Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS at BMO Field.
- Toronto FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | FC Cincinnati | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Sep | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | Nashville SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Internacional CF Miami | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Sep | FC Cincinnati | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | New York City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Nashville SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | New England Revolution | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | D.C. United SC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Toronto FC | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #3 |
| 14 | Points | 26 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 3 / 5 / 6 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 4 |
| 22 | Scored | 27 |
| 29 | Conceded | 16 |
| -7 | GD | +11 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 21% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Toronto FC are 11th (14 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 3rd (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Toronto FC launch into their encounter with Chicago Fire FC.
- 5' 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.
- 9' Yeferson Soteldo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 14' Both keepers have barely been tested. Toronto FC and Chicago Fire FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 16' What composure from Robert Beric! The Slovenia international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 21' The crowd applauds Fabian Herbers as he leaves the pitch. Ignacio Aliseda steps in for Chicago Fire FC.
- 26' Chicago Fire FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 31' Federico Navarro is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Chicago Fire FC so far.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Toronto FC in their trying to find a way past Chicago Fire FC's compact .
- 44' Marky Delgado does the damage! The net is bulging and Toronto FC surge ahead!
- 45' Marky Delgado does the damage! The net is bulging and Toronto FC surge ahead!
- 50' Chicago Fire FC have won 393 goals from 275 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' Fabian Herbers, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 56' What composure from Omar Gonzalez! The USA international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 61' Stanislav Ivanov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jhon Espinoza at the 61 minute mark.
- 62' Alvaro Medran makes way for Nnamdi Chinonso Offor at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chicago Fire FC.
- 67' Elliot Collier has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 70' The deadlock is broken! Yeferson Soteldo gets on the scoresheet on 70 minutes.
- 75' Chicago Fire FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Elliot Collier is hanging Johan Kappelhof on the field on 75 minute.
- 78' The crowd applauds Jacob Shaffelburg as he leaves the pitch. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty steps in for Toronto FC.
- 83' Jhon Espinoza has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 15 appearances.
- 84' Toronto FC make a change. Ifunanyachi Achara trudges off to be replaced by Justin Morrow on 84 minutes.
- 87' Nnamdi Chinonso Offor catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
- 89' It’s a booking for Toronto FC player. Richie Laryea gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Patrick Mullins is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yeferson Soteldo at the 90 minute mark.
- Toronto FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 92
- 25
- 96
- 4
- 21
- 8
- 22
- 30
- 24
- 44
- 99
Bench
- 16
-
2
Justin Morrow ↑ 84'
- 10
- 18
-
13
Patrick Mullins ↑ 90'
- 26
- 14
- 11
-
7
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty ↑ 78'
Coach
Javier Perez
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 10
- 21
- 4
- 31
- 3
- 14
- 32
- 6
- 22
- 30
Bench
-
5
Francisco Calvo ↑ 75'
- 1
- 20
-
7
Ignacio Aliseda ↑ 21'
-
28
Elliot Collier ↑ 75'
-
99
Stanislav Ivanov ↑ 61'
- 37
- 38
-
9
Nnamdi Chinonso Offor ↑ 62'
Coach
Raphaël Wicky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Osorio | 4 |
| Jozy Altidore | 3 |
| Jonathan Osorio | 3 |
| Jack Elliott | 3 |
| Sebastian Giovinco | 2 |
| Marky Delgado | 2 |
| Pozuelo | 2 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 2 |
Head to Head
Toronto FC Form
Chicago Fire FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.9
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 69% + Over 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Toronto FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
51%
Toronto FC or Chicago Fire FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Toronto FC
| Handicap | Toronto FC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.