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New York Red Bulls VS Chicago Fire: Prediction & Match Score

New York Red Bulls
L L W L L
vs
1 – 1
Full Time · HT 0:1
19:30
22 Aug · Sat
Chicago Fire
W W W W W
Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium Referee: A. Chapman
Our prediction · Pre-match analysis
All: Both Teams to Score : Yes
75% confidence
1.35
Odds

Win Probability

Pre-match analysis
Home win
36%
New York Red Bulls
Draw
23%
No bet
Away win
41%
Chicago Fire

Last Matches

New York Red Bulls · Last 5

19.08 HNashville SC 0 - 1 L
15.08 AAtlanta United FC 1 - 2 L
01.08 HOrlando City SC 3 - 2 W
25.07 HCharlotte 0 - 2 L
22.07 APhiladelphia Union 1 - 3 L

Chicago Fire · Last 5

19.08 AOrlando City SC 2 - 1 W
16.08 HPortland Timbers 2 - 1 W
13.08 ACruz Azul 2 - 1 W
09.08 HSantos Laguna 3 - 1 W
06.08 HNecaxa 2 - 0 W

Head-to-Head

09.05.2026 Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls 1 — 3
26.07.2025 Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls 1 — 0
05.04.2025 New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire 2 — 1
14.09.2024 Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls 2 — 1
13.04.2024 New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire 0 — 0

Injuries and Suspensions

New York Red Bulls

+A. Marcucci
+R. Mosquera

Chicago Fire

+A. Franco
+C. Mueller
+M. Mbokazi
+S. Oregel

As Major League Soccer continues to thrill fans across the country, an intriguing clash awaits at the Sports Illustrated Stadium where New York Red Bulls host Chicago Fire. Both teams are eager to solidify their standings in the league, making this encounter a pivotal one in their respective campaigns.

New York Red Bulls have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. Their last five matches have seen them secure two wins, a draw, and two losses, underscoring their inconsistent form. At home, the Red Bulls have managed to score an average of 1.40 goals while conceding 1.80, reflecting a need for stronger defensive performances. However, they face no injury or suspension concerns, allowing them to field their strongest lineup for this crucial match.

Chicago Fire enter this contest with a slightly more favorable recent form. They have emerged victorious in three of their last five games, showcasing a potent attacking force with an average of 2.00 goals per match. Their away form mirrors this attacking prowess, with an impressive average of 2.20 goals scored per game. Despite their offensive success, the Fire have also shown vulnerability at the back, conceding an average of 2.00 goals on their travels. Like their hosts, Chicago Fire have no injury or suspension issues, giving them a full squad to choose from.

When considering the head-to-head encounters, the teams have shared the spoils, with each side recording two wins apiece in their last five meetings, alongside a solitary draw. This balance further adds to the anticipation of a tightly contested match.

With both teams demonstrating attacking capabilities but also defensive frailties, the prediction for this match leans towards both teams finding the back of the net. The most probable betting event is "All: Both Teams to Score : Yes," given the recent goal-scoring trends and defensive lapses displayed by both New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire. This prediction is bolstered by the fact that both teams have consistently scored and conceded in their recent fixtures, making it a likely outcome in this encounter.

Prediction and Betting Tips

75% Confidence
All: Both Teams to Score : Yes
Both teams have shown strong attacking form and defensive vulnerabilities in recent matches, making it likely that both will score.
1.35
Odds

Bookmakers Odds

New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire
Bookmaker 1 X 2
Pin Up Best odds 3.05 3.97 2.50 Bet now
William Hill 2.50 3.90 2.25 Bet now
Bet365 2.75 3.60 2.45 Bet now
Marathonbet 2.61 3.84 2.33 Bet now
Unibet 2.70 3.80 2.28 Bet now
Betfair 2.63 3.90 2.38 Bet now
BetVictor 3.00 3.90 2.00 Bet now
Pinnacle 2.68 3.92 2.43 Bet now