Orlando City vs Chicago Fire Prediction 31 May 2025
πThe clash between Orlando City and Chicago Fire promises to be a highlight of the MLS matchday. Orlando are on the rise, showcasing impressive form in recent games and holding serious ambitions to secure a spot at the top of the table. Their attack looks formidable, as evidenced by their average goals scored. Meanwhile, Chicago are striving to improve their standings but face challenges with inconsistency on the road. Both teams are set to deliver attacking football, with lineups determined to give their best to claim all three points.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 04 May 2025 and ended in a goalless draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (with Chicago Fire as the home side):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
πStatistical preview of official encounters between Orlando City and Chicago Fire:
- 23 matches played;
- home victories - 8, away victories - 7, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 32 for Orlando, 39 for Chicago;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.22, in the second half - 1.87;
- average total goals per match - 3.09.
Head-to-head statistics Orlando City - Chicago Fire
Orlando City Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring Atlanta United as the home side against Orlando City. The match concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Orlando City vs Atlanta United):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 4 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Orlando City are currently fifth in the standings, showcasing solid performances both at home and on the road. The club consistently picks up points thanks to their potent attack, scoring more than 1.5 goals in six of their last seven matches. The team excels in combination play and frequently utilizes wing attacks to create chances in front of the opponent's goal. Their last encounter with Chicago ended in a 0-0 draw, but historically, Orlando have held the upper hand against this opponent on home turf.
Match Results: Orlando City
Chicago Fire Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS, facing off against New York City FC. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Chicago Fire vs New York City FC):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corners: 2 vs 11;
- fouls: 19 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
Chicago Fire sit in eleventh place in the league, struggling to find consistency on the road. Despite this, the team has a knack for surprising opponents, consistently finding ways to breach defenses even away from home. However, their defensive frailties remain a concern, making it challenging to maintain leads against stronger clubs. Chicago often plays with a +1.5 goal spread, indicating their ability to put up a fight even against the favorites.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.22;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.65, while the visitors net 0.57.
First-Half Stats: Orlando City (home) vs Chicago Fire (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Number of wins: 5 (0.63%) vs 3 (0.38%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 3 (0.38%);
- Number of draws: 3 (0.38%) vs 2 (0.25%);
- Average goals scored: 1.88 vs 2.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.7 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.9).
- Orlando City scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Orlando City scored in the 1st half in last 7 games.
- Orlando City scored in the 1st half in last 5 games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 7, draws - 8.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Chicago Fire
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 14;
- wins: 7 vs 5;
- win percentage: 44% vs 36%;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Orlando City have won in last 5 home games against Chicago Fire (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.39, the guests - 1.7;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.09;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Chicago Fire
- average total in the tournament: 3.06 vs 3.71;
- average total goals scored: 1.88 vs 1.79;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.86;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.88 vs 0.93;
- Orlando City: average total at home in the tournament - 2.5;
- Chicago Fire: average total away in the tournament - 2.25;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 2.4) vs 1.9 (away - 2.2).
- Chicago Fire have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Orlando City (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.69; at home field - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 3.8.
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.21, away - 3.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.3 (1.65 for home team and 1.65 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.1 (1.9 for home team and 2.2 for away team).
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.94; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 2.
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.14, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 7 times.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Chicago Fire
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Orlando City at home - 5 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 8 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Orlando City at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 5 (100%).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in 12 of last 14 games (MLS).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in last 10 away games.
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in last 9 away games (MLS).
Editorial Prediction
Orlando City clearly stand out in this matchup, thanks to their current form and a history of successful performances against Chicago on home turf - five consecutive head-to-head wins underscore their dominance over the opponent. The hosts' average scoring prowess, combined with the visitors' shaky defense, sets the stage for an open game with plenty of scoring opportunities. In such conditions, Orlando have the edge due to the quality of their players. Securing three points and delighting their fans once again is essential. Our bet - Orlando City win.
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