Chicago Fire II vs Orlando City II: match statistics
Chicago Fire II vs Orlando City II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Chicago Fire II played against Orlando City II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game was played on August 16, 2026. Venue: SeatGeek Stadium. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Chicago Fire II has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Orlando City II has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Chicago Fire II scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.67. Orlando City II scores 1.95 and allows 1.82. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Chicago Fire II's games and 82% of Orlando City II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 86% and 77%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Orlando City II has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.59 per game. Chicago Fire II takes 13.1 shots per game, while Orlando City II takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Chicago Fire II leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Orlando City II leads at halftime in 23% and scores 1.23 after halftime.
When the teams score
Chicago Fire II's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Orlando City II, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Chicago Fire II have a clearly stronger home record: they win 60% of their matches, average 2.5 goals scored, and create chances worth 1.80 xG. Away from home, Orlando City II score just 1.55 goals on average with 1.35 xG, while their defense keeps a clean sheet in only 9% of matches. The hosts are also in better form, having won 3 of their last 5 matches and scored as many as 19 goals, whereas the visitors have managed just 5 goals and suffered 3 defeats. Chicago average 14.1 shots per match at home compared with Orlando’s 10.91, while their finishing efficiency stands at 18% versus 14% for their opponents. Both defenses concede around 1.6 goals per match, so the visitors may find the net, but the hosts’ edge in chance creation and current finishing form points to a Chicago victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Chicago Fire II have recorded BTTS in 91% of their matches, while Orlando City II have done so in 73%, both well above the league average of 61%. The hosts have kept no clean sheets this season and concede an average of 2.00 goals, while Orlando City II score an average of 1.55 goals per match. Chicago are highly dangerous in attack, averaging 2.36 goals per game with an xG of 1.99 and 7.55 shots on target, while the visitors concede 1.64 goals and have an xGA of 1.55. In their last five matches, both teams allowed their opponents an average of 2.00 goals, although Orlando scored only 1.00 goal per game during that period. Despite the visitors’ weaker recent finishing, Chicago’s exceptionally vulnerable defense and the high season-long rate of matches in which both teams scored make BTTS - Yes the more likely scenario. BTTS - No would mean that at least one team fails to score; it does not automatically imply a 0:0 result or that neither team will score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Chicago Fire II score an average of 2.36 goals per match, while Orlando City II concede 1.64, creating highly favorable conditions for the home side. In their last five matches, Chicago scored as many as 19 goals, averaging 3.8 per game, with an xG of 1.93. At least 2 goals were scored in 91% of both teams’ matches, and Chicago have not kept a single clean sheet this season. The Over 1.5 line is therefore best supported by the teams’ consistent goal production and defensive weaknesses.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal points to Chicago Fire II winning both halves, as the hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while Orlando City II have won only 1 and lost as many as 3. Chicago have averaged 3.8 goals per match over this period, compared with just 1.0 for the visitors, and the hosts’ superiority is also evident in the quality of chances created: an xG of 1.99 versus 1.35. In the first halves, Chicago led in 60% of their last five matches and scored an average of 2.2 goals, whereas Orlando managed just 0.5 goals before the break. After half-time, the hosts remain highly effective, averaging 1.6 goals and recording a 60% second-half win rate, while Orlando have a 0% win rate in this period and score just 0.25 goals per match. The risk is increased by the fact that Chicago concede an average of 2.0 goals across the season; however, their attacking trend and clearly stronger current form support the 1/1 scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Chicago Fire II | Orlando City II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Chicago Fire II is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Chicago Fire II · 0.8 pts / game - Orlando City II
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chicago Fire II is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Chicago Fire II · 1.82 goals / game - Orlando City II
Chicago Fire II scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 games), while Orlando City II keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 22 games).
Orlando City II scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 games), while Chicago Fire II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Chicago Fire II
Over / Under - Orlando City II
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chicago Fire II is 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / game - Chicago Fire II · 1 pts / game - Orlando City II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chicago Fire II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 38%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Orlando City II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 80% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Chicago Fire II
Orlando City II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Chicago Fire II | Liga | Orlando City II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.67 | 3.24 | ▲ 3.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 61% | ▲ 82% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 86% | 66% | ▲ 77% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 84% | ▲ 95% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Chicago Fire II's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Orlando City II. Games average 4.33 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Chicago Fire II vs Orlando City II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Chicago Fire II 2:0 Orlando City II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Chicago Fire II and Orlando City II?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Chicago Fire II won 1, Orlando City II won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Chicago Fire II vs Orlando City II?
Chicago Fire II score 2.00 goals per game on average and Orlando City II 1.95. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Chicago Fire II's matches and 82% of Orlando City II's.
What form are Chicago Fire II and Orlando City II in?
Over the last 5 games Chicago Fire II have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Orlando City II 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chicago Fire II vs Orlando City II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Chicago Fire II vs Orlando City II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.