Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps prediction — MLS · Wed 7 Oct · 01:30 UK

MLS · Wed 7 Oct · 01:30 UK
30Chicago Fire FC win24Draw45Vancouver Whitecaps win
Full time
3–1

How it finished

Chicago Fire FC beat Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1. Chicago Fire FC had 22 shots (7 on target) to Vancouver Whitecaps' 15 (2), with 48% of the ball against 52%. Expected goals finished 3.9 to 1.1.

Chicago FireFull-time statsVancouver…
48%Possession52%
3.9Expected goals (xG)1.1
22Shots15
7Shots on target2
15Shots inside box12
5Big chances2
2Corners8
1Saves3
8Fouls11
3Offsides5
2Yellow cards1
We predicted
1–2
Likeliest score if Vancouver Whitecaps win (9%). Single likeliest exact score: 1–1 (11%)
Expected goals
1.4v1.8
3.2 in total
Both teams score
63%
Yes
3+ goals
62%
Likely

What we expected from each side

The grey number is their average over the last six.

Chicago Fire FCChicago Fire FCVancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps
1.4Goals1.8
9.7Shots12.2
4.0On target6.6
3.3Corners5.3
Chicago Fire FCChicago Fire FCVancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps
0.7Goals0.8
4.3Shots5.6
1.7On target2.8
1.5Corners2.5
Chicago Fire FCChicago Fire FCVancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps
0.7Goals1.0
5.4Shots6.6
2.3On target3.8
1.7Corners2.8

What we said the chances were

Vancouver Whitecaps to score83%
2 or more goals83%
Goal before half-time77%
Chicago Fire FC to score76%

First half — what we expected

Chicago Fire FC
49%
to score before half-time
Vancouver Whitecaps
55%
to score before half-time

First half — what we expected

How likely we said each side was to reach these totals before half-time.

Chicago Fire FCChicago Fire FCVancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps
41%5+ shots61%
18%7+ shots34%
49%2+ shots on target73%
12%4+ shots on target32%
43%2+ corners66%
10%4+ corners26%

League position

Vancouver Whitecaps in their league tableTop quarter

Head to head

Mar 2025Vancouver Whitecaps 1–3 Chicago Fire FC
Aug 2023Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Vancouver Whitecaps
Jul 2022Vancouver Whitecaps 1–3 Chicago Fire FC
Jul 2020Chicago Fire FC 0–2 Vancouver Whitecaps
Apr 2019Chicago Fire FC 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps
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Common questions

Who won Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

Chicago Fire FC beat Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1. Chicago Fire FC had 22 shots (7 on target) to Vancouver Whitecaps' 15 (2), with 48% of the ball against 52%. Expected goals finished 3.9 to 1.1.

What was the final score in Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

Chicago Fire FC 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps, played on 07 Oct 2026 in the USA: MLS. Bawler's model had gone into it with Chicago Fire FC 30%, the draw 24% and Vancouver Whitecaps 45%.

What were the stats in Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

Full-time: Possession 48%–52%, Expected goals (xG) 3.9–1.1, Shots 22–15, Shots on target 7–2, Shots inside box 15–12, Big chances 5–2, Corners 2–8, Saves 1–3, Fouls 8–11, Offsides 3–5, Yellow cards 2–1.

Did both teams score in Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

Yes — both Chicago Fire FC and Vancouver Whitecaps scored, finishing 3–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 63% before kickoff.