Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire: preview and stats
MLSRegular season 2026Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Denver
Scheduled
- Colorado Rapids go into the match 9th in the table with 39 points; Chicago Fire are 4th with 48.
- Colorado Rapids in their last 5 matches: 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat.
- Chicago Fire in their last 5 matches: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.
- At home, Colorado Rapids score 1.87 and concede 1.00 goals per game; 40% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Chicago Fire score 1.60 and concede 1.67 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Colorado Rapids average 9.13 at home and Chicago Fire 9.53 away.
- In the league they have met 4 times since 2016: Colorado Rapids won 1, Chicago Fire won 2 and 1 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rapids | 9th (Western Conference) | 39 | 30 | D-D-D-L-D |
| Chicago Fire | 4th (Eastern Conference) | 48 | 30 | L-L-W-W-W |
Latest Colorado Rapids matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Portland Timbers | A | 0-0 (D) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Minnesota United | H | 2-2 (D) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | SJ Earthquakes | H | 1-1 (D) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | LA Galaxy | A | 2-3 (L) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Seattle Sounders | H | 3-3 (D) |
Latest Chicago Fire matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | New England | A | 0-1 (L) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Philadelphia Union | H | 1-3 (L) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | New York City | H | 2-1 (W) |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps | H | 3-1 (W) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | Charlotte | A | 1-0 (W) |
Colorado Rapids at home vs Chicago Fire away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Colorado Rapids (home) | Chicago Fire (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 15 |
| Goals scored | 1.87 | 1.60 |
| Goals conceded | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| Over 2.5 | 40% | 66.7% |
| Both teams to score | 46.7% | 66.7% |
| Corners for | 6.13 | 4.07 |
| Match corners | 9.13 | 9.53 |
| Cards received | 2.33 | 2.27 |
| Match cards | 5.40 | 4.33 |
Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire, analysed in the app
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Every meeting between them in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2019 | Chicago Fire 4-1 Colorado Rapids | Regular season |
| 13 Jun 2018 | Colorado Rapids 2-2 Chicago Fire | Regular season |
| 17 May 2017 | Chicago Fire 3-0 Colorado Rapids | Regular season |
| 18 Jun 2016 | Colorado Rapids 2-1 Chicago Fire | Regular season |
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Colorado Rapids
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxten Aaronson | 30 | 7 | 1.86 | 1 |
| Darren Yapi | 30 | 4 | 1.63 | 6 |
| Georgi Minoungou | 28 | 1 | 1.50 | 1 |
Chicago Fire
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Zinckernagel | 30 | 6 | 3.14 | 6 |
| Jonathan Bamba | 25 | 4 | 2.10 | 3 |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 32 | 11 | 2.04 | 2 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of MLS, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire play?
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 21:30 (US Eastern time).
Where is Colorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire played?
At Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Denver.
What form are Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire in?
Colorado Rapids: D-D-D-L-D in their last 5; Chicago Fire: L-L-W-W-W in their last 5.