Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS .
- Sporting Kansas City 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Nelson
- Referee Joe Dickerson
- Referee Edvin Jurisevic
- Referee Mike Rottersman
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 30 Jun | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jun | Columbus Crew SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jun | Toronto FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jun | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Jul | Atlanta United FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 29 Jun | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Jun | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jun | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 May | D.C. United SC | A | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| Sporting Kansas City | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | Position | #3 |
| 11 | Points | 26 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 3 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 4 |
| 14 | Scored | 27 |
| 36 | Conceded | 16 |
| -22 | GD | +11 |
| 0.79 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 21% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Sporting Kansas City are 30th (11 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Kansas City
0-15
–/6
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/5
76+
2/4
■ 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 ball is rolling at . Sporting Kansas City are looking to make home advantage count against Chicago Fire FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yohan Croizet made 281 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 14' The France Yohan Croizet breaks the deadlock on 14 minutes. 1-0!
- 19' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 24' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Chicago Fire FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 29' Sporting Kansas City is showing some good football. However, Sporting Kansas City are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sporting Kansas City and Chicago Fire FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 44' Chicago Fire SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 49' 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.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 59' A change in the Chicago Fire SC ranks — Aleksandar Katai exits the field as Nemanja Nikolics enters on 59.
- 64' Sporting Kansas City currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' Krisztian Nemeth gets the nod from Sporting Kansas City. He replaces Yohan Croizet and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' A moment of madness from Felipe Gutierrez on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Kansas City will be frustrated.
- 67' The crowd applauds Grant Lillard as he leaves the pitch. Marcelo steps in for Chicago Fire SC.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Dax McCarty is booked for Chicago Fire SC — Yellow card on 69.
- 73' Another substitution for Sporting Kansas City to replace Daniel Salloi by Johnny Russell on 73 minute.
- 78' Sporting Kansas City is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 80' Diego Campos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabian Herbers on 80 minute.
- 83' It’s a booking for Chicago Fire SC player. Diego Campos gets a Yellow card.
- 84' Time for substitution for Sporting Kansas City. Gedion Zelalem is replaced by Gianluca Busio.
- 88' Sporting Kansas City receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 90' Chicago Fire SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- It finishes all square. Sporting Kansas City and Chicago Fire FC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 21
- 5
- 8
- 15
- 29
- 6
- 12
-
20
Daniel Salloi ↓ Johnny Russell 73'
- 2
-
24
Gedion Zelalem ↓ Gianluca Busio 84'
Bench
-
7
Johnny Russell ↑ 73'
-
9
Krisztian Nemeth ↑ 66'
-
13
Gianluca Busio ↑ 84'
- 1
- 16
- 30
- 14
Coach
Peter Vermes
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 9
-
21
Fabian Herbers ↓ Diego Campos 80'
- 11
- 5
- 10
- 31
- 13
- 6
-
15
Grant Lillard ↓ Marcelo 67'
- 20
Bench
-
2
Marcelo ↑ 67'
- 12
- 18
-
23
Nemanja Nikolics ↑ 59'
- 45
-
17
Diego Campos ↑ 80'
- 36
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nemanja Nikolics | 2 |
| Felipe Gutierrez | 2 |
| Xherdan Shaqiri | 2 |
| Nemanja Nikolics | 2 |
| Kacper Przybylko | 2 |
| Johnny Russell | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 2 |
| Felipe Gutierrez | 2 |
Head to Head
Sporting Kansas City Form
2019-07-07
Sporting Kansas City
1–0
Chicago Fire FC
W
2019-07-04
Sporting Kansas City
1–5
Los Angeles FC
L
2019-06-30
Real Salt Lake
2–0
Sporting Kansas City
L
2019-06-23
Columbus Crew SC
0–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2019-06-07
Toronto FC
2–2
Sporting Kansas City
D
2019-06-02
Houston Dynamo
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
Chicago Fire FC Form
2019-07-07
Sporting Kansas City
1–0
Chicago Fire FC
L
2019-07-04
Chicago Fire FC
5–1
Atlanta United FC
W
2019-06-29
New York Red Bulls
3–1
Chicago Fire FC
L
2019-06-23
Chicago Fire FC
1–1
Real Salt Lake
D
2019-06-01
Atlanta United FC
2–0
Chicago Fire FC
L
2019-05-30
D.C. United SC
3–3
Chicago Fire FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.39
Sporting Kansas City xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Sporting Kansas City or Chicago Fire FC 78% + Over 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Sporting Kansas City or Draw
55%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
66%
Sporting Kansas City or Chicago Fire FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
6.6%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 0
4%
1 – 4
3.7%
1 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — Sporting Kansas City
| Handicap | Sporting Kansas City covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 21% | 35% |
| +1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +2 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
12%
✗
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.