Main prediction: Chicago Fire to win in regular time

Alternative tip: double chance Chicago Fire

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The MLS 2026 brings a clash the fans know well. Toronto and Chicago Fire meet again this 06/09, at 00:30, at BMO Field (National Soccer Stadium). A match-up that always holds surprises.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Toronto have won 2 time(s). Chicago Fire have won 3. Chicago Fire are the favourites with a 41.152263374486% chance according to the bookmakers.

Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Toronto vs Chicago Fire.

Prediction for Toronto vs Chicago Fire

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Overview Toronto vs Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire are favourites, with a 41.152263374486% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Chicago Fire Football Club win are at 2.43 and a draw at 7.5.

In the Major League Soccer, Toronto have 5 win(s), 10 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 32 goal(s) scored and 38 conceded. The top scorer is Daniel Salloi, with 6 goal(s). On the other side, Chicago Fire have 11 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 39 goal(s) scored and 28 conceded. Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer with 13 goal(s).

In the last 3 clashes between Toronto and Chicago Fire, all had over 2.5 goals.

Toronto are unbeaten against Chicago Fire in 8 matches.

Toronto have conceded goals in all of their last 6 clashes against Chicago Fire.

Toronto are unbeaten in 5 matches in the MLS.

Toronto have conceded goals in their last 6 matches in the competition.

Chicago Fire are unbeaten in 5 matches in the league.

Chicago Fire have conceded goals in their last 8 matches in the league.

Head-to-head between Toronto and Chicago Fire

In 35 clashes, Toronto have the advantage over Chicago Fire: 12 win(s) against 11 and 12 draw(s). The most recent was on 24/05/2026, in the MLS. Chicago Fire won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Toronto vs Chicago Fire, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Toronto: current form

Toronto have played 22 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

5 win(s), 10 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.14 point(s) per match

32 goals scored (1.45 per match)

Top scorer: Daniel Salloi (6 goal(s))

Chicago Fire: current form

For the visitors, Chicago Fire have played 21 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

  • 11 win(s), 4 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.76 point(s) per match

  • 39 goals scored (1.86 per match)

  • Top scorer: Hugo Cuypers (13 goal(s))

Toronto vs Chicago Fire key players

In the MLS, Daniel Salloi carries Toronto Football Club's attack with 6 goal(s).

The playmaker is Daniel Salloi, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Daniel Salloi has 6 goal(s).

On the other side, Hugo Cuypers is the name that frightens the most for The Men in Red with 13 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Philip Zinckernagel leads in assists with 8. In the whole season, Hugo Cuypers has accumulated 13 goal(s).

Toronto vs Chicago Fire statistics in the MLS

Toronto have an average of 10.82 corners and 2.14 cards per match. Meanwhile, Chicago Fire have 9.52 corners and 2.33 cards. See the numbers for Toronto vs Chicago Fire in the table below.

Home Team

Toronto Team Logo

Toronto

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W D W D

1.8

Home D D W L D

1.2

Away W D L D D

1.2

Away Team

Chicago Fire Team Logo

Chicago Fire

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D W W W

2.2

Home W W W L L

1.8

Away D D W L L

1

More tips for Toronto vs Chicago Fire

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Toronto vs Chicago Fire in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: Toronto to win the 1st half

Toronto has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.

We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Chicago Fire, so our top tip is for Toronto to win the first half.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Toronto and Chicago Fire.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Correct score prediction for Toronto vs Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Toronto 0-1 Chicago Fire. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Toronto vs Chicago Fire

Check out where to watch the live match between Chicago Fire and Toronto:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Toronto and Chicago Fire

The line-ups for Toronto vs Chicago Fire in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Toronto Football Club line-up

  • 1

    Luka Gavran

    Goalkeeper

  • 7

    Theo Corbeanu

    Forward

  • 9

    Joshua Sargent

    Forward

  • 10

    Djordje Mihailovic

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Derrick Etienne Jr.

  • 13

    Benjamín Kuscevic Jaramillo

  • 14

    Alonso Coello

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Kobe Franklin

    Defender

  • 22

    Richie Laryea

  • 25

    Walker Zimmerman

    Defender

  • 71

    Markus Cimermancic

    Midfielder

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Chicago Fire Football Club line-up

  • 1

    Christopher Brady

  • 3

    Jack Elliott

    Defender

  • 5

    Samual Rogers

    Defender

  • 6

    Anton Jönsson Salétros

    Midfielder

  • 7

    Maren Haile-Selassie

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Robert Lewandowski

    Forward

  • 11

    Philip Zinckernagel

    Forward

  • 15

    Andrew Gutman

    Defender

  • 17

    Robin Lod

  • 24

    Jonathan Dean

    Defender

  • 42

    Dje Tah D'Avilla

    Midfielder

The Chicago Fire starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Toronto vs Chicago Fire

Match: Toronto vs Chicago Fire

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 06/09/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: BMO Field (National Soccer Stadium)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 2 September 2026, at 20:15 Last updated on 2 September 2026, at 20:15
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.