Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 20 August the Major League Soccer brings Orlando City SC against Chicago Fire at Exploria Stadium. Kick-off: 00:30 WAT. In the table, Orlando City SC are 8th, upper half, on 46 points after 34 matches; Chicago Fire are 4th (among the top four) with 55.
Current form
Orlando City SC, last 5: DDLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with FC Cincinnati, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Chicago Fire, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Portland Timbers, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Momentum favours Chicago Fire, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.3 for Orlando City SC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Orlando City SC 1.7 xG, Chicago Fire 1.9 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 69% and GG at 70%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Orlando City SC 37%, draw 19%, Chicago Fire 44%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.35.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Orlando City SC 1–1 Chicago Fire. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Orlando City SC37%fair 2.72 · @2.66
Draw19%fair 5.25 · @4.10
Chicago Fire44%fair 2.26 · @2.22
3.62Expected goals
1.71Orlando City SC xG
1.90Chicago Fire xG
70%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
1–35%
0–15%
From our goals model: Orlando City SC 1.7 – 1.9 Chicago Fire expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chicago Fire to win✓
44%
2.26
2.22
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.43
1.35
Draw no bet
Chicago Fire (draw no bet)✓
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Orlando City SC +1 (Asian handicap)
71%
1.41
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.16
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
1.83
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.35
First team to score
Chicago Fire to score first✓
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.82
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chicago Fire / FT Chicago Fire✓
26%
3.82
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
8%
12.00
–
Recent results
Orlando City SC – last 6
DDLWLW
16 Aug
vs FC Cincinnati
1–1
D
13 Aug
vs Atletico San Luis
2–2
D
8 Aug
vs Leon
1–2
L
6 Aug
@ Monterrey
2–1
W
2 Aug
@ New York Red Bulls
2–3
L
26 Jul
vs Nashville SC
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Chicago Fire – last 6
WWWWWL
16 Aug
vs Portland Timbers
2–1
W
14 Aug
@ Cruz Azul
2–1
W
10 Aug
vs Santos Laguna
3–1
W
7 Aug
vs Necaxa
2–0
W
2 Aug
vs Charlotte
2–1
W
26 Jul
@ New York City FC
1–3
L
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Orlando City SC and Chicago Fire.
What is the prediction for Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire?
On our numbers Orlando City SC have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Chicago Fire 44%.
How many goals will there be in Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire?
Our predicted score is Orlando City SC 1–1 Chicago Fire, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire?
Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Exploria Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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