Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Chicago Fire vs Toronto in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 01:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Chicago Fire vs Toronto |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 01:30 BST |
| Venue | Soldier Field |
Match Prediction: Chicago Fire 3-1 Toronto
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 05 Oct 2025 |  Chicago Fire vs  Toronto |
2 – 2 | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 15 Mar 2025 | Toronto vs Chicago Fire |
1 – 2 | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 29 Sep 2024 | Chicago Fire vs Toronto |
1 – 1 | SeatGeek Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 16 Jun 2024 | Toronto vs Chicago Fire |
1 – 4 | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 16 Jul 2023 | Chicago Fire vs Toronto |
1 – 0 | Soldier Field |
Chicago Fire come into this one with the stronger recent numbers, winning three of their last five league matches and scoring 13 goals across that run. Toronto, by contrast, have gone five league games without a win and have conceded at least twice in four of those matches, which points towards the home side having the clearer attacking edge. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines are the best guide, and they lean towards Chicago Fire controlling the game more often.
That said, Toronto have still shown they can find the net, with goals in four of their last five league fixtures, so they are not likely to be completely shut out. Chicago Fire’s recent home defeats show they can be exposed at the back, but their current form and the head-to-head record both suggest they should create enough to win. A 3-1 home result fits the data best, with Chicago Fire’s attack looking more reliable over the last few weeks.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire have won three of their last five league matches, beating CF Montréal 2-0 away, DC United 3-1 away and Sporting KC 5-0 at home. Their two defeats in that spell came against New York RB and Cincinnati, both by a single goal margin in games where they still scored once or twice.
The overall picture is of a side producing goals regularly, with 13 scored across those five league fixtures. They have also shown they can win away from home, which adds to the sense that their recent form is stronger than Toronto’s.
Chicago Fire Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 |  CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire |
0 – 2 | W | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 13 May 2026 |  DC United vs Chicago Fire |
1 – 3 | W | Audi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  New York RB |
1 – 3 | L | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  Cincinnati |
2 – 3 | L | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | Chicago Fire vs  Sporting KC |
5 – 0 | W | Soldier Field |
Toronto
Toronto’s recent league form is poor, with no wins in their last five. They have lost to Charlotte, Inter Miami and Atlanta United, while drawing with SJ Earthquakes and Philadelphia Union.
Defensively, the numbers are a concern because they have conceded 13 goals across those five matches. They have scored in four of the five, so there is some attacking output, but the results show they are struggling to turn that into points.
Toronto Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 |  Charlotte vs Toronto |
3 – 1 | L | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Toronto vs  Inter Miami |
2 – 4 | L | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Toronto vs  SJ Earthquakes |
1 – 1 | D | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | Toronto vs  Atlanta United |
1 – 2 | L | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | Toronto vs  Philadelphia Union |
3 – 3 | D | BMO Field |
Team News & Injury Report
Chicago Fire
- Sergio Oregel (Head Injury)
Toronto
- Lazar Stefanović (Metatarsal Fracture)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Chicago Fire (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Chris Brady (Goalkeeper), Jack Elliott (Defender), Jonathan Dean (Defender), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Defender), Viktor Radojević (Defender), Joel Waterman (Midfielder), Maren Haile-Selassie (Midfielder), Mauricio Pineda (Midfielder), Philip Zinckernagel (Midfielder), Robin Lod (Midfielder), Hugo Cuypers (Attacker)
Chicago Fire’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid base in midfield while still allowing the wide attackers to support Hugo Cuypers quickly in the final third. With Joel Waterman and the other central midfielders screening transitions, they can look to build attacks with enough structure to keep Toronto pinned back.
Toronto (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Luka Gavran (Goalkeeper), Jackson Gilman (Defender), Kobe Franklin (Defender), Raheem Edwards (Defender), Walker Zimmerman (Defender), Alonso Coello (Midfielder), Derrick Etienne Jr. (Midfielder), Dániel Sallói (Midfielder), Jonathan Osorio (Midfielder), Malik Henry (Midfielder), Emilio Aristizábal (Attacker)
Toronto’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a compact midfield platform, which should help them stay organised and feed Emilio Aristizábal in more direct moments. The shape also allows Jonathan Osorio and Dániel Sallói to support from deeper areas, but they will need cleaner defending than their recent results have shown.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Chicago Fire | Toronto | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire | Toronto | Hugo Cuypers against Jackson Gilman could be decisive if Chicago Fire can get Cuypers into central scoring positions early. |
| Chicago Fire | Toronto | Joel Waterman against Alonso Coello matters because the midfield battle may decide which side can control the tempo. |
| Chicago Fire | Toronto | Hugo Cuypers is key for Chicago Fire because their recent results show they have been scoring regularly and he is the main attacking reference. |
| Chicago Fire | Toronto | Emilio Aristizábal is key for Toronto because he is the listed attacker and Toronto have still been finding goals despite their poor run. |
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