Match Summary
Chicago Fire defeated Inter Miami 4:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by X. Shaqiri 49′, Josef Martínez 53′ (pen.), M. Haile-Selassie 62′, M. Haile-Selassie 66′, X. Shaqiri 73′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Chicago Fire had 37% possession while Inter Miami held 63%. Chicago Fire had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Inter Miami. Expected goals: Chicago Fire 2.84 — Inter Miami 1.80. Chicago Fire made 3 substitutions, Inter Miami made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Chicago Fire and Inter Miami — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: F. Herbers
Penalty
assist: F. Herbers
assist: O. Doumbia
assist: G. Giménez
Match Statistics
Chicago Fire had 37% possession against Inter Miami's 63%. Chicago Fire registered 15 shots (7 on target) while Inter Miami managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–3. Fouls committed: 12–9.
Lineups
Chicago Fire lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under F. Klopas, while Inter Miami deployed a 4-3-3 under G. Martino.
Defensive Solidity
Chicago Fire deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Inter Miami's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Chicago Fire field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Inter Miami's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Chicago Fire start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Inter Miami averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Chicago Fire's starting XI is 30.4 (youngest: G. Koutsias (21), oldest: R. Czichos (35)), while Inter Miami average 34.0 (youngest: S. Kryvtsov (34), oldest: S. Kryvtsov (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Chicago Fire have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Inter Miami show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Chicago Fire and Inter Miami have met 2 times — Chicago Fire won 1, Inter Miami won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Chicago Fire leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (5 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026