- Team form: Chicago Fire have won two consecutive away games, but have lost three of their last five overall.
- Away stats: Toronto FC have won one of their three away games in MLS 2026, conceding six goals.
- Head-to-head: Chicago Fire have a 3-0-2 record in their last five MLS head-to-heads with Toronto FC, who are winless in this fixture.
An exciting match-up awaits in the Windy City
Chicago Fire have been in good form in MLS 2026, sitting 12th in the standings with 17 points from 11 matches, while Toronto FC have struggled to find the win, sitting 20th with 14 points from 12 matches. Despite Chicago’s overall decent form, they have lost their last three home games in MLS 2026 and will look to reverse that form against an out-of-form Toronto side, who are currently on a three-game losing streak.
This game could be an intriguing tactical battle as Gregg Berhalter’s possession-based system will be looking to stretch Toronto’s central defensive block with their shape-shifting style and rotations in midfield while they press the ball at different stages of play. Toronto, however, will be compact and pragmatic, as they have been all season under Robin Fraser, prioritising central solidity and breaking quickly in transition.
- Hugo Cuypers has been Chicago Fire’s talisman this season, scoring 11 goals in 8 games in MLS 2026, including 3 in his last 5 games.
- Daniel Salloi has been Toronto's most reliable threat up top, having scored four in 12 games in MLS 2026.
- Toronto have conceded 6 goals in their 3 away games this season, which suggests they will be susceptible to Chicago’s superior attacking threat on home soil.
Toronto will need to stay compact
Key players:
Hugo Cuypers has been Chicago Fire’s talisman this season, scoring 11 goals in 8 games in MLS 2026, including 3 in his last 5 games. He will be their primary source of creativity and goal-scoring and can cause problems for Toronto’s defensive set-up on Sunday.
Daniel Salloi has been Toronto's most reliable threat up top, having scored four in 12 games in MLS 2026. They will look for him to create chances while they look to exploit set-piece opportunities and counter attacks in this game.
Betting and match outlook:
The odds for Chicago Fire’s win on Sunday at 1.51 are not great, so I am avoiding the moneyline bets and going for the Over 2.5 goals at 1.46 and both teams to score - Yes at 1.62.
Toronto have conceded 6 goals in their 3 away games this season, which suggests they will be susceptible to Chicago’s superior attacking threat on home soil. Toronto will hope to get a goal themselves, and this should be an end-to-end contest with both teams getting on the scoresheet.
Chicago Fire have a good record in this match-up, with 3 wins, 0 defeats and 2 draws in their last 5 meetings with Toronto and they have the superior attack to see this one through.
