Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction
πIn the upcoming match between Toronto and Chicago Fire, we are in for an intriguing clash where both teams have a chance for success. Toronto, not in the best form, will be trying to break their losing streak and take advantage of their home field. Chicago Fire, on the other hand, is also facing difficulties, but their attacking potential could be a key factor. Let's consider which side holds the decisive edge.
Head-to-Head
πStatistical preview of official meetings between the teams Toronto and Chicago Fire:
- 35 matches played;
- number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 10, draws - 12;
- number of goals - 56 against 51;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.17, in the 2nd half - 1.89;
- average total goals in a match - 3.06.
The last game took place on 29 September 2024 at the Chicago Fire's field and ended with a score of 1:1.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Toronto Team Overview
Toronto is experiencing challenging times this season. The team is positioned at the bottom of the table, having not secured a single victory this season. Poor scoring performance is their main issue - they average only 0.8 goals per game. However, at home, the team shows slightly more stable results, remaining unbeaten in 12 of the last 13 head-to-head matches with Chicago Fire. A key task is quality defense, as the club concedes almost two goals per match on average. The last head-to-head encounter ended in a 1:1 draw, which leaves hope for a positive outcome.
Match Results: Toronto
Chicago Fire Team Overview
Chicago Fire is also struggling this season, occupying mid-table positions. Their form leaves much to be desired, with only one victory at the start of the tournament. Nevertheless, the "Fire" boasts a more powerful attack compared to Toronto, scoring an average of 1.4 goals per game. Away from home, Chicago often prefers a counter-attacking style, which could be their advantage against the hosts' unstable defense. It is important to note that in the last five away matches, the team has not lost with a +1.5 handicap, demonstrating their ability to resist even stronger opponents.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 10, draws - 12.
Statistics: Toronto vs Chicago Fire
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of wins: 0 vs 1;
- win percentage: 0% vs 33%;
- number of losses: 2 vs 1;
- number of draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 1 vs 2;
- number of losses: 7 vs 6;
- number of draws: 2 vs 2.
- Toronto has lost the 2nd half in each of their last 5 Major League Soccer home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.6, the guests - 1.46;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.06;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 14.
Statistics: Toronto vs Chicago Fire
- average total in the tournament: 4 vs 4.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 2.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1.33;
- Toronto: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Chicago Fire: average total away in the tournament - 2.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.75) vs 1.4 (away - 1.6).
- Toronto has scored less than 1.5 goals in each of their last 5 Major League Soccer games against Chicago Fire.
Prediction on corners
Toronto: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.33; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 4.25.
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; away - 2.8.
- Toronto has taken under 5.5 corners in 7 of the last 8 Major League Soccer games against Chicago Fire.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.22 (1.11 for home team and 1.11 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2 (1.06 for home team and 0.94 for away team).
Toronto: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.33; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; at home - 3.25.
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 14 times.
Statistics: Toronto vs Chicago Fire
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Toronto at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 2 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Toronto at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and statistics of the teams, the most likely outcome of the match between Toronto and Chicago Fire is a total of over 2.5 goals. Both teams have defensive issues, creating conditions for a high-scoring match. The head-to-head history also confirms this trend - in 8 of the last 9 matches at Toronto's field, this total was exceeded. Despite the home team's weak form, their ability to score at home and the attacking potential of the visitors make a bet on the total more justified. Our bet is total over 2.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Toronto - Chicago Fire
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