Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC

Chicago Fire host Los Angeles FC in this MLS match at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 10 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Write Off LAFC For This Clash

Our stake will be split when taking LAFC +0.25 at odds of 1.68 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Chicago.

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Goalless Draw When Teams Last Clashed

The last MLS game involving Chicago Fire saw them triumph 1-0 at home. This victory over New York Red Bulls at Soldier Field made it back-to-back league wins. The Fire had 51% possession and managed seven shots on target, with Hugo Cuypers scoring the winner just before half-time.

Los Angeles FC were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Portland Timbers by a 1-0 scoreline at BMO Stadium. Steven Cherundolo's team had three shots on goal and boasted 55% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

BMO Stadium played host to the last head-to-head when home team LAFC drew 0-0 with Chicago.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Los Angeles FC	28	13	8	7	53	36	17	53:36	47
14	Chicago Fire	29	12	6	11	54	53	1	54:53	42

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Chicago have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Gregg Berhalter's side have averaged 50.0% possession and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.1 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Hugo Cuypers leads the way with 6 goals, while Philip Zinckernagel and Tom Barlow have scored 5 and 3 respectively. Philip Zinckernagel is the leading assists maker on 5.

LAFC have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, averaging 5.6 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 2.0 goals. The Black and Gold average 57.5% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 6.6 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Denis Bouanga has recorded 8 goals, Nathan Ordaz 3, with Javairo Dilrosun and Olivier Giroud both managing 2. Denis Bouanga has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Carlos Teran, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Sergio Oregel, Dje D'Avilla, Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Sergi Palencia, Nkosi Tafari, Eddie Segura, Ryan Hollingshead, Mathieu Choiniere, Igor Jesus, Marco Delgado, David Martinez, Timothy Tillman, Nathan Ordaz.

Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with LAFC at 1.68 in this MLS match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

The football tipsters at jeetwin24.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the MLS form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by LAFC in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by LAFC in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by LAFC in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 13 of their last 17 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 7 of their last 10 games at home.

LAFC +0.25 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 1 - 2 LAFC

LAFC can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the 9.00 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

LAFC Under 4.5 Corners

LAFC have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in three straight games, with Chicago conceding under 4.5 corners in the past six home matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back LAFC to go under the Team Corners line at a price of 1.83.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

8.90 4.80 4.10

Home

8.00 5.00 3.00

Away

10.40 4.40 6.00

LAFC

Total

7.50 3.80 3.70

Home

7.60 4.50 3.10

Away

10.30 3.70 6.60

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Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies

With a roughly 43% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their 2.30 betting odds for Chicago Fire winning this MLS clash. For those wanting to back Los Angeles FC, you will find 2.85 about this outsider.

Should you want to back Chicago to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is 1.67 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents LAFC have been chalked up at 2.02.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at 1.46 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Dénis Bouanga Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Dénis Bouanga is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at 4.90 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at 2.35.

Four Home Defeats for Chicago in Previous Ten

Chicago have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

LAFC have not tasted an away defeat in five straight matches. Steven Cherundolo's team have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Chicago Fire Home Stats		3-3-4	2.20	1.00	1.20	4	6	5	5
Los Angeles FC Away Stats		2-4-4	3.70	1.60	2.10	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Chicago Fire vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Chicago vs LAFC, check the team news first. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS, along with current injury news.

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