MLS: Chicago vs. Toronto Picks — Fire to Increase Heat in Playoff Race? (Oct 4)

The end of the regular season means that the pressure will be increasing on teams that are yet to secure their playoff spot. This weekend, the Chicago Fire will be chasing a vitally important win when they host Toronto.

The Fire currently sit in the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, and they have won 14 of their 31 matches in 2025. Last weekend, they claimed a professional victory at home against Columbus.

Toronto have remarkably played out draws in each of their last seven matches in the MLS. That continued last weekend after holding Inter Miami in Canada.

Chicago vs. Toronto Overview

Odds

Chicago vs. Toronto Head-to-Head Record

Chicago have avoided defeat in their last six matches against Toronto FC. The latest meeting between the sides was won 2-1 by the Fire in March 2025.

Chicago Team News

The hosts will make limited changes to their starting eleven following a professional 2-0 win over Columbus last weekend. Cuypers and Gutman netted the efforts in the success.

Possible Lineup

Brady (GK); Rogers, Elliott, Waterman; Barroso, Franco, D’Avilla, Gutman; Zinckernagel, Cuypers, Bamba

Toronto Team News

Toronto were defensively solid in their recent 1-1 draw against Inter Miami. A largely unchanged eleven is likely to be named at Soldier Field on Saturday evening.

Possible Lineup

Johnson (GK); Petretta, Thompson, Rosted, Laryea; Cifuentes, Coello, Osorio; Corbeanu, Mihailovic; Etienne

Chicago vs. Toronto Picks

The fact that Toronto have been incredibly difficult to beat can’t be underestimated this weekend, as they have played out draws in their last seven. However, the need for a victory could be the most damning trend to consider when making Chicago vs. Toronto picks. Therefore, a home victory is preferred.