Chicago Fire
6/10Wins
1.9Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 6 available matches.
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Major League SoccerMatchweek 10THE MATCH CENTREChicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City match centre
90′ · Live
4:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
P. Zinckernagel51′
P. Zinckernagel65′
H. Cuypers73′
M. Haile-Selassie79′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate100.0%Chicago Fire
Draw0.0%at full time
Current result estimate0.0%Sporting Kansas City
Another goal8.0%before full time
Next goal: Chicago Fire 4.6% · no further goal 92.0% · Sporting Kansas City 3.4%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.Chicago FireSporting Kansas City
2.720Expected goals · API-Football0.360
5Shots on target1
15Total Shots6
70%Ball Possession30%
2Corner Kicks2
15Fouls15
1Yellow Cards0
—Red Cards—
0Goalkeeper Saves1
659Total passes284
600Passes accurate214
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Chicago Fire 0 reported
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Sporting Kansas City 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Sporting Kansas City
3/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Sporting Kansas City’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Chicago Fire
10 matchesResults6 wins · 1 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.9
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
FC CincinnatiAway · Major League Soccer3–3Detroit CityAway · US Open Cup2–1Atlanta United FCHome · Major League Soccer1–0Nashville SCHome · Major League Soccer1–0Philadelphia UnionAway · Major League Soccer2–1ChattanoogaHome · MLS Next Pro2–1Orlando City IIAway · MLS Next Pro1–2CF MontrealHome · Major League Soccer3–0Houston DynamoAway · Major League Soccer1–2Portland TimbersHome · Friendlies Clubs3–4
Sporting Kansas City
10 matchesResults3 wins · 1 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Vancouver WhitecapsAway · Major League Soccer0–3Colorado SpringsAway · US Open Cup0–3San Jose EarthquakesHome · Major League Soccer1–3Real Salt LakeAway · Major League Soccer1–3Los Angeles GalaxyAway · Major League Soccer2–1San DiegoHome · Major League Soccer0–1Columbus CrewHome · Major League Soccer2–2San Jose EarthquakesAway · Major League Soccer0–3AustinHome · Friendlies Clubs2–0New York City FCHome · Friendlies Clubs2–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Chicago Fire at home with Sporting Kansas City away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:49 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Major League Soccer · 2026/27 · all league matches
Chicago FireSporting Kansas City
8Matches played26
14Points earned21
4Wins6
1.5Goals scored / match1.2
1.0Goals conceded / match2.4
4Clean sheets1
1Failed to score9
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Chicago Fire at home with Sporting Kansas City away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Chicago Fire
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Mario Barcena
- 1
C. BradyG - 24
J. DeanD - 16
J. WatermanD - 3
J. ElliottD - 15
A. GutmanD - 42
D. D'AvillaM - 6
A. SaletrosM - 11
P. ZinckernagelM - 7
M. Haile-SelassieM - 12
P. DithejaneM - 9
H. CuypersF
Substitutes (9)
44 · J. Cohen
22 · M. Pineda
20 · J. Shokalook
27 · D. Borso
17 · R. Lod
14 · V. Radojevic
29 · D. Poreba
35 · S. Oregel
4 · M. Mbokazi
Sporting Kansas City
Confirmed formation3-4-3Raphael Wicky
- 1
J. PulskampG - 2
I. JamesD - 23
E. BartlowD - 15
J. MillerD - 8
J. DavisM - 4
L. JohnsenM - 6
M. GarciaM - 20
K. AgyabengM - 11
C. HarrisF - 9
D. JoveljicF - 7
CapitaF
Substitutes (9)
30 · S. Cleveland
12 · J. Kortkamp
93 · S. Suleymanov
17 · S. Afrifa
99 · J. Reid
16 · J. Bartlett
19 · T. Calheira
14 · M. Tschantret
28 · W. Meyer
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Chicago Fire
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brady | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 28 | — |
| Jonathan Dean | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 49 | 1 |
| Joel Waterman | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 103 | — |
| Jack Elliott | 90 | 7.9 | — | 1 | 2 | 99 | 1 |
| Andrew Gutman | 84 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | 57 | 2 |
| Dje Tah D'Avilla | 84 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 68 | 1 |
| Anton Saletros | 76 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 82 | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 76 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 37 | — |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 90 | 8.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 65 | — |
| Puso Dithejane | 61 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 22 | — |
| Hugo Cuypers | 90 | 7.3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 |
| Robin Lod | 29 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 16 | 1 |
| Sergio Oregel | 14 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 27 | 1 |
| Jason Shokalook | 14 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Viktor Radojević | 15 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Mauricio Pineda | 15 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — |
| Josh Cohen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dylan Borso | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Poreba | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sporting Kansas City
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pulskamp | 90 | 5.6 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — |
| Ian James | 75 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 21 | 1 |
| Ethan Bartlow | 90 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 36 | — |
| Jansen Miller | 90 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| Jacob Davis | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 16 | 4 |
| Lasse Berg Johnsen | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 37 | 2 |
| Manu García | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Kwaku Agyabeng | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 30 | 2 |
| Calvin Harris | 75 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Dejan Joveljić | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — |
| Capita | 86 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Wyatt Meyer | 15 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 10 | 1 |
| Stephen Afrifa | 15 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Jacob Bartlett | 13 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Stefan Cleveland | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack Kortkamp | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jayden Reid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Macielo Tschantret | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Magomed Shapi Suleymanov | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taylor Calheira | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Major League Soccer table
Current standings · Western Conference. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 26 | 33 | 50 | DWLWL |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 47 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 47 | WDWWW |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 45 | WDWWD |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 44 | LDLWD |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 41 | LDLWD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 36 | LDWDL |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 36 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Seattle Sounders | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 35 | WWDDD |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 32 | LLLDW |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 32 | WLLLL |
| 12 |  San Diego | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | DDLLL |
| 13 |  Austin | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 47 | -12 | 31 | DDWDD |
| 14 |  Minnesota United FC | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 29 | LLLLL |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 63 | -32 | 21 | WLWLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Chicago Fire | Draw | Sporting Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.28 | 5.50 | 10.00 |
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