Chicago Fire lineup @ Colorado Rapids

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Chicago Fire's expected lineup at Colorado Rapids, Sun 1 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 38 matches): Brady (36); Elliott (32), Dean (25), Gutman (22), Mbokazi (19); Salétros (31), Haile-Selassie (28), D'Avilla (28); Zinckernagel (35), Bamba (20), Lewandowski (18). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Orlando City SC match on 29 Oct.

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Chicago Fire predicted lineup vs Colorado Rapids

MOST USED XI

Chicago Fire's expected lineup away at Colorado Rapids in the MLS is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 38 official matches: Brady in goal, a back four of Elliott, Dean, Gutman and Mbokazi, and Zinckernagel, Bamba and Lewandowski further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 38 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Chicago Fire, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Chicago Fire are 4th in the MLS on 52 points from 32 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.

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4-3-3most-used · 17 of last 30
4-3-3
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4-4-2
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4-2-3-1
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Based on 38 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Chicago Fire's expected lineup?
Chicago Fire's expected lineup away at Colorado Rapids in the MLS is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 38 official matches: Brady in goal, a back four of Elliott, Dean, Gutman and Mbokazi, and Zinckernagel, Bamba and Lewandowski further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-3-3): Brady, Elliott, Dean, Gutman, Mbokazi, Salétros, Haile-Selassie, D'Avilla, Zinckernagel, Bamba, Lewandowski.
Who started Chicago Fire's last match?
Chicago Fire's starting XI on 29 Oct 2026 in the MLS (4-3-3): C. Brady, Leonardo Barroso, A. Hanche-Olsen, J. Elliott, A. Gutman, S. Oregel, A. Mekvabishvili, A. Salétros, P. Zinckernagel, R. Lewandowski, M. Haile-Selassie.
What was Chicago Fire's last result?
Chicago Fire drew with Orlando City SC 2–2 on 29 Oct 2026.
When did Chicago Fire last win?
Chicago Fire last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating Atlanta United FC 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Chicago Fire?
P. Zinckernagel has taken the most penalties for Chicago Fire this season, scoring 1 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Chicago Fire this season?
C. Brady leads with 36 starts for Chicago Fire across all competitions this season.
What formation does Chicago Fire use most often?
Chicago Fire have used a 4-3-3 in 18 of their 36 matches this season.
Which Chicago Fire goalkeeper has started the most this season?
C. Brady has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Chicago Fire this season, starting 36 matches.
Which Chicago Fire defender has started the most this season?
J. Elliott has made the most starts as defender for Chicago Fire this season, starting 32 matches.
Which Chicago Fire midfielder has started the most this season?
A. Saletros has made the most starts as midfielder for Chicago Fire this season, starting 31 matches.
Which Chicago Fire forward has started the most this season?
P. Zinckernagel has made the most starts as forward for Chicago Fire this season, starting 35 matches.
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Chicago Fire past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024MLS, Eastern Conference15th30
2023MLS, Eastern Conference13th40
2022MLS, Eastern Conference12th39
2021MLS, Eastern Conference12th34
2020MLS, MLS: Regular Season11th23
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