Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC

Chicago Fire host Los Angeles FC in this MLS match at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 9 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Write Off LAFC For This Clash

Our stake will be split when taking LAFC +0.25 at odds of -147 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Chicago.

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Goalless Draw When Teams Last Clashed

The last MLS game involving Chicago Fire saw them triumph 1-0 at home. This victory over New York Red Bulls at Soldier Field made it back-to-back league wins. The Fire had 51% possession and managed seven shots on target, with Hugo Cuypers scoring the winner just before half-time.

Los Angeles FC were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Portland Timbers by a 1-0 scoreline at BMO Stadium. Steven Cherundolo's team had three shots on goal and boasted 55% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

BMO Stadium played host to the last head-to-head when home team LAFC drew 0-0 with Chicago.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Los Angeles FC	22	10	6	6	39	28	11	39:28	36
15	Chicago Fire	24	10	5	9	45	40	5	45:40	35

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Chicago have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Gregg Berhalter's side have averaged 50.0% possession and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.1 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Hugo Cuypers leads the way with 6 goals, while Philip Zinckernagel and Tom Barlow have scored 5 and 3 respectively. Philip Zinckernagel is the leading assists maker on 5.

LAFC have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, averaging 5.6 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 2.0 goals. The Black and Gold average 57.5% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 6.6 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Denis Bouanga has recorded 8 goals, Nathan Ordaz 3, with Javairo Dilrosun and Olivier Giroud both managing 2. Denis Bouanga has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Jack Elliott, Carlos Terán, Andrew Gutman, Djé D'Avilla, Brian Gutierrez, Sergio Oregel, Brian Gutierrez, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

Los Angeles FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Ryan Hollingshead, Kenny Nielsen, Nkosi Tafari Burgess, Artem Smolyakov, Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus, Marco Delgado, Javairô Dilrosun, Nathan Ordaz, Denis Bouanga.

Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with LAFC at -147 in this MLS match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the MLS form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by LAFC in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by LAFC in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by LAFC in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 13 of their last 17 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 7 of their last 10 games at home.

The best betting apps make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

LAFC Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 1 - 2 LAFC

LAFC can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +800 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Dénis Bouanga Over 1.5 Shots On Target -122

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC) can be wagered to cover the shots on goal total at -122. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Dénis Bouanga Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+128

First

+360

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-116

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Nathan Ordaz to Score +370

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC) has registered two goals in his past five MLS games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +370.

Latest Nathan Ordaz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-132

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Corners Prediction

LAFC Under 4.5 Corners -120

LAFC have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in three straight games, with Chicago conceding under 4.5 corners in the past six home matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back LAFC to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

8.90 4.80 4.10

Home

8.00 5.00 3.00

Away

10.40 4.40 6.00

LAFC

Total

7.50 3.80 3.70

Home

7.60 4.50 3.10

Away

10.30 3.70 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-115

Chicago Corners

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

-102

LAFC Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+650

2

+120

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Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies

Chicago Fire are +143 with the bookies to get the better of Los Angeles FC, with the latter having betting odds of +170. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this MLS encounter, this can be wagered at +260.

Should you want to back Chicago to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -132 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents LAFC have been chalked up at -108.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -217 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+260

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+143

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-345

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+104

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-217

No

+150

Dénis Bouanga Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Dénis Bouanga is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +360 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +128.

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

First

+128

Anytime

+360

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+160

Anytime

+440

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

David Martínez (LAFC)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Jeremy Ebobisse (LAFC)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Yaw Yeboah (LAFC)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Timothy Tillman (LAFC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Mark Delgado (LAFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Igor Jesus Lima (LAFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Artem Smolyakov (LAFC)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+108

David Martínez (LAFC)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-102

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-108

Jeremy Ebobisse (LAFC)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-112

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-116

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-132

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-132

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-147

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-189

Timothy Tillman (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Yaw Yeboah (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-217

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-238

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-400

Igor Jesus Lima (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-435

Mark Delgado (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-435

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-455

Artem Smolyakov (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+285

Under 0.5

-476

Four Home Defeats for Chicago in Previous Ten

Chicago have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

LAFC have not tasted an away defeat in five straight matches. Steven Cherundolo's team have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Chicago Fire Home Stats		3-3-4	2.20	1.00	1.20	4	6	5	5
Los Angeles FC Away Stats		2-4-4	3.70	1.60	2.10	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Chicago vs LAFC, check the team news first. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS, along with current injury news.

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