Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
11th-placed Toronto FC (3-5-5) travel to Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois to face 4th-placed Chicago Fire FC (7-2-4) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Chicago Fire FC come into this in poor form (WWLLL) while Toronto FC are in poor form (LLDLD).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 8:30 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 1:30 am BST |
| Venue | Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Chicago Fire FC — WWLLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-0 | CF Montréal |
| W | 3-1 | D.C. United |
| L | 3-1 | Red Bull New York |
| L | 3-2 | FC Cincinnati |
| L | 2-1 | St. Louis CITY SC |
Toronto FC — LLDLD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 3-1 | Charlotte FC |
| L | 4-2 | Inter Miami CF |
| D | 1-1 | San Jose Earthquakes |
| L | 2-1 | Atlanta United FC |
| D | 3-3 | Philadelphia Union |
Chicago Fire FC have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-0 win over CF Montréal. That is a concerning run that puts real pressure on the squad ahead of this match.
Toronto FC have picked up 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 3-1 defeat to Charlotte FC. They have been struggling to pick up points and will need a significant improvement in this one.
On the balance of recent form, Chicago Fire FC hold a clear advantage. They have been picking up results at a much higher rate and will feel that momentum is firmly on their side heading into this matchup.
Key Players
Chicago Fire FC
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Hugo Cuypers | Matches: 10, Goals: 13 |
| Goals | Philip Zinckernagel | Matches: 13, Goals: 5 |
| Assists | Philip Zinckernagel | Matches: 13, Assists: 6 |
| Assists | Maren Haile-Selassie | Matches: 13, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Philip Zinckernagel | 46 |
| Total Shots | Hugo Cuypers | 38 |
| Saves | Chris Brady | 39 |
Toronto FC
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Dániel Sallói | Matches: 13, Goals: 4 |
| Goals | Emilio Aristizábal | Matches: 12, Goals: 3 |
| Assists | Jonathan Osorio | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Assists | Dániel Sallói | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Dániel Sallói | 26 |
| Total Shots | Emilio Aristizábal | 16 |
| Saves | Luka Gavran | 31 |
Players to Watch
Hugo Cuypers has been Chicago Fire FC's standout performer this season, contributing 13 goals in 10 appearances. The Chicago Fire FC talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Toronto FC will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Philip Zinckernagel (6 assists in 13 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Toronto FC, Dániel Sallói leads the way with 4 goals in 13 appearances. Jonathan Osorio has contributed 3 assists in 13 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Chicago Fire FC defense with creative passing. Toronto FC will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +9 | 28 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | +5 | 25 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +10 | 23 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 | Red Bull New York | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -8 | 19 |
| ... | |||||||
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -17 | 14 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | CF Montréal | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -9 | 13 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -4 | 13 |
Chicago Fire FC sit 7 places above Toronto FC in the table. Toronto FC will need to punch above their weight to get something from this game.
Season Stats Comparison
| Chicago Fire FC | Stat | Toronto FC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Goal Difference | -6 |
| 25 | Goals Scored | 21 |
| 11 | Assists | 15 |
| 15 | Goals Conceded | 27 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Chicago Fire FC (ML) | -220 |
| Toronto FC (ML) | 475 |
| Spread | CHI -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Chicago Fire FC as the heavy favorite at -220, with Toronto FC the big underdog at 475. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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