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Chicago Fire

MLSSeason 2026Gregg BerhalterNo. 5Data current as of September 01, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Unbeaten for 5 matches

Chicago Fire 2026: season in numbers

Chicago Fire in MLS

Chicago Fire plays in MLS (United States) during the 2026 season. Chicago Fire is No. 5 in the standings. Next game: Toronto.

Form and record

Chicago Fire has 11 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses, averaging 1.76 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, worth 2.20 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Chicago Fire scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 1.33. The team keeps a clean sheet in 29% of games and fails to score in 5%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 71% of Chicago Fire's games. 76% finish with at least three goals and 38% with at least four. Those games average 3.19 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 67% of games. The team scored in both halves in 43% of games. Last five: BTTS 100%, Over 2.5 80%.

Halves and minutes

Chicago Fire scores 0.90 goals in the first half and 0.95 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 61-75 (9 goals).

xG and playing style

Chicago Fire averages 1.58 xG and 1.39 xGA per game. The team takes 13.9 shots, puts 5.2 on target and averages 51% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Chicago Fire's xG differential is 0.19 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.44. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.76Points per game37 pts
1.86Goals scored / game
1.33Goals allowed / game
76%Over 2.5 goals
71%Both teams scored
29%Clean sheets
5%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
52% W19% R29% P
+11
Goal difference
1.76
PPG (season)
2.20
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal95%
2 goals62%
3 goals19%
4 goals5%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal71%
2 goals38%
3 goals24%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time86%League average: 77%
Min. 2 goals before half-time43%League average: 44%
Min. 3 goals before half-time14%League average: 19%
Goal after half-time81%League average: 81%
Min. 2 goals after half-time48%League average: 51%
Min. 3 goals after half-time29%League average: 23%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time38%
BTTS in both halves14%
Scored in both halves43%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS67%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

43% W43% R14% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

33% W29% R38% P
36
Half-time points
1.71
PPG (1st half)
+6
Goal difference
27
Second-half points
1.29
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.9
Conceded before half-time0.62
Scored after half-time0.95
Conceded after half-time0.71
Clean sheet before half-time52%
Clean sheet after half-time52%
No goal before half-time24%
No goal after half-time38%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)2.201.00
Goals scored / game1.20.6
Goals allowed / game0.40.8
Average goals per game1.61.4
Min. 1 goal100%100%
Min. 2 goals60%40%
Min. 3 goals0%0%
Clean sheets60%20%
Games without a goal0%40%
Goal difference+4-1
1st half (Last 5): 60% leading - 40% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 40%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 40% drawing - 40% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Chicago Fire
ScoredConceded
6
2
0-15
8
4
16-30
5
7
31-45
3
4
46-60
9
1
61-75
8
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Efficient finishing
38%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.35
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.34
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.28
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.06
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
83%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.44
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
121%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

21 matches
4.3
Corners won per match
5.2
Corners conceded per match
9.5
Total corners per match
57.1%
Over 8.5 corners
47.6%
Over 9.5 corners
38.1%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

10 matches
5.1
Corners won per match
4.2
Corners conceded per match
9.3
Total corners per match
60.0%
Over 8.5 corners
40.0%
Over 9.5 corners
40.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

11 matches
3.6
Corners won per match
6.1
Corners conceded per match
9.7
Total corners per match
54.5%
Over 8.5 corners
54.5%
Over 9.5 corners
36.4%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

21 matches
2.3
Team cards per match
1.8
Opponent cards per match
4.1
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
33.3%
Over 4.5
4.8%
Red cards

Home

10 matches
2.1
Team cards per match
1.8
Opponent cards per match
3.9
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
20.0%
Over 4.5
10.0%
Red cards

Away

11 matches
2.5
Team cards per match
1.8
Opponent cards per match
4.4
Total cards per match
72.7%
Over 3.5
45.5%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.28
Opponents' average PPG
17.3
Opponents' average position
Easier than average

Over its last 10 games, Chicago Fire faced opponents averaging 1.28 points per game and an average standings position of No. 17.3 in a 30-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a easier than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Soccer games
Toronto
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Inter Miami
Chicago Fire
New England Revolution
Nashville SC
Chicago Fire
Charlotte
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Match suspended or postponed
Vancouver Whitecaps
Chicago Fire
New York City
Chicago Fire
Philadelphia Union
New England Revolution
Chicago Fire
Atlanta United FC
Chicago Fire

FAQ

What is Chicago Fire's recent form?

Chicago Fire has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.76 points per game this season.

Where is Chicago Fire in the MLS standings?

Chicago Fire is No. 5 with 37 points.

How many goals does Chicago Fire score per game?

Chicago Fire scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 1.33. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Chicago Fire's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 71% of Chicago Fire's games, while 76% finish with at least three goals. Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 29% of games.

Who does Chicago Fire play next?

Chicago Fire's next game is Toronto vs. Chicago Fire on September 5, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Chicago Fire stats and betting picks?

This page covers Chicago Fire's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.