Chicago Fire FC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS at Soldier Field.
- Chicago Fire FC 34 games · 55 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 34 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | Chicago Fire FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | Real Salt Lake | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Austin FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Chicago Fire FC | Sporting Kansas City | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #30 |
| 55 | Points | 26 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 7 / 11 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 22 |
| 64 | Scored | 40 |
| 54 | Conceded | 81 |
| +10 | GD | -41 |
| 1.62 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 47% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
6%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
Chicago Fire FC are 4th (55 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
9/4
16-30
9/10
31-45
6/9
46-60
10/9
61-75
10/4
76+
6/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Kansas City
0-15
3/12
16-30
8/10
31-45
9/9
46-60
3/7
61-75
6/15
76+
5/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chicago Fire FC
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 13 G | 5 A |
| Hugo Cuypers | 12 G | |
| Hugo Cuypers | 11 G | |
| Robert Lewandowski | 9 G | 3 A |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 G | 4 A |
Sporting Kansas City
| Andre Luiz | 7 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Soldier Field as Chicago Fire FC face off against Sporting Kansas City in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Chicago Fire FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The 22-year-old Gabriel Slonina has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Sporting Kansas City are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chicago Fire FC and Sporting Kansas City are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' What a moment for Kacper Przybylko! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
- 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andreu Fontas on 35.
- 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fabian Herbers on 37 minutes.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 47' Remi Walter has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 452 appearances.
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Xherdan Shaqiri makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 49.
- 50' Magnificent from Xherdan Shaqiri! That is 36 goals in 423 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 53' Graham Zusi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 53.
- 56' What composure from Roger Espinoza! The Honduras international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Chicago Fire FC in their trying to find a way past Sporting Kansas City's compact .
- 62' Sporting Kansas City manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marinos Tzionis is hanging Cameron Duke on the field on 62 minute.
- 63' Fresh legs for Chicago Fire FC! Brian Gutierrez comes on to replace Stanislav Ivanov.
- 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' Fabian Herbers makes way for Jonathan Bornstein at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chicago Fire FC.
- 74' Xherdan Shaqiri is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 77' Ben Sweat makes way for Logan Ndenbe at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Kansas City.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Logan Ndenbe. He replaces Ben Sweat on 80 minute.
- 82' GOAL! Gaston Claudio Gimenez scores on 82.
- 86' Sporting Kansas City manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacob Davis is hanging Roger Espinoza on the field on 86 minute.
- With this win, Chicago Fire FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 21
- 20
- 2
- 99
- 1
- 6
- 22
- 30
- 11
Bench
-
31
Federico Navarro ↑ 73'
- 18
-
3
Jonathan Bornstein ↑ 73'
- 14
- 37
-
40
Brian Gutierrez ↑ 63'
- 9
- 27
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 54
- 8
- 29
-
15
Roger Espinoza ↓ Jacob Davis 86'
- 21
- 12
-
2
Ben Sweat ↓ Logan Ndenbe 77'
-
28
Cameron Duke ↓ Marinos Tzionis 62'
- 3
- 19
Bench
-
18
Logan Ndenbe ↑ 77'
- 4
- 1
-
27
Marinos Tzionis ↑ 62'
- 48
- 24
- 25
-
17
Jacob Davis ↑ 86'
Coach
Peter Vermes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Philip Zinckernagel | 2 |
| Felipe Gutierrez | 2 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 2 |
| Nemanja Nikolics | 2 |
| Felipe Gutierrez | 2 |
| Xherdan Shaqiri | 2 |
| Nemanja Nikolics | 2 |
| Kacper Przybylko | 2 |
Head to Head
Chicago Fire FC Form
2022-03-19
Chicago Fire FC
3–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2022-03-13
D.C. United SC
0–2
Chicago Fire FC
W
2022-03-05
Chicago Fire FC
0–0
Orlando City SC
D
2022-02-26
Internacional CF Miami
0–0
Chicago Fire FC
D
2021-11-07
Columbus Crew SC
2–0
Chicago Fire FC
L
2021-10-27
New York City FC
1–0
Chicago Fire FC
L
Sporting Kansas City Form
2022-03-19
Chicago Fire FC
3–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
2022-03-13
Colorado Rapids SC
2–0
Sporting Kansas City
L
2022-03-05
Sporting Kansas City
1–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2022-02-27
Atlanta United FC
3–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
2021-11-07
Sporting Kansas City
0–1
Real Salt Lake
L
2021-11-04
Austin FC
3–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.5
Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Chicago Fire FC to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chicago Fire FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
84%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
36%
Chicago Fire FC or Sporting Kansas City
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chicago Fire FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 1
8.3%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7%
4 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
4 – 0
4.6%
0 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
1 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC
| Handicap | Chicago Fire FC covers | Push | Sporting Kansas City 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
36%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.