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MLS Match Preview: Chicago Fire FC (15-11-8) vs. Orlando City SC (14-9-11)

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

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