MLS
Orlando City vs Chicago Fire
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 00:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
Orlando City vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Orlando City vs Chicago Fire carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 20/08 (Thursday) at Inter&Co Stadium, 00:30 (UK time).
Read the Orlando City vs Chicago Fire prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Orlando City vs Chicago Fire
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Orlando City vs Chicago Fire call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Chicago Fire the side to beat, with roughly 32% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Orlando City Preview
Orlando City reach this fixture 19 match into their MLS. Here is where The Lions stand:
In this competition
6 won, 3 drawn, 10 lost
1.11 points per game
31 scored, at 1.63 a game
48 conceded, at 2.53 a game
The Lions, season-wide
6 won, 3 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Martín Ojeda, 11 goals
Most assists: Justin Ellis, 5 assists
Recent results — Orlando City
15/08/2026 19:30
01/08/2026 19:30
25/07/2026 19:30
22/07/2026 22:30
23/05/2026 19:30
Chicago Fire: how they are travelling
Chicago Fire come in 18 matches into their MLS.
Here is what The Fire have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost
1.78 points per game
34 scored, at 1.89 a game
24 conceded, at 1.33 a game
The Fire, season-wide
10 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Hugo Cuypers, 13 goals
Most assists: Philip Zinckernagel, 8 assists
Recent results — The Fire
16/08/2026 18:00
01/08/2026 20:30
25/07/2026 19:30
22/07/2026 19:30
23/05/2026 20:30
The head-to-head favours Orlando City
Recent meetings have tended to go Orlando City's way against Chicago Fire.
From 23 match(es):
Orlando City: 8 win(s)
Chicago Fire: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Orlando City vs Chicago Fire prediction.
Form comparison Orlando City vs Chicago Fire
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Orlando City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
W
L
|
1.11 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
W
|
1.56 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
W
|
0.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 44% | 20% |
| Goals | 4.16 | 3.33 | 4.9 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 1.78 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2.53 | 1.56 | 3.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 78% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 11% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.45 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.97 | 1.86 | 2.06 |
Away Team
Chicago Fire
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
W
|
1.78 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
L
|
2.1 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
D
|
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 70% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.1 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.1 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 60% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.76 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.2 | 1.59 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Chicago Fire win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Chicago Fire’s ability to leave Inter&Co Stadium with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Chicago Fire has consistently put in solid away performances, while Orlando City’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
Fixture information - Orlando City vs Chicago Fire
Match: Orlando City vs Chicago Fire
Competition: MLS
Date: Thursday, 20/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:30 (UK time)
Venue: Inter&Co Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Los Leones vs Men in Red that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.36
League: 3.2
Both Teams to Score
77%
League: 62%
Over 1.5+
83%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
66%
League: 61%
Cards
5.11
League: 4.37
Corners
7.39
League: 10.03
Home Team
Orlando City
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
W
L
|
1.11 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
W
|
1.56 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
W
|
0.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 44% | 20% |
| Goals | 4.16 | 3.33 | 4.9 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 1.78 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2.53 | 1.56 | 3.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 78% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 11% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.45 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.97 | 1.86 | 2.06 |
Away Team
Chicago Fire
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
W
|
1.78 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
L
|
2.1 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
D
|
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 70% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.1 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.1 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 60% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.76 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.2 | 1.59 |
Corners
11.16 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Orlando City received +13% more corners than Chicago Fire in the MLS
9.89 / Match
FC Cincinnati
(10)
New York RB
(4)
Nashville SC
(2)
SJ Earthquakes
(2)
FC Cincinnati
(9)
Atlanta United FC
(4)
Philadelphia Union
(2)(0)
Portland Timbers
(8)
Charlotte
(2)
New York City
(4)
Inter Miami
(3)
Toronto
(3)
Montreal Impact
(8)
DC United
Cards
2.42 / Match
+3% Cards / Match
Chicago Fire received +3% more cards than Orlando City in the MLS
2.5 / Match
FC Cincinnati
(1)
New York RB
(2)
Nashville SC
(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(2)
FC Cincinnati
(3)
Atlanta United FC
(2)
Philadelphia Union
(1)(2)
Portland Timbers
(3)
Charlotte
(3)
New York City
(1)
Inter Miami
(4)
Toronto
(3)
Montreal Impact
(5)
DC United
Goals Scored
1.63 / Match
+16%
Chicago Fire is +16% better in terms of goals scored
1.89 / Match
FC Cincinnati
(1)
New York RB
(2)
Nashville SC
(1)
SJ Earthquakes
(4)
FC Cincinnati
(2)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
Philadelphia Union
(4)(2)
Portland Timbers
(2)
Charlotte
(1)
New York City
(2)
Inter Miami
(2)
Toronto
(2)
Montreal Impact
(3)
DC United
Goals Conceded
2.53 / Match
+47%
Orlando City condeded +47% more goals than Chicago Fire
1.33 / Match
FC Cincinnati
(1)
New York RB
(3)
Nashville SC
(0)
SJ Earthquakes
(0)
FC Cincinnati
(6)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
Philadelphia Union
(3)(1)
Portland Timbers
(1)
Charlotte
(3)
New York City
(3)
Inter Miami
(1)
Toronto
(0)
Montreal Impact
(1)
DC United
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 2.26 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami
|
19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 38 | 2 |
| 3 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 37 | 2.06 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 35 | 1.84 |
| 5 |
Los Angeles FC
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 7 |
Chicago Fire
|
18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 32 | 1.78 |
| 8 |
New England Revolution
|
19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 10 |
St. Louis City
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 11 |
Charlotte
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 12 |
Real Salt Lake
|
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 28 | 1.56 |
| 13 |
FC Cincinnati
|
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 14 |
New York City
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 15 |
Colorado Rapids
|
19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 16 |
New York RB
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 17 |
Minnesota United
|
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 18 |
Portland Timbers
|
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 20 |
San Diego
|
19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 21 |
Seattle Sounders
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 22 |
LA Galaxy
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 48 | -17 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 33 | -7 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 25 |
Columbus Crew
|
19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 26 |
Philadelphia Union
|
19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 19 | 1 |
| 27 |
Austin
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 29 |
Atlanta United FC
|
19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 15 | 0.79 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 48 | -30 | 14 | 0.74 |
Odds
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