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MLS: Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Toronto FC aim to light up BMO Field once again for a midweek MLS matchup with the Chicago Fire.

The Reds just broke their five-match slump with a thrilling 2-1 victory against DC United. The 14th-placed hosts are now looking to leapfrog the Chicago Fire, who sit above them in 12th in the Eastern Conference. Only goal difference stands between these sides, having each put up 16 points so far this season.

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Toronto FC Form

In their last three matches, Toronto FC lost 2-0 against CF Montreal, drew 0-0 with New York Red Bulls, before losing to Austin FC by 1-0. The Reds managed to win two of their past six home matches in Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored seven and conceded six goals.

Chicago Fire FC Form

In their previous three matches, Chicago Fire FC beat St. Louis City 1-0, lost 2-1 against Charlotte FC and drew 3-3 with Atlanta United. The Fire The Men in Red won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says 12 goals conceded and eight scored.

Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Toronto FC and Chicago Fire FC. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Toronto FC have not won 19 of the last 21 matches
  • Toronto FC have not won 10 of the last 12 home matches
  • In the last 6 Toronto FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Toronto FC have lost 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 5 of the last 6 Toronto FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Chicago Fire FC have conceded in 18 of the last 20 away matches
  • In 8 of the last 10 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Chicago Fire FC have lost the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 6 of the last 7 Chicago Fire FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC⁣ – In-form players

Having scored just once lately in Major League Soccer, Lorenzo Insigne will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Chicago Fire FC hope Maren Haile-Selassie and Georgios Koutsias can keep their golden run of form going, with both players scoring a goal in each of the club’s last two games.

Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

Toronto FC have a remarkable record against Chicago Fire FC, having not lost to them in 11 consecutive home matches.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Toronto FC only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Chicago Fire FC got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Toronto FC have failed to score in 4 consecutive games. The Reds will probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Thursday, as Chicago Fire FC managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Both teams have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between Toronto FC and Chicago Fire FC when playing at BMO Field.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Toronto FC, who scored an average of 0.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Chicago Fire FC, who scored 1.4 times on average in those matches.

Match predictions: Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Toronto FC and Chicago Fire FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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