Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps: match statistics
Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Chicago Fire played against Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS (United States). The game was played on October 7, 2026. Venue: Soldier Field. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Chicago Fire has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Vancouver Whitecaps has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Chicago Fire scores 1.77 goals per game and allows 1.46. Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.27 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Chicago Fire's games and 46% of Vancouver Whitecaps's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 62%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vancouver Whitecaps has the higher season xG average, 2.01 to 1.59 per game. Chicago Fire takes 14.0 shots per game, while Vancouver Whitecaps takes 17.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Vancouver Whitecaps leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
Chicago Fire's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Vancouver Whitecaps, it is minutes 16-30 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.22 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Vancouver Whitecaps hold a slight edge: they have won 15 of 26 matches this season, compared with Chicago Fire's 12. The visitors are more clinical away from home, averaging 2.18 goals from an xG of 1.92, versus the hosts' 1.83 goals and xG of 1.76 at home. Their defensive record is also stronger: away from home, they concede an average of 1.09 goals against opponents' xG of 1.01, while Chicago's corresponding home figures are 1.17 goals and 1.23. In their last five matches, Vancouver have scored 11 goals and conceded 7, whereas Chicago have scored 7 and conceded 10, further strengthening the case for the visitors. However, the outcome remains uncertain, as Chicago win 58% of their home matches and Vancouver win 55% of their away fixtures.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams’ attacking play supports backing BTTS - Yes: Chicago average 2.33 goals per match and Vancouver 2.18, with xG of 2.08 and 1.92 respectively. In their last five matches, both teams recorded BTTS in 60% of games, while Chicago conceded an average of 2.0 goals over that period, increasing the visitors’ chances of scoring. The hosts also have reason to find the net: Vancouver conceded an average of 1.4 goals in their last five matches, and Chicago average 6.6 shots on target per match. Caution is warranted, however, as BTTS occurred in only 40% of Chicago’s matches and 55% of Vancouver’s matches across the season, while the hosts kept a clean sheet in 47% of games. Despite this, the strength of both attacks and their recent results give a slight edge to the scenario in which both teams score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
At least two goals were scored in 80% of Chicago’s matches and 82% of Vancouver’s, making Over 1.5 the strongest signal. Both teams create chances consistently, with average xG of 2.08 for Chicago and 1.92 for Vancouver, alongside 6.6 and 6.27 shots on target per match, respectively. Chicago’s last five matches averaged 3.4 goals, while Vancouver’s averaged 3.6; all five of the visitors’ matches went over the 2.5-goal line. The higher line is therefore also likely, but season-long rates of matches with at least three goals—67% and 55%—give it less of an edge than Over 1.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal for the first half comes from current form: Vancouver led at the break in 3 of its last 5 matches, while Chicago went into half-time trailing in 3 of 5. Over this period, the visitors averaged 1.0 goal before the break, compared with just 0.4 for the hosts, which supports the case for Vancouver to lead at half-time. Vancouver's recent attacking form also points to them maintaining their advantage: they averaged 2.2 goals per match, while Chicago scored 1.4 and conceded 2.0. However, the 2/2 HT/FT pick is not clear-cut, as Chicago won 60% of its home matches over the season and conceded only 0.93 goals per game on average, meaning home-win scenarios also carry significant weight in the forecast.
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 | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.35 |
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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Chicago Fire · 1.4 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.77 goals / game - Chicago Fire · 2.27 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.46 goals / game - Chicago Fire · 1 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Chicago Fire scores in 92% of games (24 of 26 games), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 games).
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 games), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 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
Over / Under - Vancouver Whitecaps
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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.54 pts / game - Chicago Fire · 1.69 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - 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
Vancouver Whitecaps
* 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).
Teams vs league
| Chicago Fire | Liga | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.23 | 3.22 | • 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 63% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 63% | • 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 21% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 82% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
The MLS match finished Chicago Fire 3:1 Vancouver Whitecaps. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Chicago Fire score 1.77 goals per game on average and Vancouver Whitecaps 2.27. The MLS average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Chicago Fire's matches and 46% of Vancouver Whitecaps's.
What form are Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps in?
Over the last 5 games Chicago Fire have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.