Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2026 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 | 27 | 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 | St. Louis City | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders FC | 27 | 38 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 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 | 27 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | Chicago Fire FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 29 Aug | New York City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | Internacional CF Miami | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | Charlotte FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Aug | New England Revolution | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jul | New York City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | Toronto FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 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 |
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' The game is set. Chicago Fire FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Djordje Mihailovic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 22 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 13' What a strike from Maren Haile-Selassie! The score is 0-1.
- 18' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sam Rogers on 18 minutes.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Toronto FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 27' GOAL! Josh Sargent scores on 27. Assisted by Djordje Mihailovic
- 32' Luka Gavran is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Toronto FC tonight.
- 34' The referee shows Toronto FC player a card on 34.
- 38' Josh Sargent adds to his 7 season tally! Toronto FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 43' The travelling Chicago Fire FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. Toronto FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 49' GOAL! Walker Zimmerman scores on 49. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Josh Sargent gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 55' Theo Corbeanu makes way for Jackson Gilman at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toronto FC.
- 58' Maren Haile-Selassie does the damage! The net is bulging and Chicago Fire FC surge ahead!
- 63' What composure from Robert Lewandowski! The Poland international strokes it home. 4-3.
- 66' Puso Dithejane makes way for Robin Lod at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chicago Fire FC.
- 71' Toronto FC currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 78' A change in the Chicago Fire FC ranks — Maren Haile-Selassie exits the field as Sergio Oregel enters on 78.
- 79' Toronto FC make a change. Djordje Mihailovic trudges off to be replaced by Derrick Etienne on 79 minutes.
- 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a card for Robin Lod.
- 90' Benjamin Kuscevic was booked on 90.
- It finishes all square. Toronto FC and Chicago Fire FC share the spoils 4-4.
Lineups
Toronto FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 20
- 25
- 10
- 22
- 9
- 13
- 3
-
7
Theo Corbeanu ↓ Jackson Gilman 55'
- 1
- 14
- 71
Bench
-
11
Derrick Etienne ↑ 79'
- 44
- 23
- 19
-
17
Emilio Aristizabal ↑ 79'
- 12
- 15
-
38
Jackson Gilman ↑ 55'
Coach
Robin Fraser
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 9
- 6
- 3
- 7
- 15
- 11
- 1
- 24
- 5
-
42
Dje Davilla ↓ Mauricio Pineda 78'
-
12
Puso Dithejane ↓ Robin Lod 66'
Bench
-
17
Robin Lod ↑ 66'
- 44
-
22
Mauricio Pineda ↑ 78'
-
35
Sergio Oregel ↑ 78'
- 29
- 2
- 47
Coach
Gregg Berhalter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Osorio | 4 |
| Josh Sargent | 4 |
| Jack Elliott | 3 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 3 |
| Jozy Altidore | 3 |
| Jonathan Osorio | 3 |
| Nemanja Nikolics | 2 |
| Sebastian Giovinco | 2 |
Head to Head
Toronto FC Form
Chicago Fire FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.88
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Toronto FC or Chicago Fire FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
65%
Toronto FC or Chicago Fire FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Toronto FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–4 not predicted4 – 4Actual
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 3
5.1%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
4%
0 – 1
3.3%
3 – 3
3.2%
2 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Toronto FC
| Handicap | Toronto FC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 15% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 18% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.