All roads lead to Soldier Field on as Chicago Fire FC (.) host Sporting Kansas City (.) in matchday 1 of the MLS — the association's top competition serves up a fixture that carries the full weight of top-flight football. Chicago Fire FC drew 3 - 3 against FC Cincinnati last time out and have scored 6 goals at home this season while conceding 2. Sporting Kansas City (.) suffered a loss they will want to put right against Vancouver Whitecaps (3 - 0), having won 1 of their last 8 games. Weighing up all available data, our AI model gives a 61% probability to Chicago Fire FC taking the points on home soil in the top flight.
Our Best Betting Tips for Matchday 1 of the MLS
Three-Way BetChicago Fire FC61%4/11·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals53%4/9·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipSporting Kansas City +1.5 Goals64%1/1·VelobetT&C's apply | +18
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Three-Way BetChicago Fire FC 61% · X 22% · Sporting Kansas City 17%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 50% · No 50%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 53% · Under 47%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 31% · Under 69%Correct Score1-012%2-011%2-110%
Best Chicago Fire FC vs Sporting Kansas City pre-match odds
ProbabilityChicago Fire FC61%Draw22%Sporting Kansas City17%
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1/343/1033/5Odd last updated:The latest results and performance in detail
Chicago Fire FC Form
Last 5 games
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Chicago Fire FC most recently faced FC Cincinnati, drawing the match 3 - 3. It was a result that left the squad with mixed feelings heading into this fixture.
The last 6 months have seen Chicago Fire FC play 8 competitive matches, winning 4 and losing 2. Of their 4 home games during this stretch, they have won 3 and lost 1. They have scored 12 goals at home and away combined, conceding 8.
A closer look at Chicago Fire FC's last 8 games reveals a side that has scored 12 goals and conceded 8. Their home performances stand out: 3 wins from 4 home fixtures, with 1 defeats — averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1 conceded per game.
Sporting Kansas City Form
Last 5 games
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On the previous matchday, Sporting Kansas City went up against Vancouver Whitecaps and suffered a defeat at 3 - 0. The result means there is added pressure to deliver a positive result at Soldier Field.
Sporting Kansas City's form over the past 6 months paints a clear picture: 1 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats from 8 games. Away from home, they have won 1 of 4 games, scoring 3 goals and conceding 10 on the road.
In their last 8 games, Sporting Kansas City have scored a total of 7 goals — an average of 0.88 per match. At the other end, they have conceded 20 goals, giving them an average of 2.5 against per game. Their away record in that period shows 1 wins from 4 games on the road.
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MLS
MLS Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville S.C. | 7 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 8 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC Home | 7 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 | Toronto FC | 8 | -1 | 12 |
Last Meetings
01/25/2025
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Sporting Kansas City
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07/29/2024
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Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC
2-1
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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