Football · USA MLS · 17/07, 02:30

Prediction: Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.33Total
Chicago Fire1.6
Vancouver Whitecaps1.74
1X2
35% 25% 41%
Chicago Fire Draw Vancouver Whitecaps
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 57% Both teams to score 58%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Chicago Fire 6-1-3 (W-D-L)
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Vancouver Whitecaps 7-2-1 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Chicago Fire 2–1–3 Vancouver Whitecaps (6 last)
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Chicago Fire 1531 · Vancouver Whitecaps 1575
Chicago FireDrawVancouver Whitecaps
Our model35%25%41%
Market34%25%40%
Estimated total (ours) 3.33 goals · Bet365 line 3.25

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 67%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Vancouver Whitecaps (rating 1531 vs 1575).
  • H2H favours Vancouver Whitecaps: 3-1-2.
  • High corners: 10.7 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 9.2 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Chicago FireVancouver Whitecaps
Goals for / against (FT)2.2 / 1.42.4 / 1.1
Goals for / against (HT)0.9 / 0.61.2 / 0.6
Half-time result (W/D/L)40/40/20%50/30/20%
Corners (HT / FT)1.7 / 4.83.5 / 5.9
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.8 / 0.24.4 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Chicago Fire 213 Vancouver Whitecaps

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DateHomeScoreAway
23/03/25
USA MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps1-3
HT 1-1
Chicago Fire
31/08/23
USA MLS
Chicago Fire0-1
HT 0-1
Vancouver Whitecaps
24/07/22
USA MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps1-3
HT 0-1
Chicago Fire
23/07/20
USA MLS is Back Tournament
Chicago Fire0-2
HT 0-0
Vancouver Whitecaps
13/04/19
USA MLS
Chicago Fire1-1
HT 0-0
Vancouver Whitecaps
08/07/18
USA MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps3-2
HT 1-1
Chicago Fire

Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Western Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 141022 341232
2 San Jose Earthquakes 151023 341532
3 Real Salt Lake 14824 261926
4 FC Dallas 15744 302225
5 Los Angeles FC 15735 241724
6 Seattle Sounders 13733 171124
7 Houston Dynamo 14716 192322
8 Minnesota United 15645 182222
9 LA Galaxy 15555 222220
10 San Diego FC 15456 302717
11 Colorado Rapids 15519 252416
12 St. Louis City SC 14446 162016
13 Portland Timbers 14428 222814
14 Austin FC 15357 193114
15 Sporting Kansas City 14329 143611

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Chicago Fire

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
24/05 Toronto FC
USA MLS
1-1 2-1 37 W
16/05 CF Montreal
USA MLS
1-0 2-0 37 W
14/05 DC United
USA MLS
0-1 3-1 85 W
09/05 New York Red Bulls
USA MLS
0-1 1-3 64 L
03/05 FC Cincinnati
USA MLS
2-2 2-3 105 L
30/04 St. Louis City SC
USA US Open Cup
0-0 1-2 55 L
26/04 Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS
0-0 5-0 41 W
19/04 FC Cincinnati
USA MLS
2-1 3-3 17 D
15/04 Detroit City FC
USA US Open Cup
2-0 2-1 26 W
12/04 Atlanta United
USA MLS
1-0 1-0 63 W

Vancouver Whitecaps

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
09/07 Cavalry FC
Canada Championships
1-1 4-1 74 W
24/05 San Diego FC
USA MLS
2-0 4-2 46 W
17/05 Houston Dynamo
USA MLS
0-0 0-1 36 L
14/05 FC Dallas
USA MLS
2-1 3-2 67 W
10/05 San Jose Earthquakes
USA MLS
0-1 1-1 44 D
03/05 LA Galaxy
USA MLS
0-0 1-1 210 D
26/04 Colorado Rapids
USA MLS
2-1 3-1 82 W
18/04 Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS
3-0 3-0 63 W
12/04 New York City FC
USA MLS
1-0 2-0 122 W
05/04 Portland Timbers
USA MLS
1-2 3-2 72 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Vancouver Whitecaps win (41%). Probabilities: Chicago Fire 35%, draw 25%, Vancouver Whitecaps 41%.

How many goals are expected in Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

The model expects 3.33 goals (Chicago Fire 1.6 · Vancouver Whitecaps 1.74), with a 52% chance of under 3.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

The model gives a 58% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.