Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire: match statistics
Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colorado Rapids played against Chicago Fire in MLS (United States). The game was played on November 1, 2026. Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Final score: 2:4.
Recent form
Colorado Rapids has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Chicago Fire has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Colorado Rapids scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.34. Chicago Fire scores 1.78 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Colorado Rapids's games and 72% of Chicago Fire's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 75%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.39 per game. Colorado Rapids takes 12.3 shots per game, while Chicago Fire takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Colorado Rapids leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.03 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colorado Rapids's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Chicago Fire, it is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% 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
Colorado Rapids have won 63% of their home matches, while Chicago Fire have won 38% of their away games, giving the hosts a clear advantage based on venue. Colorado average 1.81 goals scored and 0.94 conceded at home, while Chicago score 1.69 goals away but concede the same number. The quality of chances also favors the hosts: their average home xG is 1.79, with 1.06 xG conceded, compared with 1.49 and 1.50, respectively, in Chicago's away matches. However, the visitors are in better recent form—they have won 3 of their last 5 matches and scored 9 goals, while Colorado have won once and scored 6. Home advantage and a more solid defense tip the balance in this prediction, although Chicago's recent results temper confidence in backing a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams scored in 73% of Colorado Rapids’ matches and 69% of Chicago Fire’s, with both figures above the league average of 64%. The hosts average 1.87 goals per match and have never finished a game without scoring, while the visitors concede an average of 1.69 goals and keep a clean sheet in only 19% of matches. Chicago also has a solid chance of scoring: they average 1.69 goals, with an xG of 1.49 compared with Colorado’s 1.33 xG conceded. In their last five matches, both teams scored in 60% of Rapids games and 80% of Fire games, strengthening the case for the scenario in which both sides find the net. The risk to this pick is that Chicago have failed to score in 19% of matches; however, the overall picture of scoring output and goals conceded points to BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Colorado average 1.87 goals per match, while Chicago concede 1.69; the hosts’ xG is 1.73, compared with 1.50 xG conceded by the visitors. Chicago score an average of 1.69 goals, while Colorado concede 1.27, supporting the expectation that both teams will score. At least two goals were scored in 87% of Colorado matches and 81% of Chicago matches, making Over 1.5 the strongest signal. The 2.5 line also looks promising, with the figures at 80% and 69%, respectively, but is less certain; a projection of 3.25 goals does not eliminate the risk of a 1-1 draw.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Colorado led at the break in 47% of its matches and kept a clean sheet in the first half in each of its last five games, supporting the case for the team to be ahead after 45 minutes. Over the full season, the hosts won 60% of their matches, compared with 38% for Chicago, scoring an average of 1.87 goals and conceding 1.27, while the visitors averaged 1.69 goals both scored and conceded. Colorado’s advantage is also reflected in its attacking xG of 1.73, compared with Chicago’s 1.49. The risk of Colorado surrendering its lead is real: Chicago won three of its last five matches and averaged 1.2 goals after the break in those games, while Colorado conceded an average of 1.2 in second halves. Despite the visitors’ recent improvement, Colorado’s stronger first-half performance and superior full-season record make a Colorado lead at the break followed by a win the most likely single HT/FT 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
| Colorado Rapids | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.34 |
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.
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 is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Colorado Rapids · 1.78 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Colorado Rapids is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.34 goals / game - Colorado Rapids · 1.5 goals / game - Chicago Fire
Colorado Rapids scores in 75% of games (24 of 32 games), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 games).
Chicago Fire scores in 91% of games (29 of 32 games), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 34% (11 of 32 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 - Colorado Rapids
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Colorado Rapids
Chicago Fire
* 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
| Colorado Rapids | Liga | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.72 | 3.24 | • 3.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 64% | ▲ 72% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 64% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 21% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 78% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 83% | • 84% |
^ 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 Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire?
The MLS match finished Colorado Rapids 2:4 Chicago Fire. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire?
Colorado Rapids score 1.38 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire 1.78. The MLS average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Colorado Rapids's matches and 72% of Chicago Fire's.
What form are Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire in?
Over the last 5 games Colorado Rapids have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Chicago Fire 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.