Venue & Event Details
Venue: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Kickoff: 5:30 PM CT (6:30 PM ET)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), FS1
Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 58°F at kickoff, light winds (6–8 mph), no rain expected – ideal fall soccer conditions.
Injury Report
Chicago Fire FC: No major injuries reported; full attacking unit available.
Orlando City SC: No significant injuries; Martin Ojeda and Luis Muriel both fit.
Key Player Matchups
Hugo Cuypers (CHI): 17 goals, 41 shots – Chicago’s top finisher.
Philip Zinckernagel (CHI): 15 goals, 42 shots – secondary scoring threat.
Brian Gutiérrez (CHI): 38 chances created, 4 assists – creative hub.
Martin Ojeda (ORL): 16 goals, 11 assists, 68 chances created – Orlando’s most dangerous playmaker.
Luis Muriel (ORL): 9 goals, 52 shots – veteran striker who can punish defensive lapses.
Team Forms
Chicago Fire:
Last 5: W-W-W-D-D
Scored 68 goals (2.0 per game, 2nd MLS).
Conceded 60 goals (1.8 per game, 24th MLS).
Trend: High-scoring, defensively vulnerable, but unbeaten in last five.
Orlando City:
Last 5: D-D-L-L
Scored 63 goals (1.9 per game, 6th MLS).
Conceded 51 goals (1.5 per game, 16th MLS).
Trend: Winless in last four, defensive lapses late in matches.
Series History
All-time meetings: 23
Chicago wins: 7
Orlando wins: 8
Draws: 8
2025 season: Chicago won 3-1 at home, earlier meeting ended 0-0.
Chicago ended an 8-game winless streak vs Orlando with that May victory.
Betting Trends:
Chicago unbeaten in last 5 (3W, 2D).
Orlando winless in last 4 (0W, 2D, 2L).
Chicago games have gone Over 3.5 in 20 matches this season.
Orlando games have gone Over 3.5 in 15 matches this season.
Historical Betting Results
Chicago: 8 wins as favorite in 16 opportunities this season.
Orlando: 3 wins in 8 matches as underdog.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Hit in 4 of last 5 Chicago matches.
MATCH ODDS
Chicago Fire FC – 110 Draw + 250 Orlando City SC + 240
Over 3.5 – 175 Under 3.5 + 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
