Diego FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ian Pilcher is hanging Paddy McNair on the field on 46 minute.
  • 49' GOAL! Anders Dreyer scores on 45. Assisted by Hirving Lozano
  • 54' Chicago Fire FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Hirving Lozano as he leaves the pitch. Alexander Mighten steps in for San Diego FC.
  • 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 66' Jonathan Dean gets the nod from Chicago Fire FC. He replaces Leonardo Barroso and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Emmanuel Boateng made 294 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 72' A change in the Chicago Fire FC ranks — Mauricio Pineda exits the field as Dje Davilla enters on 72.
  • 77' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 81' San Diego FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Emmanuel Boateng is hanging Tomas Angel on the field on 81 minute.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Emmanuel Boateng argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 86' A change in the Chicago Fire FC ranks — Sam Rogers exits the field as Tom Barlow enters on 86.
  • 87' Against the run of play, Hugo Cuypers has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Brian Gutierrez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' Time for substitution for San Diego FC. Luca Bombino is replaced by Franco Negri.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Chicago Fire FC.

Lineups

Chicago Fire FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gregg Berhalter

San Diego FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jason Grubb

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78 Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97 San Diego FC xG
I would bet for: Chicago Fire FC or San Diego FC 76% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chicago Fire FC33% Draw24% San Diego FC43%
Actual: San Diego FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

Chicago Fire FC or Draw
58%
Draw or San Diego FC
67%
Chicago Fire FC or San Diego FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chicago Fire FC28% Draw39% San Diego FC33%
Actual: San Diego FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.8%
1 – 0
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC

Handicap Chicago Fire FC covers Push San Diego FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 10% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 16% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 18% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
San Diego FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.