Thursday , 2 July 2026

Chicago Fire FC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
Chicago Fire FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Toronto FC
Thu 14 Jul 2022 · 00:00 UTC Soldier Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 34' Shane O'Neill
Y 37' Lukas MacNaughton
Chris Mueller 45' Y
Brian Gutierrez 64' Y
Y 65' Domenico Criscito
Y 90' Jayden Nelson

Overview

Match Preview

Chicago Fire FC vs Toronto FC — MLS at Soldier Field.

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

5
6
5
Chicago Fire FC 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals Toronto FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-07-14 Chicago Fire FC 2–0 Toronto FC 2022-05-28 Toronto FC 3–2 Chicago Fire FC 2021-10-03 Toronto FC 3–1 Chicago Fire FC 2021-07-25 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 Toronto FC 2019-09-29 Chicago Fire FC 2–2 Toronto FC

Recent Form

Chicago Fire FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jul Toronto FC H 2–0 W
10 Jul Columbus Crew SC H 2–3 L
04 Jul San Jose Earthquakes A 1–2 L
30 Jun Philadelphia Union H 1–0 W
26 Jun Houston Dynamo A 0–2 L
19 Jun D.C. United SC H 1–0 W
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jul Chicago Fire FC A 0–2 L
09 Jul San Jose Earthquakes H 2–2 D
02 Jul Seattle Sounders FC H 0–2 L
29 Jun Columbus Crew SC H 1–2 L
25 Jun Atlanta United FC H 2–1 W
18 Jun New York Red Bulls A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Chicago Fire FC Toronto FC
#3 Position #11
26 Points 14
14 Played 14
8 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 3 / 5 / 6
27 Scored 22
16 Conceded 29
+11 GD -7
1.86 PPG 1.00
57% Win % 21%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
7% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season

Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts). Toronto FC are 11th (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
Toronto FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Chicago Fire FC vs Toronto FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 4' Jhon Duran makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Chicago Fire FC are in front.
  • 9' Michael Bradley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 14' Chicago Fire FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Toronto FC backline.
  • 16' Against the run of play, Jhon Duran has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 21' Chicago Fire FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Toronto FC's shape.
  • 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bob Bradley will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 31' The 25-year-old Carlos Teran has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' A tactical swap from Toronto FC — Lukas MacNaughton on, Chris Mavinga off on 32 minutes.
  • 34' The referee calls foul for Shane O'Neill. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 37' That is a Yellow card for Toronto FC. Lukas MacNaughton will be fuming at that decision.
  • 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Chris Mueller.
  • 46' Jesus Jimenez makes way for Ayo Akinola at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toronto FC.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Toronto FC that had 280 games and scored 369 goals.
  • 61' Toronto 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.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Jacob Shaffelburg. He replaces Mark-Anthony Kaye on 63 minute.
  • 64' Brian Gutierrez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
  • 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Domenico Criscito.
  • 68' Fabian Herbers is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brian Gutierrez at the 68 minute mark.
  • 72' Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kosi Thompson at the 72 minute mark.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Chicago Fire FC! Jairo Torres comes on to replace Xherdan Shaqiri.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Chicago Fire FC team. Chris Mueller is replaced by Stanislav Ivanov on 77 minute.
  • 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ezra Hendrickson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 87' Toronto FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' Jayden Nelson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • The final score is 2-0.

Lineups

Chicago Fire FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ezra Hendrickson

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bob Bradley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jonathan Osorio 4
Jack Elliott 3
Jozy Altidore 3
Jonathan Osorio 3
Jhon Duran 2
Sebastian Giovinco 2
Yeferson Soteldo 2
Andrew Gutman 2

Head to Head

2022-07-14 Chicago Fire FC 2–0 Toronto FC 2022-05-28 Toronto FC 3–2 Chicago Fire FC 2021-10-03 Toronto FC 3–1 Chicago Fire FC 2021-07-25 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 Toronto FC 2019-09-29 Chicago Fire FC 2–2 Toronto FC

Chicago Fire FC Form

2022-07-14 Chicago Fire FC 2–0 Toronto FC W 2022-07-10 Chicago Fire FC 2–3 Columbus Crew SC L 2022-07-04 San Jose Earthquakes 2–1 Chicago Fire FC L 2022-06-30 Chicago Fire FC 1–0 Philadelphia Union W 2022-06-26 Houston Dynamo 2–0 Chicago Fire FC L 2022-06-19 Chicago Fire FC 1–0 D.C. United SC W

Toronto FC Form

2022-07-14 Chicago Fire FC 2–0 Toronto FC L 2022-07-09 Toronto FC 2–2 San Jose Earthquakes D 2022-07-02 Toronto FC 0–2 Seattle Sounders FC L 2022-06-29 Toronto FC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC L 2022-06-25 Toronto FC 2–1 Atlanta United FC W 2022-06-18 New York Red Bulls 2–0 Toronto FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.29 Chicago Fire FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Chicago Fire FC to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chicago Fire FC60% Draw22% Toronto FC18%
Actual: Chicago Fire FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Chicago Fire FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Toronto FC
40%
Chicago Fire FC or Toronto FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chicago Fire FC46% Draw39% Toronto FC15%
Actual: Chicago Fire FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Chicago Fire FC

Handicap Chicago Fire FC covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 23% — 77%
-2 23% 19% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 22% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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