Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire FC, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS .
- Orlando City SC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee M. de Oliveira
- Referee Nima Saghafi
- Referee Peter Manikowski
- Referee Kevin Terry Jr.
- Referee Jose Da Silva
5 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Chicago Fire FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 May | Toronto FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 May | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 May | Real Salt Lake | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Orlando City SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 May | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 May | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 May | Montreal Impact FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 May | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | Toronto FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Orlando City SC | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #3 |
| 14 | Points | 26 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 4 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 4 |
| 23 | Scored | 27 |
| 44 | Conceded | 16 |
| -21 | GD | +11 |
| 0.93 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 27% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Orlando City SC are 13th (14 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Orlando City SC is hosting Chicago Fire FC for another epic battle.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Orlando City SC in their trying to find a way past Chicago Fire FC's compact .
- 10' Cristian Higuita has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' USA international Joe Bendik has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Chicago Fire FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' The travelling Chicago Fire FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Chicago Fire FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Orlando City SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chicago Fire FC backline.
- 50' Chicago Fire FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 60' 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.
- 65' With 2 assists to his name this season, Aleksandar Katai is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Orlando City SC.
- 70' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alan Gordon, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Orlando City SC and Chicago Fire FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' A quiet spell here at . Orlando City SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- It finishes all square. Orlando City SC and Chicago Fire FC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 20
- 16
- 7
- 13
- 8
- 28
- 1
-
10
Josue Colman ↓ PC 83'
-
17
Christopher Mueller ↓ Stefano 76'
- 27
Bench
-
94
PC ↑ 83'
- 36
-
29
Stefano ↑ 76'
- 25
-
6
Richie Laryea ↑ 84'
- 5
- 99
Coach
Jason Kreis
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 31
-
23
Nemanja Nikolics ↓ Alan Gordon 46'
- 25
- 16
- 4
- 32
-
20
Daniel Johnson ↓ Brandt Bronico 74'
- 5
- 19
-
17
Diego Campos ↓ Grant Lillard 84'
Bench
-
21
Alan Gordon ↑ 46'
- 18
- 3
- 45
-
13
Brandt Bronico ↑ 74'
-
15
Grant Lillard ↑ 84'
- 12
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Facundo Torres Perez | 6 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 4 |
| Robert Beric | 3 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 3 |
| Benji Michel | 3 |
| C.J. Sapong | 2 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 2 |
| Przemyslaw Frankowski | 2 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
Chicago Fire FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.54
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chicago Fire FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
47%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
75%
Orlando City SC or Chicago Fire FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
7.7%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.8%
0 – 1
4.6%
1 – 4
4.6%
0 – 4
3.3%
2 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 20% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.