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Chicago Fire predicted lineup vs Toronto FCMOST USED XI
Chicago Fire's expected lineup away at Toronto FC in the MLS is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 27 official matches: Brady in goal, a back four of Elliott, Gutman, Dean and Waterman, and Zinckernagel, Lod and Bamba 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 10 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Bamba.
- Based on starts across 27 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.

4-3-3 at home · 4-2-3-1 away
Most Common Chicago Fire Starting XI
Based on 27 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDZinckernagel1/2 penalties scored
- FWDLewandowski1/1 penalties scored
Chicago Fire fixtures
Chicago Fire @ Toronto FC
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- What is Chicago Fire's expected lineup?
- Chicago Fire's expected lineup away at Toronto FC in the MLS is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 27 official matches: Brady in goal, a back four of Elliott, Gutman, Dean and Waterman, and Zinckernagel, Lod and Bamba further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-3-3): Brady, Elliott, Gutman, Dean, Waterman, Salétros, D'Avilla, Haile-Selassie, Zinckernagel, Lod, Bamba.
- Who started Chicago Fire's last match?
- Chicago Fire's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the MLS (4-3-3): C. Brady, J. Dean, J. Elliott, A. Gutman, A. Salétros, T. D'Avilla, R. Lod, P. Zinckernagel, R. Lewandowski, M. Haile-Selassie.
- What was Chicago Fire's last result?
- Chicago Fire drew with Seattle Sounders 2–2 on 29 Aug 2026.
- When did Chicago Fire last win?
- Chicago Fire last won on 19 Aug 2026, beating Orlando City SC 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Chicago Fire?
- P. Zinckernagel has taken the most penalties for Chicago Fire this season, scoring 1 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Chicago Fire this season?
- C. Brady leads with 27 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 9 of their 25 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 27 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 23 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 23 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 25 matches.
Chicago Fire away to Toronto FC
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