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As Orlando City prepares to host Chicago Fire on August 19, 2026, both teams enter this match with contrasting but notable recent performances. Orlando City has shown a resilient streak, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, which positions them favorably as they approach this home encounter. Their tactical strength lies in their ability to maintain possession and create goal-scoring opportunities, making them a formidable force at Exploria Stadium.
On the other hand, Chicago Fire arrives with momentum, having won 2 of their last 4 matches. Their attacking gameplay has displayed an emphasis on quick transitions and counter-attacking opportunities, which could pose a challenge for Orlando’s defensive setup. These contrasting styles highlight a potential tactical battle: Orlando’s possession-based approach against Chicago’s speed on the break.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.76 for a home win and 2.17 for an away victory, reflecting a closely contested matchup. Predicted final score sits at 1:1, emphasizing the likelihood of a tight game. Overall, both teams have strengths that could sway the outcome, but visitors should not be underestimated in this encounter.
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| Orlando City 34% |
Draw 23.1% |
Chicago 42.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.70 | 3.90 | 2.20 | ||
| 2.78 | 4.05 | 2.22 | ||
| 2.78 | 4.49 | 2.23 | ||
| 2.76 | 4.06 | 2.23 | ||
| 2.75 | 3.95 | 2.16 |
Latest Results
| 12.08.26 Orlando City – Atlético San Luis – 3:2 penalties 08.08.26 Orlando City – Club León – 1:2 05.08.26 CF Monterrey – Orlando City – 1:2 01.08.26 New York Red Bulls – Orlando City – 3:2 25.07.26 Orlando City – Nashville SC – 1:0 |
06.08.26 Chicago Fire – Club Necaxa – 2:0 01.08.26 Chicago Fire – Charlotte FC – 2:1 25.07.26 New York City FC – Chicago Fire – 3:1 22.07.26 Inter Miami – Chicago Fire – 3:2 23.05.26 Chicago Fire – Toronto FC – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.10.25 Chicago Fire – Orlando City – 3:1 31.05.25 Orlando City – Chicago Fire – 1:3 03.05.25 Chicago Fire – Orlando City – 0:0 22.06.24 Orlando City – Chicago Fire – 4:2 29.05.24 Chicago Fire – Orlando City – 1:1 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38:17 | 21 | 34 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 35:19 | 16 | 34 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37:24 | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 27:24 | 3 | 32 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29:25 | 4 | 27 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32:25 | 7 | 27 |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24:24 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33:33 | 0 | 24 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20:22 | -2 | 24 |
| 10 | Minnesota United | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20:25 | -5 | 24 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 27:25 | 2 | 22 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24:29 | -5 | 22 |
| 13 | San Diego FC | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 32:29 | 3 | 21 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22:36 | -14 | 17 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18:46 | -28 | 14 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35:14 | 21 | 40 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45:32 | 13 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28:23 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32:23 | 9 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31:24 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 45:44 | 1 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29:27 | 2 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29:39 | -10 | 25 |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 26:29 | -3 | 23 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 30:47 | -17 | 20 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 26:28 | -2 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 24:32 | -8 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25:33 | -8 | 16 |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 24:35 | -11 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta Utd | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19:33 | -14 | 12 |
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