The Chicago Fire have moved into the top 10 of the Eastern Conference by stringing together a number of recent wins. The Fire are now in a position to continue to add onto that as struggling Toronto FC comes to Soldier Field. The Reds haven’t picked up a win since May and are hanging on by a thread to staying out of the MLS’ basement.
Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC Information
Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC
Location of the game: Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 15. 8:30 p.m.
How to watch: MLS League Pass
Recent Scores
Chicago has gained some ground in the MLS standings recently. The Fire have won two straight games, including a 3-0 victory over the Montreal Impact on Wednesday night. Toronto have picked up a win in MLS play since May 27. The Reds are on an eight-game winless streak, including five consecutive losses, with the most recent being a 1-0 defeat to St. Louis.
Chicago Fire FC vs. Toronto FC Betting Analysis
Chicago Needs to Tighten the Ship on Defense
While the Fire have made some serious progress recently, their advanced stat numbers aren’t great despite winning four of their last five matches. People looking at Chicago Fire vs Toronto best bets will see that despite shutting out their last two opponents, the Fire had an xGA of 3.6 compared to an xG of 1.9.
Despite that, MLS odds show Chicago won both games by a combined score of 4-0. The Fire have shown they have a variety of offenses that can keep up with many other teams in the league. Kei Kamara leads the team with five goals scored, while Fabian Herbers and Maren Haile-Selassie both have four apiece.
The Reds’ Struggle to Generate an Effective Attack
This has been a tough stretch of the MLS schedule for Toronto FC. The Reds haven’t been able to generate much of an effective attack on offense. Toronto has only scored 18 goals in 23 matches this season. People making Chicago Fire vs Toronto best bets will see when the Reds score it usually comes from the same three players.
Italians Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Insigne have scored three goals apiece or Toronto FC. Canadian Deandre Kerr has also scored three times for the Reds. Toronto will need more from the guys at the top of the lineup if it is going to get more wins on the MLS schedule.
Key Injuries
Neither team has any new notable players on the injury report.
Chicago Fire FC vs. Toronto FC Betting Preview
Moneyline: MLS odds show that the Fire are -141 on the three-way moneyline. The game is +290 to end in a draw, and Toronto is +400 to win.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Betting both teams to score is -132 for yes and +102 for no.
Chicago Fire FC vs. Toronto FC Betting Prediction
Making MLS picks on this game will show that Chicago has played itself in a position to be a serious contender to make the MLS playoffs. The Fire have picked up a number of wins recently, but still need to be focused as the numbers show they may have been fortunate to pick up so many points.
Anyone making Chicago Fire vs Toronto best bets can count on the Fire pushing the pace in this game. Chicago won’t want to give away a single point to a Toronto side that has struggled mightily recently.
- The Fire will find a way to put up goals and grab a victory.
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