Kick-off: 1900 CDT, 13/07/2022
Stadium: Soldier Field
TV: TSN/ESPN+
Toronto will be hoping their recent dominance over Chicago counts for something tonight.
Bob Bradley’s side are unbeaten in 13 meetings with the Fire, dating back to 2016, but are yet to win in eight attempts on the road this season.
A draw at 4.00 is our first Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC prediction.
Chicago Fire Odds
It’s third bottom versus bottom, with the Fire two points behind Toronto following a poor run of form.
Chicago have won only two of their last 15 matches, both of those victories coming last month at home by a 1-0 scoreline against DC United and Philadelphia Union.
They looked to be making it three home wins in a row at the weekend before throwing away a two-goal lead.
After Rafael Czichos and Christopher Mueller gave the Fire a 2-0 half-time lead, Derrick Etienne’s brace levelled before Cucho Hernandez struck the winner for Columbus Crew seven minutes from time.
Chicago forward Jhon Duran told the club’s official website: “Well, I think we had the game really controlled until the 70th, 75th minute until the mental lapses started to show up.
“We’ll have to come into practice to talk about what happened and make sure that it doesn’t happen again.”
Five of Chicago’s nine home games have seen less than 2.5 goals scored, with three goalless draws and two 1-0 wins.
Under 2.5 goals is 2.15 in the Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC odds.
Toronto FC Odds
Toronto were a whisker away from ending back-to-back defeats at home on Sunday.
Quick goals from Deandre Kerr and Jonathan Osorio, in the 71st and 75th minutes, overturned Jeremy Ebobisse’s opener before Jack Skahan’s last-gasp effort sealed a 2-2 draw for San Jose Earthquakes.
Bradley told Toronto’s official website: “The first goal we give up is a poor goal, but then the response before half-time is better and then overall in the second half, we do step up in a more aggressive way, we do play at a higher tempo, and now you’ve got to finish the game. It’s just a game you have to win.”
Toronto, who beat Chicago at home 3-2 in May, have lost five and drawn three on their travels this season.
They have scored in five of those and a 1-1 draw at 8.00 completes our Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC betting tips.
Additional stats
Last result:
CHICAGO FIRE 2-3 Columbus Crew – Rafael Czichos, Christopher Mueller
TORONTO 2-2 San Jose Earthquakes – Deandre Kerr, Jonathan Osorio
Head-to-head: Toronto 3-2 Chicago, Toronto 3-1 Chicago, Chicago 1-2 Toronto, Chicago 2-2 Toronto, Toronto 2-2 Chicago, Toronto 3-0 Chicago, Chicago 1-2 Toronto.
Join bwin today and receive a 100% Deposit Bonus up to $200. Terms and conditions apply.
