Chicago Fire
- Toronto FC have been below-par so far in MLS 2026, sitting 20th in the league with 14 points from 12 games compared to Chicago Fire’s 12th place from 17 points in 11 games.
- Gregg Berhalter has implemented his trademark shape-shifting, possession-first system in Chicago, with a tactical flexibility that allows them to build through midfield rotations, create numbers in the attack, and press the opposition when able.
Toronto FC
- Toronto FC are winless in their last five MLS 2026 games, including a current three-game losing streak.
- Toronto FC, by contrast, have been a much more rigid team under Robin Fraser, who sets up in a narrow block and focuses on defensive solidity, selective pressing and quick transitions.
- They have been lacking intensity in pressing, which has seen them concede too many goals on the road, where they have just one win in three attempts and six goals conceded.
Head-to-Head
Chicago Fire have a 3-0-2 record against Toronto FC in their last five MLS meetings, with the Canadian club winless in this fixture.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Emilio Aristizabal has been a bright spark in Toronto’s attack, scoring three of their last five goals.
- Hugo Cuypers is on fire for Chicago with 11 goals in eight MLS 2026 appearances, including three in his last five.
- Daniel Salloi has four goals in 12 MLS 2026 appearances and remains a constant threat to opposing defenses.
Betting Insights
- The odds for Over 2.5 goals at 1.46 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.62 are highlighted as attractive given the circumstances.
- Fire are tipped to get the win at odds of 1.51.
Prediction
- A wide Chicago Fire attack should be able to break through Toronto’s central block on Sunday, but they are likely to be exposed on the counter.
- The last meeting between these sides at Soldier Field was a 2-2 draw in the MLS 2025 season, but Toronto may have more to lose this time around.
- Chicago should have too much firepower in attack to lose this one.
