Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for MLS Match (Don't Expect Fireworks at Soldier Field)

The 2023 MLS season continues on Saturday with an exciting showdown between Chicago Fire (7-7-8, 29 points) and Toronto FC (3-10-10, 19 points).

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Match Info

2023 MLS Regular Season Game
Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Soldier Field — Chicago, Illinois
Coverage: Apple TV

Three first-half goals were all Chicago needed to pick up a 3-0 win over CF Montreal earlier this week. Meanwhile, Toronto's losing streak was extended to five straight games with last weekend's 1-0 loss to St. Louis City.

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Odds & Spread

All MLS betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: CHI: (-160) | TOR: (+390) | Draw (+270)
Spread: CHI: -1 (+185) | TOR: +1 (+125)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (-122) | Under: (+100)
Team to Score the First Goal: CHI: (-220) | TOR: (+195) I NO GOALS: (+1200)

Chicago enters this contest as the slight home favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Over favored at -122 odds.

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Betting Trends

- Chicago and Toronto played to a 0-0 draw in the most recent matchup on May 31, 2023.
- Chicago sits ninth in the Eastern Conference with a 7-7-8 (W-L-D) record in 2023.
- Toronto sits 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 3-10-10 (W-L-D) record in 2023.
- Chicago is 4-1-0 (W-L-D) in its last five matches.
- Toronto is 0-5-0 (W-L-D) in its last five matches.

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Prediction & Pick

Toronto doesn't look like a team poised to break out of its slump. The Reds have gotten slaughtered during their skid, getting shut out four times while being outscored 11-1 on aggregate. In fact, Toronto also experienced three consecutive draws before its losing streak, meaning it hasn't won a match since May 27 — an eight-match span.

Chicago is far from flawless, but it at least has four wins in its previous five outings. The Fire have also been playing well at Soldier Field, winning their last two home matches 4-0 on aggregate. The chances of that trend continuing look promising considering that Chicago beat Toronto 2-0 the last time they met in the Windy City back in July 2022.

I'm taking Chicago to keep up its winning ways on Saturday night. The Fire scored three goals in the first 33 minutes against Montreal and if they can get off to another quick start, it'll be too much for the Reds to handle. Until Toronto starts making real progress, the Canadian club is fade-worthy more often than not.

Final Score Prediction: Chicago: 2 | Toronto: 0

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Best Bet

There likely won't be a ton of offense tonight, making the Under on the 2.5-goal total the best bet. After all, Chicago only scored an average of 1.1 goals in its previous nine games while Toronto averaged 0.4 in its last eight. Considering that the two played to a 0-0 draw just over a month ago, it's best to keep offensive expectations low.

Bet: Under 2.5 Total Goals (+100)

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