Chicago Fire vs LAFC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The previous contest between these clubs ended in a goalless draw.

Chicago Fire FC are all set to lock horns with Los Angeles FC in the round 26 fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. It is going to be an interesting contest between the two clubs and will take place at the SeatGeek Stadium.

Chicago Fire Football Club will be at home and will be keen on continuing their winning run. They are coming in after taking down the New York Red Bulls in their previous fixture. It was a close game, and a successful spot kick by Hugo Cuypers helped them secure a 1-0 win.

Los Angeles Football Club are coming in after being a part of three Leagues Cup 2025 games. They are unbeaten in the tournament and will now turn their focus to a Major League Soccer fixture. They will be away from home, which might make it a difficult game for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bridgeview, Illinois, USA
• Stadium: SeatGeeek Stadium
• Date: Sunday, August 10
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 a.m. IST/ 12:30 a.m. GMT (Saturday, August 9; 08:30 p.m. ET/ 05:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Ricardo Montero
• VAR: In use

Form:

Chicago Fire: L-L-D-W-W

LAFC: D-L-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire)

Hugo Cuypers is the top goal scorer for the Fire in the current MLS season. He has scored 14 goals and has bagged an assist in 23 Major League Soccer appearances. Cuypers scored a successful penalty, which helped his side secure three important points.

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

Denis Bouanga has been the most consistent performer for Los Angeles Football Club this season. In 21 MLS appearances, he has 20 goal involvements. He continues to be a big threat to the opponent’s defence.

He scored a goal in his last game for LAFC against Pachuca.

Tenía que ser Denis Bouanga 🎯 pic.twitter.com/aC7HGc2ooQ

— LAFC (@LAFC) August 2, 2025

Match Facts

• Chicago Fire are unbeaten against LAFC in their last two games.
• The Fire are on a two-match winning streak.
• LAFC are on a three-match unbeaten run.

Chicago Fire vs LAFC: Betting Tips and Odds

• LAFC to win @9/5 bet365
• Denis Bouanga to score @9/2 BetFred
• Goals under 3.5 @8/15 bet365

Injury and Team News

Chris Mueller, Christopher Cups and two other Chicago Fire players are injured, hence keeping them out of action.

Aaron Long, Lorenzo Dellavalle and Maxime Chanot are injured and will not be in action for LAFC. Son Heung-min has joined the club and might come in as a substitute for the visitors.

New Beginnings ☀️Welcome to Los Angeles, Sonny! pic.twitter.com/fFS1PvI7PG

— LAFC (@LAFC) August 6, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Chicago Fire won: 1

LAFC won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Brady (GK); Barroso, Teran, Elliott, Gutman; Oregel, Dje Tah, Gutierrez; Zinckernagel, Cuypers, Bamba

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Hasal (GK); Palencia, Tafari, Segura, Hollingshead; Martinez, Igor Jesus, Delgado; Tillman, Ordaz, Bouanga

Match Prediction

These clubs have produced some close games in the past, and we can expect something similar yet again. Los Angeles FC are likely to come out on top to defeat Chicago Fire in their upcoming MLS game.

Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-2 LAFC

Telecast Details

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