Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC

Chicago Fire host Toronto FC in this MLS encounter at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Can the Underdogs Make it a Close Contest?

We’re wagering Toronto +1 on the Asian Handicap when they play Chicago at +102. Money is returned for a one goal defeat and we will see a healthy payout from this pick if the visitors win or draw.

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2-1 Victory for Fire in Pair’s Last Battle

Chicago Fire have got the win in their last three games. Most recently, a 5-3 victory occurred on the road when meeting Inter Miami at Chase Stadium. Gregg Berhalter's side recorded just 36% possession and had six shots on target, with Dje D'Avilla one of the five scorers that formed part of this goalfest.

Toronto FC hosted Inter Miami at BMO Field in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. TFC recorded 43% possession and had three shots on goal, with Djordje Mihailovic finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Chicago boast an unbeaten record in the past six games with Toronto. Their last encounter saw Chicago leave BMO Field with a 2-1 victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved four Chicago wins, three Toronto victories and three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Chicago Fire	32	15	6	11	64	56	8	64:56	51
25	Toronto FC	31	5	13	13	31	38	-7	31:38	28

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7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 9.9 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. Chicago have had 49.2% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 10.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.

Hugo Cuypers leads the way with 5 goals, Philip Zinckernagel has 4, with Dje D'Avilla and two others on 2. Philip Zinckernagel and Andre Franco have racked up the most assists with 4 each.

Toronto have won 1, lost 2 and drawn 7, with an average of 0.7 goals from 6.4 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. Robin Fraser's team average 45.6% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 6.5 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Theodor Corbeanu is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Djordje Mihailovic, Richie Laryea, Jonathan Osorio and Jules-Anthony Vilsaint have 1. Djordje Mihailovic has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (3-4-3): Chris Brady (GK), Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Samuel Rogers, Jonathan Bamba, André Franco, Djé D'Avilla, Philip Zinckernagel, Maren Haile-Selassie, Hugo Cuypers, Andrew Gutman.

Toronto FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Sean Johnson (GK), Kosi Thompson, Sigurd Rosted, Richie Laryea, Markus Cimermancic, Alonso Coello Camarero, José Cifuentes, Jonathan Osorio, Djordje Mihailovic, Derrick Etienne Jr., Theo Corbeanu.

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Toronto look a great betting option on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal advantage at +102. We think that the scoreline will be competitive in this MLS match, with the underdogs set for a draw or win.

Our MLS experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by TFC in 7 consecutive games.
• The +1 line has been covered by TFC in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by TFC in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 19 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 8 of their last 10 games against TFC.

TFC +1 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 49.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 1 - 1 Toronto

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hugo Cuypers Over 1.5 Shots On Target -128

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago) can be backed to cover the shots on goal line at -128. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.

Latest Hugo Cuypers Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-105

First

+310

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-139

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Theo Corbeanu to Score +390

Theo Corbeanu (TFC) has racked up five goals in his past ten MLS games on the road. There are odds of +390 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Theo Corbeanu Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-182

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Corners Prediction

Toronto Over 3.5 Corners +110

It’s been an average of 4.80 corners for Toronto in their past 5 matches, with Chicago conceding over 3.5 corners in the last three home games. If you agree with our verdict that the Toronto Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of +110 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

8.40 4.10 4.30

Home

7.90 4.70 3.20

Away

10.90 4.40 6.50

Toronto

Total

9.30 4.10 5.20

Home

9.90 4.30 5.60

Away

8.60 3.60 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-132

Chicago Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Toronto Corners

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+600

2

+240

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Chicago Fire vs Toronto 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Fire Victory

Favourites Chicago Fire are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS clash. The -208 about them triumphing means a 68% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Toronto FC are the +480 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Chicago at -103 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Toronto at +420. The draw is the third option at +155.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

-208

X

+350

2

+480

Half-Time Result

1

-103

X

+155

2

+420

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-500

X2

+155

Draw No Bet

1

-556

2

+325

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-130

2 Hcp +1

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+133

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+102

Hugo Cuypers is the First Goalscorer Favourite

You will find favourite Hugo Cuypers at +310 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get -105 that he finds the net any time.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

-105

Anytime

+310

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+170

Anytime

+525

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Djordje Mihailovic (TFC)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Theo Corbeanu (TFC)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

André Franco (Chicago)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Jonathan Osorio (TFC)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Derrick Etienne Jr. (TFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Maxime Dominguez (TFC)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Joel Waterman (Chicago)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Richie Laryea (TFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+120

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-109

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-130

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-139

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-132

Djordje Mihailovic (TFC)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-167

Theo Corbeanu (TFC)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-182

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-217

André Franco (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Jonathan Osorio (TFC)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Derrick Etienne Jr. (TFC)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Maxime Dominguez (TFC)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-385

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-417

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-556

Joel Waterman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Richie Laryea (TFC)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1250

Last Ten Chicago Home Encounters Have Seen Five Wins

Chicago have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Toronto have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous four matches. TFC have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The previous Soldier Field encounter involved a 1-1 draw between Chicago and Toronto. We’ve seen the previous 4 H2H meetings at Soldier Field involve two triumphs for Chicago, one draw and one win for Toronto.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Chicago Fire Home Stats		5-1-4	2.60	1.30	1.30	5	5	5	5
Toronto FC Away Stats		3-4-3	2.20	1.20	1.00	2	8	5	5

• 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

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Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Lineups & Team News

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