Seattle Sounders FC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Seattle Sounders FC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS at Lumen Field.
- Seattle Sounders FC 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 34 games · 55 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ismail Elfath
14 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 6.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Austin FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Aug | Portland Timbers | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jul | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Orlando City SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Aug | Charlotte FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Jul | New York City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Seattle Sounders FC | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #4 |
| 46 | Points | 55 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 10 / 12 | W / D / L | 16 / 7 / 11 |
| 44 | Scored | 64 |
| 46 | Conceded | 54 |
| -2 | GD | +10 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.62 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
86%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC are 23rd (46 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 4th (55 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
5/5
16-30
5/7
31-45
4/7
46-60
8/6
61-75
4/5
76+
13/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Seattle Sounders FC
| Dejan Joveljic | 13 G | 1 A |
| Paul Rothrock | 5 G | 1 A |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Lumen Field!
- 5' Seattle Sounders FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Andrew Thomas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 304 appearances.
- 12' Seattle Sounders FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dejan Joveljic on 12.
- 17' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Schmetzer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 22' Seattle Sounders 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.
- 27' Chicago Fire FC have won 424 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Maren Haile-Selassie makes it 1-1.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' Dejan Joveljic does the damage! The net is bulging and Seattle Sounders FC surge ahead!
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Snyder Brunell.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Seattle Sounders FC and Chicago Fire FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 57' Cristian Roldan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Snyder Brunell on 57 minute.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' The Chicago Fire FC bench stirs into life. Robin Lod is withdrawn and Puso Dithejane gets his opportunity.
- 68' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 69' Another change for Seattle Sounders FC made on 69 minute. Sebastian Gomez leaves to be changed by Jordan Morris.
- 73' Jonathan Bamba is replacing Anton Saletros for the Chicago Fire FC side.
- 78' Puso Dithejane has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
- 82' GOAL! Robert Lewandowski scores on 82. Assisted by Puso Dithejane
- 87' Philip Zinckernagel has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' Philip Zinckernagel makes way for Leonardo Barroso at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chicago Fire FC.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
- 5
-
16
Alex Roldan ↓ Hassani Dotson 69'
- 26
- 14
- 39
- 85
- 37
- 20
-
90
Sebastian Gomez ↓ Jordan Morris 69'
Bench
- 24
-
7
Cristian Roldan ↑ 57'
-
13
Jordan Morris ↑ 69'
-
31
Hassani Dotson ↑ 69'
- 19
- 4
- 35
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
17
Robin Lod ↓ Puso Dithejane 63'
-
6
Anton Saletros ↓ Jonathan Bamba 73'
- 3
- 7
- 15
- 11
- 1
-
24
Jonathan Dean ↓ Sergio Oregel 73'
- 5
- 42
Bench
-
19
Jonathan Bamba ↑ 73'
- 44
- 16
- 22
-
35
Sergio Oregel ↑ 73'
-
2
Leonardo Barroso ↑ 88'
- 47
-
12
Puso Dithejane ↑ 63'
- 14
Coach
Gregg Berhalter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Morris | 3 |
| Robert Beric | 2 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 2 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 2 |
| Albert Rusnak | 2 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 1 |
| Robert Beric | 1 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 1 |
Head to Head
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2026-08-29
Seattle Sounders FC
2–2
Chicago Fire FC
D
2026-08-22
FC Cincinnati
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2026-08-20
Seattle Sounders FC
1–2
Austin FC
L
2026-08-17
Seattle Sounders FC
0–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2026-08-02
Portland Timbers
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2026-07-25
Philadelphia Union
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
Chicago Fire FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
Seattle Sounders FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Seattle Sounders FC or Chicago Fire FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
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 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
66%
Seattle Sounders FC or Chicago Fire FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC
| Handicap | Seattle Sounders FC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.