Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami preview and prediction
The match
Chicago Fire host Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer on Thursday 10 September, with kick-off at 01:30 (WAT) at Soldier Field. Chicago Fire are 4th with 55 points from 34 games (in the top four), while Inter Miami sit 2nd on 60 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Chicago Fire's last 5: DDLDW Most recently they drew with Toronto FC 4–4 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Inter Miami's last 5: DWLDL Most recently they drew with Atlanta United FC 2–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Chicago Fire arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 July 2026, finished Inter Miami 3–2 Chicago Fire.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.0 for Chicago Fire and 1.9 for Inter Miami. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score in 73% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Chicago Fire 42%, draw 21%, Inter Miami 37%.
Both teams to score: yes (73%) at 1.25.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Chicago Fire 2–1 Inter Miami. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Chicago Fire42%fair 2.36 · @2.12
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @4.10
Inter Miami37%fair 2.70 · @2.80
3.92Expected goals
2.03Chicago Fire xG
1.89Inter Miami xG
73%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
1–18%
2–27%
1–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Chicago Fire 2.0 – 1.9 Inter Miami expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami?
On our numbers Chicago Fire have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Inter Miami 37%.
How many goals will there be in Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami?
Our predicted score is Chicago Fire 2–1 Inter Miami, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami?
Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 10 September 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Soldier Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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