MLS: Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC Preview, Odds, Picks (May 23)
- Chicago vs. Toronto odds favor the home side at -200.
- Chicago Fire has back-to-back wins.
- Toronto FC is without a win for the last 7 MLS fixtures.
While Chicago chases the top spot in the East, Toronto is trying to reach the playoffs. The situation in the MLS standings forces both teams to attack and go for three points.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch: MLS Season Pass, Apple TV
Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC Odds
Game Preview
The Fire had three losses in a row, counting the one in the US Open Cup, but rebounded with back-to-back road wins. After beating DC United, they would thrash Montreal in Canada, 0-2.
However, this team is yet to post a triumph at Soldier Field, losing the past three events there. When it comes to the efficiency of those home meetings, 4 in a row had seen three or more hits.
Toronto’s form is very poor. Three defeats in a row (including the one in the Canadian championship), and 7 straight MLS contests in which Robin Fraser and his crew couldn’t triumph.
They are scoring a lot, and the offense delivers, but the defense is terrible, which is why they aren’t posting better results. Believe it or not, both teams have scored in Toronto’s last 10 MLS games. In 7 of those, the fans saw three or more goals.
Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC Head to Head
Fire hosted Toronto in October 2025, when the two teams played 2-2. Three of their previous 4 matches saw both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals.
Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC Predictions
Fire has the MLS top goalscorer, Hugo Cuypers, with 13, who is fantastic. That, along with the current form, will be their main edge over Toronto, whose defense is very unstable. That’s why we have to bet on the hosts.
Free MLS Pick: Chicago Fire
