Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 10/4/25, 4:38 PM  by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks

The MLS match between Chicago Fire and Toronto FC is slated for this Saturday at Soldier Field. Chicago come into this fixture with momentum, having claimed seven victories in their last ten outings. Under Gregg Berhalter they play a high pressing 3-4-3 system, creating an average of roughly two goals per match and nearly fourteen shots per game. Chicago have been particularly strong at home, winning five of their recent home games.

In their last five matches they beat Minnesota United 3-0 on September 21, edged St. Louis City 3-2 on August 17 and blanked Inter Miami 2-0 on July 19. A blip occurred on August 23 when Philadelphia thrashed them 4-0, but overall they have amassed fifteen wins, eleven losses and six draws, securing a playoff berth. Their ability to control possession with an 85 percent pass accuracy helps them dictate tempo and seize attacking opportunities.

Toronto FC arrive in Chicago with a far less convincing record. Under coach Robin Fraser they set up in a 4-3-3 but have struggled to turn solid defensive work into wins. They average less than a goal per match and manage around ten shots per game, indicating issues in the final third.

Remarkably, Toronto have recorded seven draws in their last ten games and have not lost since July 26, yet they also have not won since July 16. Their last five fixtures highlight the problem: 1-1 stalemates with Columbus, New England and Inter Miami, a 0-0 draw with Atlanta, and another 1-1 draw with Columbus.

Over those six consecutive draws Toronto conceded only five goals, reflecting a resilient defense and a reliable goalkeeper. However, their overall record of five wins, 13 losses and 13 draws leaves them far down the Eastern Conference standings, out of the playoff picture.