Orlando City SC Faces Chicago Fire FC Saturday

Orlando City enters their upcoming match against the Chicago Fire boasting a club-record shutout streak, having not conceded a goal in four consecutive games and aiming to extend both their unbeaten run and defensive dominance. Orlando's recent 3-0 win over Atlanta United showcased strong performances from Marco Pasalic, who now leads the team with five goals, and the influential Eduard Atuesta in midfield. Meanwhile, the Chicago Fire are looking to rebound after a heavy 7-2 defeat to Nashville SC and will rely on Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers, who has seven goals this season, to threaten Orlando’s solid defense. Both teams have scored 18 goals this season, but Orlando’s defense has been notably tighter, conceding just 1.2 goals per game compared to Chicago’s 2.2. Key matchups include Orlando’s back line, anchored by Rodrigo Schlegel and Robin Jansson, against Chicago’s attack led by Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel. The Lions are expected to have a full-strength lineup and will seek to exploit Chicago's defensive vulnerabilities while maintaining their own defensive standards.