Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS at BMO Field.
- Toronto FC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 May | D.C. United SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 May | Orlando City SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 May | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 May | FC Cincinnati | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Toronto FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 May | New York City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | New York Red Bulls | A | 3–3 | D |
| 15 May | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 01 May | New York Red Bulls | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Toronto FC | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #5 |
| 29 | Points | 42 |
| 27 | Played | 26 |
| 6 / 11 / 10 | W / D / L | 12 / 6 / 8 |
| 39 | Scored | 46 |
| 51 | Conceded | 38 |
| -12 | GD | +8 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.62 |
| 22% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
76%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
31%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Toronto FC are 13th (29 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 5th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Toronto FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
4/7
61-75
7/6
76+
9/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
7/2
16-30
7/5
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/6
61-75
8/–
76+
3/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Toronto FC
| Daniel Salloi | 7 G | 5 A |
| Josh Sargent | 7 G | 2 A |
Chicago Fire FC
| Hugo Cuypers | 11 G | |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 8 G | 3 A |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at BMO Field. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Toronto FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 12' Jayden Nelson is replacing Jonathan Osorio for the Toronto FC side.
- 13' A stunning finish from Deandre Kerr — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rafael Czichos suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Toronto FC and Chicago Fire FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' Pozuelo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 31.
- 36' Chicago Fire FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 41' Toronto FC have won 376 goals from 288 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Lukas MacNaughton. He replaces Shane O'Neill on 46 minute.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' Carlos Teran is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 57' The 34-year-old Boris Sekulic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Kacper Przybylko argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 66' Brilliant from the ! Kacper Przybylko makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 66.
- 66' A tactical swap from Toronto FC — Jacob Shaffelburg on, Jesus Jimenez off on 66 minutes.
- 70' Pozuelo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Toronto FC are in front.
- 74' Chicago Fire FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 75' The whistle greets Jairo Torres as he departs to be replaced by Fabian Herbers.
- 78' What composure from Pozuelo! The Spain international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Carlos Teran on 80.
- 82' Fresh legs for Toronto FC! Jordan Perruzza comes on to replace Ayo Akinola.
- 83' It is a substitution in Chicago Fire FC team. Kacper Przybylko is replaced by Jhon Duran on 83 minute.
- 87' The crowd applauds Federico Navarro as he leaves the pitch. Brian Gutierrez steps in for Chicago Fire FC.
- 88' Ralph Priso-Mbongue was booked on 88.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Toronto FC take all three points.
Lineups
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 3
- 4
-
21
Jonathan Osorio ↓ Jayden Nelson 12'
-
20
Ayo Akinola ↓ Jordan Perruzza 82'
-
10
Pozuelo ↓ Ralph Priso-Mbongue 82'
- 27
- 9
- 29
- 38
- 47
Bench
- 25
-
22
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 66'
- 99
-
11
Jayden Nelson ↑ 12'
-
8
Ralph Priso-Mbongue ↑ 82'
-
77
Jordan Perruzza ↑ 82'
-
5
Lukas MacNaughton ↑ 46'
- 12
- 81
Coach
Bob Bradley
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 31
- 2
- 1
- 6
- 23
- 30
- 8
-
11
Kacper Przybylko ↓ Jhon Duran 83'
-
7
Jairo Torres ↓ Fabian Herbers 75'
Bench
-
21
Fabian Herbers ↑ 75'
- 99
- 3
- 14
- 37
-
40
Brian Gutierrez ↑ 87'
-
26
Jhon Duran ↑ 83'
Coach
Ezra Hendrickson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Sargent | 4 |
| Jonathan Osorio | 4 |
| Jack Elliott | 3 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 3 |
| Jozy Altidore | 3 |
| Jonathan Osorio | 3 |
| Sebastian Giovinco | 2 |
| Yeferson Soteldo | 2 |
Head to Head
Toronto FC Form
Chicago Fire FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 71% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Toronto FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
54%
Toronto FC or Chicago Fire FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Toronto FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Toronto FC
| Handicap | Toronto FC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

