Chicago Fire (3-8-6) travel to face off against Toronto (7-7-3) on Saturday, June 15th. This match will be played at BMO Field in Toronto, ON. Chicago Fire is coming off a win in their previous match, while Toronto played to a draw vs. Chicago Fire. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.

Chicago Fire vs Toronto

Chicago Fire Is Coming Off A Win

The Chicago Fire will be looking to build off their 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy. This match took place on their home pitch, and they were the slight favorite at +130. The three combined goals were just below the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Chicago’s attack took a total of 11 shots, four of which were on target. They needed these two goals to offset a strong performance by the Galaxy’s defense, who blocked one shot and had five defensive corners.

Offensively, Brian Gutierrez and Hugo Cuypers were the two players to score, with Gutierrez also picking up the assist on Cuypers’ score. Gutierrez took a total of four shots and one corner kick.

The Chicago Fire are looking to get back on track as they take on Toronto on the road. So far this season, the Fire have struggled, going just 3-8-6, which has them sitting in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. They have been unable to find success on the road, going 0-3-4. Over their last five matches, the Fire have just one win, going 1-2-2. Following this match, they will take on Orlando City SC on the road on June 22nd.

Toronto Is Coming Off A Draw

In their last match, Toronto played to a draw vs. D.C. United SC, with the match taking place on the road. Toronto was the heavy underdog in this match, with a money line payout of +300. The four combined goals surpassed the line of 3.5 goals.

Toronto’s offensive attack scored two times on just three total shots on goal. They took a total of 10 shots, and three of their four corners came in the first half. Federico Bernardeschi was the only player to both score and have an assist.

On the defensive end, Toronto allowed a total of 20 shots and eight shots on goal, with Sean Johnson making six saves. The club’s defenders blocked four shots and intercepted six passes.

As Toronto prepares for their match against the Chicago Fire, they will be looking to snap their two-match draw streak. So far this season, Toronto has been favored in seven matches, going 5-2 in those contests. Overall, they sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference, tied with the Columbus Crew at 24 points. Over their last five matches, Toronto has just one win, going 1-2-2. Following this match, they will be back at home on June 19th to take on Nashville SC.

Chicago Fire Offense Breakdown

The Chicago Fire’s offense has been led by Hugo Cuypers, who has scored five goals this season, which is the 29th best mark in MLS. Cuypers also leads the team in shots on goal, with 16, which is 22nd in the league. Brian Gutiérrez has been the team’s top playmaker, as he has two assists, which is 83rd in MLS, and four goals, which is 52nd in the league. This season, the Fire have averaged 1.0 goals per match, which is 26th in the league, and they have taken 3.8 shots on goal per match, which is 25th in MLS.

Toronto Offense Breakdown

So far this season, Toronto has scored 1.5 goals per match, which is 15th in the league. Federico Bernardeschi has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net seven times, which is 15th in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, with 23, which is ninth in the league. Overall, Toronto is 16th in the MLS in shots on goal and 23rd in corner kicks. They have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches.

Chicago Fire Defense Breakdown

The Chicago Fire’s defense has been struggling this season, as they are 22nd in goals allowed per match (1.7). However, they have been playing better of late, as they have given up just one goal in each of their last three matches. This includes a match against the 3rd ranked offense in the LA Galaxy. Christopher Brady has started 16 matches this season and is 5th in MLS with 55 saves. He has just two clean sheets on the year.

Toronto Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against the Chicago Fire, the Toronto defense is 19th in MLS, allowing 1.5 goals per match. Over their last four matches, they have given up seven goals (1.8). They are 11th in blocked shots and 18th in interceptions. Keeper Sean Johnson is 8th in clean sheets this season with four. He is 24th in saves and has given up seven goals over his last four starts.

Chicago Fire vs Toronto Prediction

With Lorenzo Insigne as our top projected goal scorer, we have this one finishing in a 1-1 draw between the Chicago Fire and Toronto. Coming into the match, both clubs are near the bottom of the league in terms of scoring, but Toronto has been slightly better on offense. Our projections have Toronto taking 14 shots overall and four shots on goal, compared to nine shots and three shots on goal for the Fire.

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