Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC

Chicago Fire clash with Toronto FC at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 23 May.

We think that Toronto are a great pick against Chicago, with bettors able to back them at +1.25 at odds of -128. Taking this Asian Handicap wager allows us to divide our stake between +1 and +1.5.

Chicago Fire have won back-to-back MLS games. The latest was on their travels where CF Montréal were beaten 2-0 at Saputo Stadium. The Fire had 41% possession and four shots on target, while Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers scored one goal each.

Toronto FC have been beaten in successive MLS games and the latest was on the road at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC claimed a 3-1 win. Robin Fraser's team managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 54% possession, while Derrick Etienne found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Chicago have not lost to Toronto in the past seven meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at Soldier Field. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four Chicago victories, three draws and three Toronto wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Chicago Fire	14	8	2	4	27	16	11	27:16	26
25	Toronto FC	15	3	6	6	22	29	-7	22:29	15

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6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 15.8 attempts. Chicago have had 54.0% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts, while being awarded 6.2 corners.

Hugo Cuypers leads the way with 11 goals, while Philip Zinckernagel and Maren Haile-Selassie have 5 and 3 respectively. Philip Zinckernagel has made the most assists with 5.

Toronto have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 12.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.0% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.1 goals from 10.3 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Emilio Aristizabal and Daniel Salloi have top scored with 3, while Joshua Sargent is next on 2. Daniel Salloi has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Jack Elliott, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Andrew Gutman, Philip Zinckernagel, Anton Saletros, Mauricio Pineda, Maren Haile-Selassie, Hugo Cuypers, Robin Lod.

Toronto FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Luka Gavran (GK), Jackson Gilman, Walker Zimmerman, Nicksoen Gomis, Kobe Franklin, Alonso Coello, Jonathan Osorio, Malik Henry, Daniel Salloi, Derrick Etienne, Joshua Sargent.

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Toronto are an attractive wager at +1.25 for this MLS clash. There’s every chance that the underdogs can keep the scoreline close with this Asian Handicap wager and there is a price of -128 available.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest MLS stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by TFC in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by TFC in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 3 consecutive games against TFC.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Toronto Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -128 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 1 - 1 Toronto

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hugo Cuypers to Score -122

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago) has found the net in eight consecutive MLS games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of -122 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Hugo Cuypers Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-122

First

+280

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Corners Prediction

Toronto Over 3.5 Corners -116

There’s been an average 5.50 Toronto corners in their past ten matches, with Chicago conceding a corner average of 6.20 in the previous ten games. Toronto should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -116 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

10.50 4.30 6.20

Home

10.00 5.70 4.30

Away

10.40 3.90 6.50

Toronto

Total

11.20 5.50 5.70

Home

11.20 5.40 5.80

Away

10.60 5.30 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-102

Chicago Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-108

Toronto Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-222

X

+700

2

+215

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Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC 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.

The latest Chicago Fire odds are -213 which leads to them being favourites in this MLS clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 68% prospect of securing a victory. The market suggests that Toronto FC are least likely to win at +500.

Should you want to back Chicago to lead at the break, then there is -106 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Toronto have been chalked up at +410 and the draw is +160.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -179.

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Full-Time Result

1

-213

X

+360

2

+500

Half-Time Result

1

-106

X

+160

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-556

X2

+155

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-100

2 Hcp +1.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+163

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+128

Hugo Cuypers is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +280. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at -122.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+280

Anytime

-122

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+500

Anytime

+160

Robin Lod (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+210

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+220

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+750

Anytime

+250

Joshua Sargent (TFC)

First

+850

Anytime

+270

Deandre Kerr (TFC)

First

+1050

Anytime

+340

Daniel Salloi (TFC)

First

+1050

Anytime

+350

Derrick Etienne Jr. (TFC)

First

+1150

Anytime

+360

Theo Corbeanu (TFC)

First

+1150

Anytime

+380

Anton Jonsson Salétros (Chicago)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Jonathan Osorio (TFC)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+1600

Anytime

+540

Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

+1900

Anytime

+600

Joel Waterman (Chicago)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Jack Elliott (Chicago)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Stats: MLS matches only
Chicago have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Toronto have five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

The previous Soldier Field encounter involved a 2-2 draw between Chicago and Toronto. There have been two Chicago victories, two draws and one Toronto win in the previous 5 H2H meetings 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		6-1-3	3.20	2.10	1.10	7	3	5	5
Toronto FC Away Stats		1-5-4	2.50	0.90	1.60	4	6	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 Toronto FC Lineups & Team News

Always review the Chicago vs Toronto team news before locking in your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS, along with current injury news.

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