Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction: Bet on corners

Toronto FC finally got their much needed win in their last game after a series of poor results. They defeated DC United 2-1 in a hot contest that lasted over 90 minutes. In this match, they welcome Chicago Fire to the BMO Field for the 16th match of the campaign.

Chicago Fire are having a similar experience as Toronto FC here. They have also had a poor run of games in their recent matches. They played their last game against New England Revolution and drew 3-3.

Toronto FC and Chicago Fire are both in the eastern conference division on the same points but in different positions. Chicago Fire are 12th with 16 points, while Toronto FC are 14th with 16 points.

Toronto FC (WLDLL)

Toronto FC can breathe a sigh of relief after grabbing a win after a run of poor results in the game leading to the last match. That was their first win in 6 games in all competitions. In their last 5 matches, they had 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw.

Their home form is also poor this season, as they have won 3 of their last 8 matches at home in the MLS. with the other results ending in 4 draws and 1 defeat. Their most recent home game was against DC United and they won 2-1.

Toronto FC played an exciting game against DC United in the last game and they had to fight hard for the win. Toronto FC were ahead in the first half by a single goal scored in the 14th minute by Deandre Kerr in the 14th minute. In the second half, they went further ahead with the second goal in the 72nd minute by Kosi Thompson. DC United were able to pull one back through Christian Benteke in the 87th minute, but Toronto FC held onto the lead for the remaining parts of the game to get all 3 points at full time. According to statistics, Toronto FC had 42% possession, 5 shots on target and 3 corner kicks in that game.

Toronto FC are currently in 14th place in the eastern conference table, with 16 points and a goal ratio of 15:19. They had 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats in all 15 matches played so far.

Chicago Fire (DWDLW)

Chicago Fire come into this game with a slight better stats compared to the hosts. In their last 5 games they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Their most recent game ended in a 3-3 against New England Revolution away from home. Chicago Fire have a very poor form away from home this season as they have picked up just 1 win in 6 home games this season. Their most recent home game was the 3-3 draw with New England Revolution last week.

Chicago Fire and New England Revolution played an exciting game the last time they met. In the first half, they played to a 2-2 draw. Chicago Fire were first to score two goals in the 10th and 22nd minutes. Georgios Koutsaias scored the first goal and Andrew Farrell scored an own goal. Then New England Revolution equalized in the 38th and 40th minutes through Noel Buck and Bobby Wood. In the second half, Maren Haile-Selaassie put Chicago Fire back ahead with a goal in the 78th minute but they couldn’t hold on as Jozy Altidore put the teams level with the equalizer in the 83rd. The game ended that way at full time. According to statistics, Chicago Fire had 47% possession, 3 shots on target and 4 corner kicks.

Chicago Fire are currently 12th in the eastern conference with 16 points and a goal ratio of 21:24. They played 14 games this season and had 3 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats.

Team streak: No losses (3), more than 2.5 goals (5/7), first to score (5/6), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Head to Head

Toronto FC and Chicago Fire had faced each other 20 times before now. Toronto FC won 12 games, while Chicago Fire won 4 and 4 matches ended in a draw.

• There were less than 4.5 cards in 5/7 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 6/7 meetings.

Expert Analysis and Betting Tips

Toronto FC scored 15 goals and conceded 19 in 15 games this season. They scored an average of 1.0 goals per game and had a 10% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.2 chances per game and played an average of 9.7 shots per game. They played an average of 3.6 shots on target per game and an average of 4.2 corners per game. They managed to concede an average of 1.3 goals per game and they have kept 5 clean sheets.

Chicago Fire have scored 21 goals and conceded 24 in 14 games this season. They scored an average of 1.5 goals per game and had a 14% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.8 chances per game and played an average of 10.6 shots per game. They played an average of 3.2 shots on target per game and an average of 4.1 corners per game. They managed to concede an average of 1.7 goals per game and they have kept 2 clean sheets.

Betting Tips: -

• Under 9.5 Corners at 1.875 Odds
• Team 1 to Score Goal 1 at 1.77 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals 1.72 Odds