Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer
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by Carlos Zabala | in Major League Soccer Picks
After a long World Cup break, MLS resumes with the match between Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps, which will take place at Soldier Field. The Canadian team won both of its matches this year against opponents from the other conference; meanwhile, Chicago Fire, with goals from Lod and Gutman, defeated Toronto FC before the break to climb to third place in their conference.
The Vancouver Whitecaps are neck and neck in the MLS Supporters' Shield race against Nashville SC. After White scored a first-half brace in the 4-2 victory against San Diego FC, the Caps, in the midst of the World Cup, played the quarterfinals of the Canadian Championship and eliminated Cavalry 5-1 on aggregate. Jesper Sorensen's men score a good number of goals, and Nashville is the only team that has conceded fewer goals so far.
This would be the first time in 2026 that the Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Fire face each other. The last three times these two teams have met, the visiting team has won.
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Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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32 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | +22 |
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5
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26 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +11 |
Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 23, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 16, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 13, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 2, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 29, 2026 - US Open Cup
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 23, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 2, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 29, 2026 - US Open Cup
Apr 25, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 16, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 13, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 14, 2026 - US Open Cup
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 13, 2026 - Canadian Championship
Jul 8, 2026 - Canadian Championship
May 23, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 16, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 13, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 8, 2026 - Canadian Championship
Apr 25, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 17, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 13, 2026 - Canadian Championship
May 23, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 16, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 13, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
May 2, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Chicago Fire against Vancouver Whitecaps : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 7, 2018 - Major League Soccer
Jul 1, 2017 - Major League Soccer
Missing players
L. Barroso
MidfielderA. Saletros
A. Franco
S. Oregel
ForwardJ. Bamba
S. Adekugbe
B. Halbouni
MidfielderE. Sabbi
ForwardC. Sabaly
Most goals and assists
Chicago Fire
Vancouver Whitecaps
H. Cuypers
(13 Goals)
B. White
(10 Goals)
P. Zinckernagel
(7 Assists)
S. Berhalter
(4 Assists)
Chicago Fire - Vancouver Whitecaps Key Points
- Vancouver Whitecaps had 21 shots in their last victory against San Diego FC
- Chicago Fire committed 12 fouls in their last MLS match
- Chicago Fire's Cuypers leads MLS in goals with 13 this season
- Vancouver Whitecaps generated an xG of 4.52 in their last MLS match
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Our Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
The Whitecaps generate a frenetic attack; they are a particularly adept team at connecting on the run, scoring on counter-attacks, and having an optimal transition from defense to attack. Even so, they are dealing with significant absences, such as that of their captain, Ryan Gauld.
On the Chicago Fire side, Saletros and Oregel are questionable. Although the Chicago Fire have made obvious progress compared to last season, they have been beatable this year at Soldier Field; the New York Red Bulls and Cincinnati in May claimed points against the Windy City team there.
Our prediction for Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps is: Vancouver Whitecaps to win.
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