Chicago Fire FC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2026 MLS IS BACK GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Chicago Fire FC 17 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Seattle Sounders FC 17 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Allen Chapman
- Referee Armando Villarreal
- Referee Katie Nesbitt
- Referee Jeremy Kieso
- Referee R. Mendoza
9 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 8.2 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | New England Revolution | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Orlando City SC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 29 Sep | Toronto FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | FC Cincinnati | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Mar | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | FC Dallas | H | 4–3 | W |
| 06 Oct | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Chicago Fire FC | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #24 |
| 29 | Points | 24 |
| 17 | Played | 17 |
| 9 / 2 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 7 |
| 32 | Scored | 20 |
| 23 | Conceded | 22 |
| +9 | GD | -2 |
| 1.71 | PPG | 1.41 |
| 53% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Chicago Fire FC are 4th (29 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 24th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
7/4
31-45
1/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
6/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
| Hugo Cuypers | 11 G | |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 G | 4 A |
Seattle Sounders FC
| Paul Rothrock | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Chicago Fire FC welcome Seattle Sounders FC for this crunch clash at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Boris Sekulic made 22 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' A quiet spell here at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Seattle Sounders FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 22' A moment of madness from Fabian Herbers on 22 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chicago Fire FC will be frustrated.
- 27' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chicago Fire FC and Seattle Sounders FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Robert Beric suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' That is a Yellow card for Seattle Sounders FC. Shandon Hopeau will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Chicago Fire FC ring the changes. Jonathan Bornstein has done his job and it is now time for Miguel Navarro to step up.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Seattle Sounders FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' Robert Beric is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 57' Chicago Fire FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Seattle Sounders FC's shape.
- 58' Another substitution for Seattle Sounders FC to replace Miguel Ibarra by Handwalla Bwana on 58 minute.
- 59' The whistle greets Miguel Ibarra as he departs to be replaced by Handwalla Bwana.
- 60' Seattle Sounders FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 62' Seattle Sounders FC make a change. Yeimar Gomez trudges off to be replaced by Shane O'Neill on 62 minutes.
- 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 68' Djordje Mihailovic gets the nod from Chicago Fire FC. He replaces Fabian Herbers and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' Luka Stojanovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alvaro Medran at the 74 minute mark.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Luka Stojanovic. He replaces Alvaro Medran on 75 minute.
- 77' Against the run of play, Handwalla Bwana has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 84' GOAL! Mauricio Pineda scores on 84. Assisted by Gaston Gimenez
- 85' Seattle Sounders FC ring the changes. Xavier Arreaga has done his job and it is now time for Jordy Delem to step up.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Raul Ruidiaz.
- 90' Elliot Collier gets the nod from Chicago Fire FC. He replaces Robert Beric and will look to change the dynamic.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 27
-
10
Alvaro Medran ↓ Luka Stojanovic 74'
- 9
- 21
- 11
- 5
- 30
- 2
- 3
- 22
Bench
- 24
- 13
- 14
- 20
- 7
- 28
- 36
-
8
Luka Stojanovic ↑ 74'
- 32
- 25
- 6
- 37
Coach
Raphaël Wicky
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 10
- 9
- 24
-
18
Kelvin Leerdam ↓ Alex Roldan 85'
- 7
- 5
-
37
Shandon Hopeau ↓ Jordan Morris 46'
-
11
Miguel Ibarra ↓ Handwalla Bwana 58'
-
28
Yeimar Gomez ↓ Shane O'Neill 62'
-
3
Xavier Arreaga ↓ Jordy Delem 85'
Bench
- 30
-
8
Jordy Delem ↑ 85'
-
16
Alex Roldan ↑ 85'
-
70
Handwalla Bwana ↑ 58'
-
13
Jordan Morris ↑ 46'
-
27
Shane O'Neill ↑ 62'
- 1
- 75
- 84
- 99
- 45
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Morris | 3 |
| Robert Beric | 2 |
| Albert Rusnak | 2 |
| Cristian Roldan | 1 |
| Clint Dempsey | 1 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 1 |
| Robert Beric | 1 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 1 |
Head to Head
Chicago Fire FC Form
2020-07-14
Chicago Fire FC
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2020-03-07
New England Revolution
1–1
Chicago Fire FC
D
2020-03-01
Seattle Sounders FC
2–1
Chicago Fire FC
L
2019-10-06
Orlando City SC
2–5
Chicago Fire FC
W
2019-09-29
Chicago Fire FC
2–2
Toronto FC
D
2019-09-21
FC Cincinnati
0–0
Chicago Fire FC
D
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2020-07-14
Chicago Fire FC
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2020-07-11
Seattle Sounders FC
0–0
San Jose Earthquakes
D
2020-03-08
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2020-03-01
Seattle Sounders FC
2–1
Chicago Fire FC
W
2019-10-19
Seattle Sounders FC
4–3
FC Dallas
W
2019-10-06
Seattle Sounders FC
1–0
Minnesota United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.81
Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chicago Fire FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Chicago Fire FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
51%
Chicago Fire FC or Seattle Sounders FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC
| Handicap | Chicago Fire FC covers | Push | Seattle Sounders FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.