Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire: result 3-2 and analysis
Major League SoccerMatchday 30Kick-off on September 26, 2015 at 06:00 PM (UTC)BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
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What was the result of Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire?
Toronto FC won 3-2 on September 26, 2015.
Goalscorers
- 1′GilbertoChicago Fire
- 29′J. OsorioToronto FC
- 52′GilbertoChicago Fire
- 59′M. BradleyToronto FC
- 79′J. AltidoreToronto FC
Official lineup for Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Toronto FC
- 10S. Giovinco
- 17J. Altidore
- 55Robbie Findley
- 4M. Bradley
- 8B. Cheyrou
- 18M. Delgado
- 21J. Osorio
- 24Damien Perquis
- 2J. Morrow
- 23J. Williams
- 1Chris Konopka
Chicago Fire
- 9Mike Magee
- 29Gilberto
- 11David Accam
- 14Patrick Nyarko
- 20J. Larentowicz
- 26Michael Stephens
- 2M. Polster
- 5Lovel Palmer
- 22Patrick Doody
- 55D. Cyrus
- 18Jon Busch
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Toronto FC have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Chicago Fire have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2015 | Colorado Rapids(home) | 3-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 16, 2015 | New York City FC(away) | 0-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 13, 2015 | New England Revolution(home) | 1-3 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 6, 2015 | Seattle Sounders(away) | 1-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Aug 29, 2015 | CF Montreal(home) | 2-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2015 | CF Montreal(away) | 1-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 20, 2015 | Orlando City SC(home) | 0-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 11, 2015 | New York Red Bulls(away) | 2-3 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 6, 2015 | CF Montreal(away) | 3-4 | Major League Soccer |
| Aug 30, 2015 | Orlando City SC(away) | 1-1 | Major League Soccer |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Toronto FC wins, 4 draws, 2 Chicago Fire wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2015 | Chicago Fire 3-2 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 14, 2014 | Chicago Fire 1-1 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
| Aug 23, 2014 | Toronto FC 2-2 Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 3, 2014 | Chicago Fire 1-1 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
| Oct 20, 2013 | Chicago Fire 1-0 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 11, 2013 | Toronto FC 1-1 Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
Last archived meeting: Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC on Apr 4, 2015
How many goals should we expect?
Toronto FC score 1.8 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Chicago Fire score 1.4 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto FC | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2 | 10/15 | 13/15 |
| Chicago Fire | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Toronto FC sit 12th in Major League Soccer (39 points from 34 matches) and Chicago Fire sit 4th (55 points from 34 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 64 | 54 | 55 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 52 | 67 | 39 |
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- Sep 25, 2015New York Red Bulls2-5Orlando City SC
- Sep 26, 2015CF Montreal2-0DC United
- Sep 26, 2015New England Revolution1-1Philadelphia Union
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