Our prediction for this MLS match:
Chicago Fire
Match Time & Date:
04/05/2025
02:30
Prediction: 0-2
Orlando City
Chicago Fire will look to recover from a massive 7-2 loss to Nashville when they take on Orlando City on Sunday. Chicago Fire have been struggling defensively of late and, as a result, the odds for away win are rapidly dropping. Both Jonathan Dean and Dje D’Avilla are in line for recalls to the starting XI as duo Andrew Gutman – Mauricio Pineda failed to impress in the last league match.
The Lions, on the other hand, aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Atlanta United. Orlando City want to stay in the playoffs berth and given Chicago’s shaky defence, we predict that the visitors are going to emerge triumphant in Sunday’s showdown. The likes of Araujo, Cartagena, Loyola, and Tsukada are out of contention with injuries for the away team, whereas Martin Ojeda is expected to return to the starting XI.
Highlighted Team (Orlando City):
Orlando City are a member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer. The Lions have been participating in the major league since 2015 and they host their rivals at Orlando City Stadium. The venue was opened in February, 2017 and the construction of the stadium cost $155 million. Orlando City finished the 2015 MLS season in seventh place in the Eastern Conference and they failed to make it to the play-offs in the 2016 season as well (8th place).
Brazilian ace Kaka is undisputedly the club’s most famous player and the former Real Madrid and Milan man became the highest-paid player in MLS history. His base salary was $6.6 million per year and it has to be noted that the Brazilian superstar found the net on his Orlando City debut against FC Dallas (friendly). Orlando City’s home kit is violet, while they wear white and violet shirts and white socks on the travels. The club’s official mascot is Kingston the Lion.
