Chicago Fire played 3-0 against Atlanta United last week, a game to remember. Next up is this strong Orlando City side.
- Chicago Fire have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Orlando City have the the best goal difference (+10) in Major League Soccer
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Chicago and Orlando City.
Orlando City have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Chicago Fire form and stats
The story so far in the Major League Soccer for Chicago Fire at their home stadium (Soldier Field) is 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
Chicago Fire's previous game was a Major League Soccer match also played at home, ending 3-0 versus Atlanta United (placed 10th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Ignacio Aliseda, who plays in attack, was the top performer for the team in that game, scoring a rating of 9.15 (out of 10). Aliseda scored two goals, served one assist, hit two key passes and dribled passed the opponent 2 of 3 times.
In the match before that, Chicago Fire hosted Philadelphia Union and drew the game 3-3.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Chicago Fire have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found twelve matches with the results: Won two, drawn five and lost five.
Chicago Fire are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 9 goals in 7 games. On the other hand, Chicago have conceded 9 goals.
Orlando City form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the the best goal difference (+10) in Major League Soccer, on their Major League Soccer travels is 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Momentum is building for Orlando in their away games, having won their two previous outings.
Orlando City might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. New York RB proved too strong as Orlando City slumped to a 1-2 defeat in front of their own fans at Orlando City Stadium. Robin Jansson was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 8.01. The defender Jansson won 10 of 10 duels.
Before that one, a nice away victory 2-1 at Inter Miami.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found nine similar matches played by Orlando City in our archives, and the results are: two wins for Orlando, six draws and one defeat.
The travelling fans enjoy Orlando's attacking play in away games, having scored 8 goals in 5 league matches away. 6 goals have been conceded by Orlando City in these games.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Chicago Fire won four games, five matches ended with a draw and Orlando City has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: seven / threeTop Goalscorers
  L. Almeida da Cunha 5 goals |   L. Stojanović 3 goals | T. Akindele 3 goals |
Chicago Fire missing players
Orlando City missing players
| Chicago Fire | Orlando City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 7 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | 9 | 5 | Scored | S | 5 | 8 | 19 |
| 17 | 9 | 7 | Conceded | C | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| 64% | 57% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 73% |
| 36% | 43% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 60% | 55% |
| 27% | 29% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 20% | 18% |
| 9% | 14% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 20% | 18% |
| 27% | 29% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 55% |
| 18% | 29% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 45% |
| 55% | 43% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| 5.8 | 7.3 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| 4.9 | 5.1 | 6.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3 | 1.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14.9 | 16.7 | 14.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.5 | 9.6 | 12 |
| 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| 22% | 25% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 45% | 44% | 39% |
- Chicago Fire have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Chicago Fire have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Chicago Fire haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Orlando City have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Orlando City have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Orlando City have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Orlando City have the the best goal difference (+10) in Major League Soccer
- Orlando City haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | New England | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 24 |
| 2 | Orlando City | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | Philadelphia Union | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 18 |
| 5 | New York City | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 17 |
| 6 | DC United | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 16 |
| 7 | New York RB | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 16 |
| 8 | Montreal Impact | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| 9 | Columbus Crew | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 10 | Atlanta United | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 12 |
| 11 | Cincinnati | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | -8 | 11 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Inter Miami | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Toronto | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | -14 | 5 |