Chicago Fire 1-2 St. Louis City: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a useful stylistic clash in a competition Chicago traditionally takes seriously. The Fire arrive in stronger overall rhythm and have generally had the better of this matchup on their own ground, but St. Louis showed in the previous round that they can overwhelm opponents quickly when their press bites. The biggest swing factor is whether Chicago can keep the game settled or whether St. Louis can turn it into a transition-heavy cup tie. With no confirmed absence dominating the pre-match picture, lineup choices and energy levels may decide more than pure talent.

Head-to-head analysis

This matchup has been meaningful: Chicago have won three of the last four meetings, including their previous U.S. Open Cup meeting and the most recent home league clash. St. Louis' clearest counter is the 3-1 home league win from 2024, which shows they can punish Chicago when the game opens up.

Form (last 5)

Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City stats

Last meetings

• 2025-08-17Chicago Fire 3-2 St. Louis City
• 2024-05-12St. Louis City 3-1 Chicago Fire
• 2023-05-13Chicago Fire 1-0 St. Louis City
• 2023-05-10Chicago Fire 2-1 St. Louis City

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