Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City
Chicago Fire host Sporting Kansas City at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 25 April.
We’re approaching this -1.5 Asian Handicap bet with confidence and we need Chicago to win by two clear goals to land a return. Odds of -112 are appealing when they go up against Sporting KC.
Chicago Fire played out a 3-3 draw when last in action. This was on the road at TQL Stadium against FC Cincinnati. Gregg Berhalter's team had 46% possession and totalled six shots on target, while Hugo Cuypers netted twice along with a goal for Philip Zinckernagel.
Sporting Kansas City have lost their previous four games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place. The Wiz recorded 50% possession but failed to have a shot on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Chicago have claimed back-to-back victories over Sporting. On the road at Children's Mercy Park, the most recent scoreline was 1-0 which followed a 3-1 home triumph at Soldier Field. In the previous 6 H2H matches, we have seen three Sporting victories, two Chicago wins and one draw.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Chicago Fire |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12:8 | 14 |
| 30 |  Sporting KC |
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | -13 | 7:20 | 4 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Chicago have had 51.5% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.
Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Jonathan Bamba has 3 and Philip Zinckernagel 2. Leading assistor is Jonathan Bamba with 3.
Sporting KC have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.7 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 5.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.8% possession, 3.2 corners taken and 6.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.3 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts.
Dejan Joveljic has scored 4, followed by Jacob Bartlett, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov and Lasse Berg Johnsen with 1 goals apiece. Dejan Joveljic, Justin Reynolds and Calvin Harris have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-4-2): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Jack Elliott, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Andrew Gutman, Philip Zinckernagel, Anton Saletros, Djé D'Avilla, Maren Haile-Selassie, Robin Lod, Jonathan Bamba.
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Justin Reynolds, Ethan Bartlow, Diego Borges, Kwaku Agyabeng, Cielo Tschantret, Manu García, Jacob Bartlett, Osvaldo Pedro Capemba Capita, Dejan Joveljić, Calvin Harris.
Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction & Betting Tips
Step into Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.
Match Prediction
Chicago might enjoy a comfortable win and we’re going to have an Asian Handicap wager. Take the favourites off -1.5 at odds of -112 to claim a convincing victory in this MLS match.
Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key MLS data is helpful.
Key Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City league stats:
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Chicago to win 3-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Jonathan Bamba (Chicago) has scored three goals in his past eight MLS games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +200 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
There has been four straight Sporting KC matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while four of the past five Chicago games have also had this outcome. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -103 that the sides fall short when it comes to the Total Corners line.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are Chicago on the Asian Handicap at -1.5, both teams to score No together with under 9.5 corners to be awarded.
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Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
You might not get rich backing Chicago Fire at -357 to win this MLS clash although these betting odds imply a 78% chance that the favourites end up winning. If you’re searching for a different slant, outsiders Sporting Kansas City are available at +800.
As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Chicago at -156, Sporting at +550 or the draw at +195.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -167 on the Both Teams to Score market.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any MLS game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.
Hugo Cuypers is the market leader at +300 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Chicago have clocked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Sporting have collected nine defeats and one victory in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 3.00.
Chicago enjoyed a 3-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Sporting at Soldier Field.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire Home Stats |
7-1-2 | 2.80 | 1.80 | 1.00 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Sporting Kansas City Away Stats |
1-0-9 | 3.80 | 0.80 | 3.00 | 10 | 0 | 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 League Stats
Sporting KC League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 3.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Chicago Fire this season are Hugo Cuypers (6), Jonathan Bamba (2), Philip Zinckernagel (2)
- Top Assistors for Chicago Fire this season are Jonathan Bamba (2), Andrew Gutman (1), Philip Zinckernagel (1)
Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News
Always review the Chicago vs Sporting team news before locking in your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed MLS lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Chicago Fire Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gregg Berhalter
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SJ Earthquakes | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 22:4 | 24 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:4 | 21 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17:4 | 19 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18:14 | 18 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:6 | 17 |
| 6 | Minnesota Utd | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11:13 | 17 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 16 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:12 | 16 |
| 9 | NE Revolution | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:11 | 15 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:8 | 14 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 14 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 21:15 | 13 |
| 13 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17:13 | 13 |
| 14 | Toronto FC | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16:17 | 13 |
| 15 | Houston Dynamo | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12:16 | 12 |
| 16 | NYCFC | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19:15 | 12 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16:23 | 12 |
| 18 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16:15 | 11 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12:13 | 9 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13:15 | 9 |
| 21 | D.C. United | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8:13 | 9 |
| 22 | FC Cincinnati | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 17:23 | 9 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:18 | 7 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10:26 | 7 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12:19 | 7 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12:20 | 6 |
| 27 | St. Louis | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:13 | 6 |
| 28 | Philadelphia | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9:15 | 5 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7:16 | 4 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7:20 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18:3 | 18 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:4 | 13 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:2 | 12 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 12 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 7 | Toronto FC | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 13:11 | 10 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13:12 | 10 |
| 9 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 10 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 9 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:11 | 8 |
| 14 | San Diego | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 15 | Minnesota Utd | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 7 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 7 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:9 | 7 |
| 18 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 20 | Orlando City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 21 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 22 | Columbus Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 23 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 24 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
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