Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025
MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City
Chicago Fire host St. Louis City in this MLS match at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
City to Give Fire a Tough Test
St. Louis can perform well against Chicago and there is Asian Handicap odds of -119 when it comes to the visitors having a +1 goal advantage. A returned is landed if they win or draw, while money is refunded for a one-goal defeat.
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3-1 Triumph for City in Last H2H
In the last Chicago Fire game, they played out a 2-2 draw at home to Los Angeles FC at Soldier Field. Gregg Berhalter's team had three shots on target and 49% possession, while Carlos Teran and Jonathan Bamba scored one goal each.
St. Louis City have lost seven consecutive away games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 3-1 home triumph over Nashville SC at Energizer Park. City had 42% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Jaziel Orozco, Joao Klauss and Sang-Bin Jeong on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 3-1 home win for St. Louis at Energizer Park when they last played Chicago. In the previous 3 H2H matches, we have seen two Chicago victories and one St. Louis win.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  Chicago Fire |
25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 47:42 | 36 |
| 27 |  St. Louis |
25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 41 | -14 | 27:41 | 21 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Chicago have had 50.5% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts, while being awarded 3.4 corners.
Top goalscorers are Hugo Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel on 4 goals, while Tom Barlow has bagged 3. The leading assistor is Philip Zinckernagel with 5.
St. Louis City – Last 10 League GamesSt. Louis have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. City have averaged 49.7% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 2.1 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.
Joao Klauss is top scorer on 7, with Eduard Loewen and Marcel Hartel next on 2. Look no further than Marcel Hartel for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.
Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City Prediction & Betting Tips
Be ready for Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
St. Louis +1 for this MLS match looks like the stand out option and we’ll play them at a price of -119. The away team should be able to serve it up throughout the ninety minutes and secure a return.
Our job is to consult the latest MLS team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.
Key Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City league stats:
City +1 Probability
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 54.3% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are attractive odds of +750 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
João Klauss De Mello (St. Louis) can be backed to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -130. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.
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Marcel Hartel (St. Louis) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS matches. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +420 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
Chicago have not covered the 5.5 corners line in four straight games, while St. Louis have conceded an average of 3.40 corners in the past 5 games. There are odds of -118 when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we can see Chicago fall short of the line here.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for St. Louis to cover the +1 Asian Handicap, both teams scoring merged with Chicago to have under 5.5 corners.
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Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City 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.
Bookies Have Fire as Favourites
The Full-Time Result odds of -182 suggest that Chicago Fire are likely victors and there’s a 65% probability that the favourites win this MLS clash. St. Louis City are the underdogs at +380 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
Chicago and St. Louis can be backed at +105 and +350 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +165.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -189 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Hugo Cuypers Heads First Goalscorer Market
Hugo Cuypers is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +330. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Chicago Have Lost Four of Previous Ten on Home Soil
Chicago have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
St. Louis have been beaten in seven consecutive away games. David Critchley's side have managed nine losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.20.
Chicago were 1-0 victors against St. Louis last time out 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 |
3-3-4 | 2.40 | 1.10 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| St. Louis City Away Stats |
0-1-9 | 2.80 | 0.60 | 2.20 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
St. Louis City League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 9 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 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 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Chicago Fire this season are Hugo Cuypers (14), Philip Zinckernagel (10), Brian Gutierrez (7)
- Top Assistors for Chicago Fire this season are Philip Zinckernagel (9), Andrew Gutman (6), Jonathan Bamba (4)
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Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Chicago vs St. Louis, check the team news first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and the latest injury reports.
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
Previous St. Louis City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 44:25 | 51 |
| 2 | San Diego | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 50:32 | 49 |
| 3 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 39:32 | 49 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 43:29 | 47 |
| 5 | Vancouver | 25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 43:28 | 45 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 50:34 | 44 |
| 7 | Minnesota Utd | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 43:30 | 44 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 41:36 | 44 |
| 9 | Inter Miami | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 50:38 | 42 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 44:39 | 41 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 43:35 | 41 |
| 12 | NYCFC | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 34:29 | 38 |
| 13 | Los Angeles FC | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 41:30 | 37 |
| 14 | Portland Timbers | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 33:34 | 37 |
| 15 | Chicago Fire | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 47:42 | 36 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 41:37 | 36 |
| 17 | Austin FC | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 23:28 | 34 |
| 18 | Colorado Rapids | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 33:40 | 33 |
| 19 | SJ Earthquakes | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 49:45 | 32 |
| 20 | Real Salt Lake | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 27:32 | 31 |
| 21 | NE Revolution | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 33:35 | 28 |
| 22 | FC Dallas | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 37:45 | 28 |
| 23 | Houston Dynamo | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 32:41 | 28 |
| 24 | Sporting KC | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 36:47 | 24 |
| 25 | Toronto FC | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 26:33 | 22 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 30:46 | 22 |
| 27 | St. Louis | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 27:41 | 21 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 24:47 | 19 |
| 29 | D.C. United | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22:51 | 19 |
| 30 | LA Galaxy | 25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 28:52 | 16 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 30:15 | 31 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 26:9 | 30 |
| 3 | NY Red Bulls | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 33:19 | 29 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 25:12 | 28 |
| 5 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 24:16 | 28 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 23:10 | 26 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27:14 | 25 |
| 8 | San Diego | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24:13 | 25 |
| 9 | NYCFC | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19:10 | 24 |
| 10 | Vancouver | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 25:13 | 23 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21:15 | 23 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19:16 | 23 |
| 13 | Orlando City | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 28:20 | 21 |
| 14 | Minnesota Utd | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 24:16 | 21 |
| 15 | Inter Miami | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 24:16 | 21 |
| 16 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 17:16 | 20 |
| 17 | Real Salt Lake | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 15:12 | 19 |
| 18 | SJ Earthquakes | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 31:22 | 18 |
| 19 | Austin FC | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 10:10 | 18 |
| 20 | Atlanta United | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 23:22 | 17 |
| 21 | St. Louis | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18:19 | 16 |
| 22 | Chicago Fire | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14:16 | 14 |
| 23 | Houston Dynamo | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15:23 | 14 |
| 24 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 20:26 | 13 |
| 25 | NE Revolution | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 26 | FC Dallas | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 17:22 | 11 |
| 27 | LA Galaxy | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 14:22 | 11 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 29 | Toronto FC | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10:14 | 10 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9:25 | 7 |
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