Stadium: Soldier Field
Time: 13.07.2025, 03:30 AM
Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 13 July 2025
The inconsistent Chicago Fire FC will face off against San Diego FC at Soldier Field on Sunday. The visitors were on a decent run until their recent setback, and they’ll be keen to flip the script against their opponent later this week. For the hosts, a win means they’ll move to the playoff spot on the log, while the guests must win to reduce the deficit at the top of the log.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Chicago Fire FC: form and statistics
Last five games: WLLWL
Gregg Berhalter’s men were unable to maintain their momentum as they bowed to another loss on the road. Chicago Fire FC were overwhelmed by FC Cincinnati, who opened the scoreboard in the 19th minute through Evander. Chicago Fire FC were on the losing end at the break as they managed just a shot at goal. They conceded the second goal after the break, but Philip Zinkernagel reduced the deficit minutes later. Unfortunately, Chicago Fire FC couldn’t find a leveller as they lost (2-1) against FC Cincinnati.
The defeat was after their (3-2) victory over Charlotte FC on their home ground.
The Men in Red have scored thirty-nine times this season (39), and are the fifth team to have scored more in the MLS. Chicago Fire have picked up six points from a combined fifteen, scoring seventeen and conceding seven times.
Chicago Fire FC have managed seven wins (8), lost five (8), and shared the spoils four times (4). They have picked up twenty-eight points from a combined sixty, conceding thirty-six (36) times.
The Chicago Fire have managed two victories on their home turf this season, scoring ten and conceding twelve.
Chicago Fire FC Lineup
Despite their dominance in the opposition's box, the Chicago Fire are one of the teams with the most goals conceded this season. The Chicago Fire are going to allow Cuypers to lead the line, with Zinckernagel supporting the attacks.
Chicago Fire FC Potential Starting Eleven (4-3-3)
Jeffery Gal— Barroso, Rogers, Elliott, Andrew Gutman—Oregal, Gutierrez, Pineda—Zinckernagel, Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba,
Out: Teran, David Poreba, Chris Mueller, Acousta, Brady, Koume
Head coach: Gregg Berhalter
San Diego FC: form and statistics
Last five games: WWWWL
The guests' four consecutive winning run ended following their slim (3-4) loss against the Houston Dynamo on their ground. San Diego marched into the game with the aim of securing their thirteenth win of the season, but they were overwhelmed by an attacking, blazing opponent. San Diego was the team that broke the deadlock; however, the guests responded twice before the break to take the lead away from home. Some minutes into the second half, San Diego FC leveled when Bombino found the back of the net. San Diego FC took the lead again in the 67th minute; this time, they were in control of the game. Unfortunately, three minutes before the end of the regular time, Houston Dynamo pulled up a surprise stunt, scoring twice to secure the maximum points. It was a devastating performance from San Diego, which had been flawless in recent games until the (2-4) loss in front of their home supporters. Before the loss, Mikey Varas’s men recorded four wins, although they only kept a cleansheet.
San Diego FC have picked up thirty-nine points from a combined sixty, scoring forty-four (45) and conceding twenty-nine (29).
San Diego FC have recorded six wins and shared the spoils four times across their previous ten matches. They have scored the second-most goals (22) when playing away from home this campaign.
San Diego FC Lineup
It was a disastrous display from the backline against Houston Dynamo, and coach Mikey Varas will be keen to adjust against a dangerous opponent later this weekend. The starting eleven will remain the same, but we expect some tactical discipline this time.
San Diego Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3)
CJ dos Santos—Verhoeven, Christopher MCVey, McNair, Luca Bombino—Anibal Godoy, Jeppe Tverskov, Valakari —Dreyer, Hirving Lozano, Mighten
Out: Saidi, Ingvartsen, Diop, Kumado
Head coach: Mikey Varas
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Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC: head to head statistics
Both teams will play against each other for the first time in their history, and we expect nothing but an entertaining game with goals at both ends.
Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC: Betting Tips & Odds
- Four of the last five San Diego FC matches have produced more than two goals. You can try out a total of over 2.5 goals here, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker for 1.50.
- BTTS have surfaced in Chicago Fire FC's eight of their last ten MLS games. Both teams to get a goal apiece is available on the Bet365 bookmaker for 1.47.
- San Diego are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions on the road, and 2.55 have been allocated for them to secure the maximum points on the Betway bookmaker.
- Chicago Fire FC has not kept a clean sheet in their last eleven MLS matches. On the Betway bookmaker website, 1.35 has been allocated to the San Diego FC to get at least a goal here.
Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC match prediction 13 July 2025
Chicago Fire FC were outplayed by their opponents in a recent game, and they’ll be keen to rewrite their mistakes later this weekend. After the loss against FC Cincinnati, Chicago Fire FC were knocked out of the US Open Cup against Minnesota United on the road.
Meanwhile, San Diego FC suffered a shocking loss on their ground against Houston Dynamo, despite leading at some points in the game. The loss ended their fantastic run of four consecutive victories, and they’ll strive to regain their status as one of the contenders for MLS title this campaign.
San Diego FC are the best attacking team in MLS this campaign, with over sixteen goals scored in their previous five matches. They’ll have to face a struggling but dangerous Chicago Fire FC side later this week.
Both teams will clash for the first time in the division, and games of this caliber won’t deny us goals. Both teams' defenses have let them down in recent games, while Chicago Fire FC played during the week, San Diego FC have a fully rested team. My money is on San Diego FC as they’ll attack their opponent from the start to end, especially after losing against Houston Dynamo on their home ground.
My prediction for this match is for San Diego FC to win either half with a coefficient of 2.04 on the Betway bookmaker.
My betting tip for this MLS game is for the visitors to score before the break for a coefficient of 1.85 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
My final tip for this game is an HT BTTS for a coefficient of 3.30 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
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