Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2026
Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire Predictions
Seattle +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Chicago the desired outcome at betting odds of -132.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Seattle vs Chicago, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire Preview
Seattle Sounders square off against Chicago Fire at Lumen Field, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 29 August.
Seattle Sounders drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. The Sounders ended up with just 30% possession and had three shots on target, while Kalani Rienzi was the goalscorer.
Chicago Fire played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with New York Red Bulls the opponents. Gregg Berhalter's men were 52% in the possession stakes and had five shots on goal, with Maren Haile-Selassie finding the net.
Sounders Overcame Fire in Previous Clash
Seattle overcame Chicago in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 home triumph at Lumen Field. Seattle have three wins in the last 5 H2H meetings, while Chicago have secured two victories.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Chicago Fire |
20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 37:26 | 36 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders |
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 22:27 | 25 |
1 win, 8 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 12.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Seattle have had 48.8% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 13.8 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.8 corners.
Kalani Rienzi is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Stuart Russell Hawkins, Paul Rothrock, Hassani Dotson and Albert Rusnak each have 1. Albert Rusnak is the leading assists maker on 3.
Chicago have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.8 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Fire average 49.8% possession, 3.9 corners taken and 5.5 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 12.4 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Robert Lewandowski, Robin Lod and Hugo Cuypers are top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Maren Haile-Selassie is on 2. Philip Zinckernagel has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Seattle Sounders predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Andrew Thomas (GK), Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Stuart Hawkins, Ryan Sailor, Antino Lopez, Peter Kingston, Snyder Brunell, Sebastian Gomez, Edson Carli, Paul Rothrock, Osaze De Rosario.
Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Samuel Rogers, Joel Waterman, Viktor Radojevic, Sam Williams, Mauricio Pineda, Maren Haile-Selassie, Philip Zinckernagel, Robin Lod, Jonathan Bamba.
Main Match Prediction
Seattle look a good bet in this MLS clash and we can back them at -132 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 56.8% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
Seattle are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Player Prop Picks
Snyder Brunell (Seattle) is available to finish with at least one shot on goal at +210. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.
Osaze Tafari De Rosario (Seattle) is available to find the net at +185. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
Chicago have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in five straight away games. There’s everything to like about the Chicago Team Corners line which looks too big and we’d expect them to go under at -120.
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Bet Builder Tips
Get in the game with a bet builder. Our picks are Seattle with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, No on the Both Teams to Score market and also Snyder Brunell (Seattle) to record at minimum of one shot on target.
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Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire 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 draw is currently trading at +260 if you think this MLS encounter will end all square, while Chicago Fire have betting odds of +132 and Seattle Sounders are +175 to land a victory of their own.
You can back Chicago at -143 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Seattle are -100 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -208.
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Stats: MLS matches only
The previous four Seattle matches at Lumen Field have seen them beaten. The Sounders have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Chicago have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
Seattle beat Chicago 2-1 when they last met at Lumen Field.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Sounders Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.60 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
Chicago Fire Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.20 | 1.70 | 1.50 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
Seattle Sounders League Stats
Chicago Fire League Stats
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Seattle Sounders this season are Paul Rothrock (5), Albert Rusnak (3), Cristian Roldan (3)
- Top Assistors for Seattle Sounders this season are Albert Rusnak (6), Jesus Ferreira (4), Jordan Morris (2)
Seattle Sounders vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News
Always review the Seattle vs Chicago team news before locking in your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and all current injury news.
Seattle Sounders Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Seattle Sounders Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Seattle Sounders Lineups
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
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Manager: Brian Schmetzer
Chicago Fire Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 43:17 | 49 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 45:18 | 40 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 49:40 | 39 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 30:26 | 38 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 37:26 | 36 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 36:22 | 35 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 33:26 | 34 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 39:33 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 38:34 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 30:27 | 33 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 38:32 | 32 |
| 12 | FC Cincinnati | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 49:47 | 31 |
| 13 | Colorado Rapids | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 30:28 | 28 |
| 14 | Real Salt Lake | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 34:32 | 28 |
| 15 | Portland Timbers | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38:37 | 28 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27:29 | 28 |
| 17 | San Diego | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 37:32 | 27 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 35:30 | 27 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 31:43 | 26 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27:32 | 26 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22:27 | 25 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 34:51 | 24 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 31:37 | 24 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 28:36 | 24 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 25:36 | 21 |
| 26 | Philadelphia | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31:38 | 21 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 29:39 | 21 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 26:40 | 21 |
| 29 | Columbus Crew | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 30:36 | 20 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20:51 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 32:12 | 31 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 27:6 | 25 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26:13 | 24 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23:11 | 23 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31:21 | 23 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 22 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 22 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:9 | 21 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23:16 | 20 |
| 12 | St. Louis | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:11 | 20 |
| 13 | San Diego | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 27:15 | 18 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19:17 | 17 |
| 15 | NYCFC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25:18 | 15 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 22:22 | 15 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:20 | 15 |
| 19 | CF Montréal | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 21 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 22 | Inter Miami | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 22:19 | 13 |
| 23 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 24 | Philadelphia | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15:16 | 13 |
| 26 | Seattle Sounders | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14:16 | 13 |
| 27 | LA Galaxy | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12:14 | 13 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:22 | 12 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:18 | 9 |
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