Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
12th-placed Toronto FC (3-5-6) travel to Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois to face 3rd-placed Chicago Fire FC (8-2-4) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Chicago Fire FC come into this in strong form (WWWLL) while Toronto FC are in terrible form (LLLDL).
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 — WWWLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-1 | Toronto FC |
| W | 2-0 | CF Montréal |
| W | 3-1 | D.C. United |
| L | 3-1 | Red Bull New York |
| L | 3-2 | FC Cincinnati |
Toronto FC — LLLDL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-1 | Chicago Fire FC |
| L | 3-1 | Charlotte FC |
| L | 4-2 | Inter Miami CF |
| D | 1-1 | San Jose Earthquakes |
| L | 2-1 | Atlanta United FC |
Chicago Fire FC have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-1 win over Toronto FC. That is a strong sequence of results that will give them confidence heading into this one.
Toronto FC have picked up 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Philip Zinckernagel | 3 |
| Saves | Chris Brady | 3 |
Toronto FC
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Josh Sargent | 5 |
| Saves | Luka Gavran | 4 |
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | +20 | 33 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +9 | 28 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +11 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | +4 | 25 |
| 5 | Red Bull New York | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 22 |
| ... | |||||||
| 10 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -9 | 14 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -21 | 14 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 14 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -4 | 13 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 11 |
Chicago Fire FC sit 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | fouls Committed | 12 |
| 4 | yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | offsides | 0 |
| 3 | won Corners | 4 |
| 3 | saves | 4 |
| 53.3 | possession Pct | 46.7 |
| 15 | total Shots | 11 |
| 6 | Shots on Target | 4 |
| 0.4 | shot Pct | 0.4 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Goals | 0 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Shots | 0 |
| 430 | accurate Passes | 374 |
| 502 | total Passes | 429 |
| 0.9 | pass Pct | 0.9 |
| 3 | accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 8 | total Crosses | 17 |
| 0.4 | cross Pct | 0.2 |
| 45 | total Long Balls | 50 |
| 15 | accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.3 | longball Pct | 0.5 |
| 5 | blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | effective Tackles | 12 |
| 17 | total Tackles | 18 |
| 0.6 | tackle Pct | 0.7 |
| 5 | interceptions | 13 |
| 19 | effective Clearance | 21 |
| 19 | total Clearance | 21 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Chicago Fire FC (ML) | -250 |
| Toronto FC (ML) | 550 |
| Spread | CHI -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Chicago Fire FC as the heavy favorite at -250, with Toronto FC the big underdog at 550. 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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