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Futmetrix Verdict
43
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Chicago Fire
1-1
Inter Miami
⚡ Intensity 27
⚖️ Balance 44
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 38
Heavyweights clash in Soldier Field stalemate.

Win Probability

  • Chicago Fire 44%
  • Draw 23%
  • Inter Miami 33%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Fire and Miami Trade Blows in Soldier Field Deadlock

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. This gripping battle for Eastern Conference playoff positioning delivered relentless attacking waves and standout goalkeeping, proving both sides have the firepower for a deep postseason run.

Early Fireworks Define the Opening Half

The Chicago Fire came out swinging at Soldier Field, eager to establish dominance in front of their home crowd. Within ten minutes, Robert Lewandowski set the tone, firing home an early opener off a precision feed from Andrew Gutman. The high Stakes of this top-five Eastern Conference clash were immediately apparent, with the hosts looking to leapfrog their visitors in the standings. Inter Miami controlled possession (56%) and dictated the tempo across the field, but Chicago's disciplined defensive shape absorbed the pressure beautifully throughout the opening forty-five minutes. It was a classic chess match, with the home side perfectly executing their counter-punching strategy to hold their slim advantage going into the locker room.

A Second-Half Surge Flips the Script

The momentum completely shifted just minutes after the restart. In the 48th minute, Lionel Messi orchestrated a moment of pure magic, unpicking the defense to set up Casemiro, who ruthlessly leveled the game. From that instant, the Intensity went off the charts. The pitch turned into an absolute shooting gallery, with a staggering combined 30 shots attempted as both heavyweights hunted for a decisive winner. The visitors continuously overloaded the final third, testing the Fire's resolve with 20 total attempts of their own. Every time Chicago tried to push back out, Miami's midfield won the ball back, trapping the hosts deep in their own half and turning up the heat on the backline.

Goalkeeping Heroics Seal the Draw

A pure test of Balance defined the final stretch, with momentum threatening to swing back to Chicago on the counter. However, the real story became the incredible performance of C. Brady between the posts for the Fire. Racking up six crucial saves, he single-handedly kept the explosive Miami frontline at bay. With eight total saves in the match between the two teams, the goalkeepers completely stole the headlines from the star-studded attackers. Ultimately, the hard-fought 1-1 draw keeps Miami just two points ahead in fourth place, setting up a thrilling regular season sprint as both rosters eye a favorable playoff seed.

Key Questions

Who scored the goals in this match?

Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for Chicago Fire in the 10th minute, while Casemiro equalized for Inter Miami in the 48th minute.

Who was the standout performer?

Chicago Fire goalkeeper C. Brady was the standout performer, securing a draw with six crucial saves against Miami's relentless attack.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
44%
56%
Chicago Fire 44%
Inter Miami 56%
Shots
10
20
Chicago Fire 10
Inter Miami 20
Shots on Target
3
7
Chicago Fire 3
Inter Miami 7
Expected Goals (xG)
0.79
1.28
Chicago Fire 0.79
Inter Miami 1.28
Passes
404
515
Chicago Fire 404
Inter Miami 515
Corners
2
5
Chicago Fire 2
Inter Miami 5
Fouls
16
14
Chicago Fire 16
Inter Miami 14
Yellow Cards
2
3
Chicago Fire 2
Inter Miami 3
Red Cards
0
0
Chicago Fire 0
Inter Miami 0

Match Events

Telasco Segovia 🟨 4'
10' Robert Lewandowski (Andrew Gutman)
HT
Carlos Henrique Casimiro (Lionel Messi) 48'
50' 🟨 Jonathan Dean
56' 🔄 Robin Lod Puso Dithejane
59' 🟨 Djé D'Avilla
67' 🔄 Jonathan Dean Leonardo José Caetano Barroso
67' 🔄 Maren Haile-Selassie Sergio Oregel
Fricio Caicedo Facundo Mura 🔄 78'
Telasco Segovia Alexander Shaw 🔄 78'
90'+4 🔄 Anton Saletros Mauricio Pineda
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Chicago Fire

Goalkeepers
Chris Brady
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Jonathan Dean
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Jack Elliott
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Noah Allen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Gutman
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Midfielders
Anton Salétros
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Tah D'Avilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Lod
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
Philip Zinckernagel
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Robert Lewandowski
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Maren Haile-Selassie
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Josh Cohen
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leonardo Barroso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Pineda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Rogers
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Turdean
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Oregel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Poręba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Inter Miami

Goalkeepers
Dayne St. Clair
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ian Fray
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
Casemiro
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Maximiliano Falcón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Caicedo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Rodrigo De Paul
MAGNET
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
71
Passes
6
Duels
Yannick Bright
MAGNET
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
70
Passes
10
Duels
Telasco Segovia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Germán Berterame
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lionel Messi
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Luis Suárez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Rocco Ríos Novo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Facundo Mura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Abadia-Reda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Sumalla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Ayala
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Plambeck
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Shaw
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lovens Delinois
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Pinter
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/22/2026 Inter Miami 3 - 2 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer Nu Stadium
09/30/2025 Inter Miami 3 - 5 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
04/13/2025 Chicago Fire 0 - 0 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Soldier Field
09/01/2024 Chicago Fire 1 - 4 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Soldier Field
07/20/2024 Inter Miami 2 - 1 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
10/05/2023 Chicago Fire 4 - 1 Inter Miami Major League Soccer Soldier Field
03/25/2023 Inter Miami 2 - 3 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
09/11/2022 Chicago Fire 3 - 1 Inter Miami Major League Soccer SeatGeek Stadium
02/26/2022 Inter Miami 0 - 0 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
08/18/2021 Inter Miami 3 - 2 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
07/22/2026
Major League Soccer Nu Stadium
09/30/2025
Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
04/13/2025
Major League Soccer Soldier Field
09/01/2024
Major League Soccer Soldier Field
07/20/2024
Major League Soccer Chase Stadium
10/05/2023
Major League Soccer Soldier Field
03/25/2023
Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
09/11/2022
Major League Soccer SeatGeek Stadium
02/26/2022
Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
08/18/2021
Major League Soccer DRV PNK Stadium
Chicago Fire Win
Inter Miami Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Nashville SC 21 46 42 16 +26 LToronto FC 2 - 1 Nashville SC (09-09-2026)DNew York City FC 0 - 0 Nashville SC (04-09-2026)WNashville SC 4 - 0 FC Cincinnati (30-08-2026)WNashville SC 3 - 2 Columbus Crew (23-08-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 0 - 1 Nashville SC (19-08-2026)
2 New England Revolution 20 37 35 22 +13 WNew York City FC 1 - 2 New England Revolution (10-09-2026)WColumbus Crew 1 - 3 New England Revolution (30-08-2026)DNew England Revolution 1 - 1 New York City FC (23-08-2026)WDC United 0 - 3 New England Revolution (19-08-2026)LToronto FC 2 - 1 New England Revolution (15-08-2026)
3 Inter Miami 19 34 50 37 +13 DChicago Fire 1 - 1 Inter Miami (10-09-2026)DInter Miami 2 - 2 Atlanta United FC (05-09-2026)WInter Miami 7 - 1 CF Montreal (29-08-2026)LInter Miami 1 - 2 Toronto FC (22-08-2026)DPhiladelphia Union 2 - 2 Inter Miami (19-08-2026)
4 Charlotte 20 34 38 28 +10 WCF Montreal 1 - 2 Charlotte (09-09-2026)WAtlanta United FC 0 - 2 Charlotte (29-08-2026)WCharlotte 3 - 1 DC United (22-08-2026)DToronto FC 3 - 3 Charlotte (19-08-2026)WCharlotte 3 - 1 Columbus Crew (15-08-2026)
5 Chicago Fire 19 32 34 28 +6 DChicago Fire 1 - 1 Inter Miami (10-09-2026)DToronto FC 4 - 4 Chicago Fire (05-09-2026)DNew York Red Bulls 1 - 1 Chicago Fire (22-08-2026)WOrlando City SC 1 - 2 Chicago Fire (19-08-2026)WChicago Fire 2 - 1 Charlotte (02-08-2026)
6 Philadelphia Union 21 26 39 37 +2 WPhiladelphia Union 5 - 0 FC Cincinnati (09-09-2026)WPhiladelphia Union 2 - 0 CF Montreal (05-09-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 1 - 3 Philadelphia Union (29-08-2026)DPhiladelphia Union 2 - 2 Inter Miami (19-08-2026)WNew York City FC 2 - 3 Philadelphia Union (16-08-2026)
7 DC United 18 25 28 30 -2 WDC United 2 - 1 Columbus Crew (09-09-2026)LCharlotte 3 - 1 DC United (22-08-2026)LDC United 0 - 3 New England Revolution (19-08-2026)DCF Montreal 1 - 1 DC United (15-08-2026)DDC United 2 - 2 Nashville SC (01-08-2026)
8 New York City FC 20 24 32 28 +4 LNew York City FC 1 - 2 New England Revolution (10-09-2026)DNew York City FC 0 - 0 Nashville SC (04-09-2026)DToronto FC 1 - 1 New York City FC (29-08-2026)DNew England Revolution 1 - 1 New York City FC (23-08-2026)LFC Cincinnati 2 - 1 New York City FC (19-08-2026)
9 Toronto FC 19 24 29 31 -2 WToronto FC 2 - 1 Nashville SC (09-09-2026)DToronto FC 4 - 4 Chicago Fire (05-09-2026)DToronto FC 1 - 1 New York City FC (29-08-2026)WInter Miami 1 - 2 Toronto FC (22-08-2026)DToronto FC 3 - 3 Charlotte (19-08-2026)
10 FC Cincinnati 18 23 37 46 -9 LPhiladelphia Union 5 - 0 FC Cincinnati (09-09-2026)LNashville SC 4 - 0 FC Cincinnati (30-08-2026)WFC Cincinnati 2 - 1 New York City FC (19-08-2026)DOrlando City SC 1 - 1 FC Cincinnati (15-08-2026)LColumbus Crew 2 - 1 FC Cincinnati (25-07-2026)
11 New York Red Bulls 20 23 30 43 -13 LNew York Red Bulls 1 - 3 Philadelphia Union (29-08-2026)DNew York Red Bulls 1 - 1 Chicago Fire (22-08-2026)LNew York Red Bulls 0 - 1 Nashville SC (19-08-2026)LAtlanta United FC 2 - 1 New York Red Bulls (15-08-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Orlando City SC (01-08-2026)
12 Orlando City SC 18 21 31 45 -14 WAtlanta United FC 2 - 3 Orlando City SC (09-09-2026)LOrlando City SC 1 - 2 Chicago Fire (19-08-2026)DOrlando City SC 1 - 1 FC Cincinnati (15-08-2026)LNew York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Orlando City SC (01-08-2026)WOrlando City SC 1 - 0 Nashville SC (25-07-2026)
13 CF Montreal 21 19 27 41 -14 LCF Montreal 1 - 2 Charlotte (09-09-2026)LPhiladelphia Union 2 - 0 CF Montreal (05-09-2026)LInter Miami 7 - 1 CF Montreal (29-08-2026)WColumbus Crew 1 - 2 CF Montreal (19-08-2026)DCF Montreal 1 - 1 DC United (15-08-2026)
14 Columbus Crew 19 16 24 32 -8 LDC United 2 - 1 Columbus Crew (09-09-2026)LColumbus Crew 1 - 3 New England Revolution (30-08-2026)LNashville SC 3 - 2 Columbus Crew (23-08-2026)LColumbus Crew 1 - 2 CF Montreal (19-08-2026)LCharlotte 3 - 1 Columbus Crew (15-08-2026)
15 Atlanta United FC 19 16 22 34 -12 LAtlanta United FC 2 - 3 Orlando City SC (09-09-2026)DInter Miami 2 - 2 Atlanta United FC (05-09-2026)LAtlanta United FC 0 - 2 Charlotte (29-08-2026)WAtlanta United FC 2 - 1 New York Red Bulls (15-08-2026)LPhiladelphia Union 3 - 2 Atlanta United FC (01-08-2026)

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