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Chicago Fire

Major League Soccer - 2025

Chicago Fire Playing Style Analysis

Chicago Fire employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the Major League Soccer, earning an overall performance rating of 48.7/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 15 matches in the 2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Chicago Fire's primary strengths lie in clinical finishing (76.9% percentile), set piece threat (76.6% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the Major League Soccer for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in defensive solidity (0% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Chicago Fire's tactical development.

Chicago Fire 2025 Season Performance

In the 2025 Major League Soccer season, Chicago Fire has been analyzed across 15 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.74 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the Major League Soccer.

With an average 46.7% ball possession, Chicago Fire demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Chicago Fire Next Match: June 07, 2025

Chicago Fire faces DC United away on Saturday, June 07, 2025 at 23:30 UTC in the Major League Soccer.

Given Chicago Fire's balanced approach across all areas approach, this match will test their tactical setup against DC United's style of play.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 48.7/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Clinical Finishing (76.9%)
  • Set Piece Threat (76.6%)
Areas for Improvement:
  • Defensive Solidity (0%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 15
Avg xG per Game 1.74
Avg Possession 46.7%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.63
Avg Possession 46.8%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.74 vs 1.44
83%
+21.0%
Non-Penalty xG
1.57 vs 1.32
79%
+19.0%
Expected Goals on Target
1.94 vs 1.48
86%
+31.6%
Goals per Game
2.2 vs 1.6
90%
+37.0%
Total Shots
12.9 vs 12.5
59%
+3.0%
Shots on Target
5.6 vs 4.5
93%
+24.9%
Shots Inside Box
7.6 vs 7.9
45%
-3.9%
Big Chances Created
3.2 vs 2.5
90%
+27.8%
Big Chances Missed
1.9 vs 1.7
76%
+10.8%
Assists
1.3 vs 1.1
66%
+18.8%
Key Passes
9.4 vs 9.1
66%
+3.3%
Possession %
46.7 vs 50.1
21%
-6.7%
Total Passes
439 vs 462
34%
-4.9%
Successful Passes
371 vs 385
41%
-3.8%
Pass Accuracy %
84.1 vs 82.6
62%
+1.8%
Long Passes
41.3 vs 50.1
3%
-17.7%
Successful Long Passes
19.7 vs 24.0
14%
-17.9%
Total Attacks
71.1 vs 90.5
0%
-21.4%
Dangerous Attacks
35.9 vs 39.8
34%
-10.0%
Corners
4.0 vs 4.8
14%
-17.4%
Total Crosses
12.2 vs 16.2
7%
-24.6%
Accurate Crosses
2.4 vs 3.9
0%
-38.4%
Successful Dribbles
6.2 vs 7.1
24%
-12.2%
Tackles
14.4 vs 15.9
21%
-9.3%
Interceptions
9.5 vs 8.7
79%
+9.3%
Duels Won
39.9 vs 46.4
7%
-14.0%
Fouls Committed
13.8 vs 12.2
93%
+13.4%
Offsides
2.0 vs 1.8
76%
+8.2%
Expected Goals Against
2.05 vs 1.43
100%
+42.9%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.17 vs 0.02
38%
-988.7%
Shooting Performance
0.20 vs 0.04
83%
+424.4%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.44 vs 0.13
86%
+244.3%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.63 vs 1.44
L10
+13.6%
Non-Penalty xG
1.46 vs 1.32
L10
+10.5%
Expected Goals on Target
1.83 vs 1.48
L10
+24.1%
Goals per Game
2.0 vs 1.6
L10
+27.2%
Total Shots
13.6 vs 12.5
L10
+8.8%
Shots on Target
5.8 vs 4.5
L10
+29.4%
Shots Inside Box
7.7 vs 7.9
L10
-2.6%
Big Chances Created
3.3 vs 2.5
L10
+31.8%
Big Chances Missed
2.2 vs 1.7
L10
+30.6%
Assists
1.2 vs 1.1
L10
+8.9%
Key Passes
9.7 vs 9.1
L10
+6.6%
Possession %
46.8 vs 50.1
L10
-6.6%
Total Passes
434 vs 462
L10
-6.0%
Successful Passes
366 vs 385
L10
-5.1%
Pass Accuracy %
83.9 vs 82.6
L10
+1.6%
Long Passes
40.4 vs 50.1
L10
-19.4%
Successful Long Passes
19.3 vs 24.0
L10
-19.7%
Total Attacks
69.1 vs 90.5
L10
-23.6%
Dangerous Attacks
36.9 vs 39.8
L10
-7.4%
Corners
4.2 vs 4.8
L10
-13.3%
Total Crosses
12.5 vs 16.2
L10
-22.8%
Accurate Crosses
2.2 vs 3.9
L10
-43.5%
Successful Dribbles
6.8 vs 7.1
L10
-3.7%
Tackles
14.8 vs 15.9
L10
-6.8%
Interceptions
8.8 vs 8.7
L10
+0.9%
Duels Won
41.6 vs 46.4
L10
-10.5%
Fouls Committed
14.3 vs 12.2
L10
+17.5%
Offsides
1.6 vs 1.8
L10
-13.5%
Expected Goals Against
2.11 vs 1.43
L10
+47.6%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.17 vs 0.02
L10
-988.7%
Shooting Performance
0.20 vs 0.04
L10
+409.9%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.28 vs 0.13
L10
+118.3%

Next Fixture

07 June 2025, 23:30 UTC
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Major League Soccer - 2025

Last 5 Results

31 May 2025
Orlando City 1 - 3 Chicago Fire
25 May 2025
New York City 3 - 1 Chicago Fire
17 May 2025
Charlotte 1 - 4 Chicago Fire
10 May 2025
Chicago Fire 2 - 1 Atlanta United
04 May 2025
Chicago Fire 0 - 0 Orlando City

Chicago Fire Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicago Fire's playing style?

Chicago Fire employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the Major League Soccer, with a performance rating of 48.7/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Chicago Fire's squad?

Chicago Fire's current squad consists of 31 players across all positions in the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

When is Chicago Fire's next match?

Chicago Fire next plays on Saturday, June 07, 2025 at 23:30 UTC against DC United in the Major League Soccer.

What are Chicago Fire's recent results?

Chicago Fire's most recent match was Orlando City 1-3 Chicago Fire on May 31, 2025.

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