Chicago Fire vs Orlando City Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 4 May 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Chicago Fire and Orlando City promises to be a real test for both teams. Chicago, sitting at the lower end of the table, are striving to stabilize their performance after a series of setbacks. Their attack can spring surprises, but their defense needs improvement. Meanwhile, Orlando are in confident form and aim to solidify their position among the league leaders. An open game with a focus on offense is expected, which could lead to a high-scoring affair.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 June 2024 and ended with a 4-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the match statistics:
- Possession: 43% vs 57%;
- Corners: 1 vs 3;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 11;
- Fouls: 11 vs 10.
πStatistical preview of official encounters between Chicago Fire and Orlando City:
- 22 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 8, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 39 for Chicago, 32 for Orlando;
- average first-half total - 1.27, second-half - 1.95;
- average total goals per match - 3.23.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago Fire - Orlando City
Chicago Fire Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Nashville hosting Chicago Fire. The game ended with a scoreline of 7-2.
Here are the match statistics:
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 12.
Chicago Fire are searching for consistency following a series of mixed results. The team boasts a strong attack, averaging nearly two goals per game, but their defense often falters, conceding more than two goals on average. Currently sitting in 11th place, they are eager to climb higher, especially with the home advantage in their favor. However, their head-to-head history with Orlando suggests victories don't come easily; the last encounter ended in a 2-4 defeat.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Orlando City Team Overview
The latest official match for the current visitors took place on in the MLS tournament, with Orlando City hosting Atlanta United. The match ended with a 3-0 scoreline.
Here are the match stats:
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 0.
Orlando City are delivering impressive performances on the road and are in contention for top spots in the league. Their strength lies in their balanced play: the club seldom falls to opponents, thanks to a solid defense and an efficient attack, averaging 1.8 goals per game while conceding just 1.2 on average. The team also boasts a positive head-to-head record against Chicago, particularly shining in away matches where they rarely score less than one and a half goals.
Match Results: Orlando City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 22;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 8, draws - 7.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- win percentage: 30% vs 40%;
- number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- number of draws: 3 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- number of draws: 3 vs 4.
- Orlando City won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 games against Chicago Fire (MLS).
- Orlando City won with a +1.5 handicap in 22 of last 23 games (MLS).
- Orlando City won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.77, the guests - 1.45;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.23;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City
- average total in the tournament: 4 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 1.8 vs 1.8;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.9 vs 0.8;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.9 vs 1;
- Chicago Fire: average total at home in the tournament - 1.25;
- Orlando City: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.25) vs 1.8 (away - 1).
- Orlando City have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games against Chicago Fire (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5; at home field - 4.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; at home field - 4.25.
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.6, away - 3.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; away - 3.2.
- Under 10.5 corners in 17 of last 18 Chicago Fire games (MLS).
- Under 10.5 corners in 12 of last 13 Chicago Fire home games (MLS).
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Orlando City games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.46 (2.23 for home team and 2.23 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.75 (2.25 for home team and 1.5 for away team).
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.1; at home - 2.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.25.
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 22;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 8 times.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Orlando City away - 3 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Orlando City away - 3 (60%).
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and recent match statistics, we can anticipate an intense game with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities for both sides. Chicago have shown solid home performances, often ensuring their opponents don't leave without conceding, yet their vulnerability against well-organized teams like Orlando was evident in their last encounter. Chicago both score and concede in 9 out of their last 10 MLS matches, indicating a trend for this game. The likelihood of both teams finding the net is very high. Our bet is on both teams to score.
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