- San Diego FC have won four of their last five MLS matches and are unbeaten in three on the road Chicago Fire have won one of their last five matches in all competitions, losing four San Diego FC average 2.20 goals per game on the road and concede 1.80 per away game in MLS
Stylistic contrast of MLS clubs
The styles of San Diego FC and Chicago Fire could not be more different and that contrast is often the key to the draw when two teams clash in the soccer field. This Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC preview highlights how Berhalter’s men are a very well-organised team that tries to create counter attack opportunities while remaining compact and solid at the back when the ball is with the opposition.
There are some decent individuals in their team, but the former US national team coach has been working with them only since October 2024 and it takes time to instill his own identity on a squad and develop a structure.
The Fire’s problem has been in defence too often and even when they have won, they have had to score a few goals to do so.
For example, their only win was a 3-2 home win over Charlotte, which is reflected in the Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC odds and expectations for defensive frailties.
San Diego should win if they play their best
San Diego FC are up to fourth in the MLS 2025 table with 39 points from 21 matches while Chicago Fire are 15th with 28 from 20 matches.
Mikey Varas has fashioned an exciting and aggressive team that is relentless on the attack and has enough firepower to overwhelm teams.
Anders Dreyer, in particular, has been in stellar form, supplying seven assists in San Diego’s last five games to give their forwards lots of opportunities.
Milan Iloski, with 10 MLS goals in 14 appearances, has netted eight of those in the past five San Diego games, which is a major factor in our Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC prediction for a high-scoring affair.
Chicago have been defensively poor
Taking the slight favorites' price for the away side to win on this occasion might be a bit of a gamble for some but I believe it’s the right one. The Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC betting tips suggest backing the visitors, especially given their recent form.
Chicago Fire have won two, drawn four and lost three of their nine home games this season, conceding 12 goals.
San Diego have won six of their 10 away games, scoring eight goals in their last three games on the road with wins at Vancouver Whitecaps (3-5) and FC Dallas (2-3) demonstrating their prowess.
Philip Zinckernagel has scored two of Chicago’s five goals and it would be no surprise to see him score again here.
Backing Over 2.5 goals could be a better play than betting on the outcome in this matchup of very different teams, but San Diego’s momentum and attack should see them through in the end.
Chicago are solid at home, however, so it might be a close game, but this Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC prediction still favors San Diego to edge it.
