Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Prediction: A close game but we should have a winner

The Chicago Fire are heading back home after their poor result on the road last week against San Jose Earthquakes. Chicago Fire will now turn their attention to New York City FC in this game and from all indications, they want to win. And for New York City FC, they were left gutted with the defeat against Austin FC last week. They were on a winning roll in prior games and they were confident of taking down Austin, but in the end they were defeated. Now they head to the Soldier Field, and a defeat will have serious consequences on their confidence.

Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC have suffered unstable results in recent games and the anxiety is building back around the team, after their bitter experience at the start of the season. Chicago Fire lost their last game by a single game against the San Jose Earthquakes and now they host New York City in the next game. 

Chicago Fire’s recent result shows 2 wins and 3 defeats in 5 matches (WLLWL), and at home they had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (LLDWW). Across 10 league games, Chicago Fire recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats (LLDDWWLLWL).

Chicago Fire’s last game against San Jose Earthquakes was decided by a single goal and the Earthquakes won the game in the end. The winning goal was scored in the 49th minute and that was enough to send Chicago home with a defeat. According to reports, Chicago Fire’s stats were: 56% possession, 2 big chances, 2 goalkeeper saves, 5 corner kicks and 1 shot on target.

New York City FC

For New York City, getting back to their best is the ultimate objective. They have lost more games than wins in the last few weeks and they need to change that as soon as possible. Their last game against Austin FC also ended in a defeat and now New York City heads to Soldier Field and they intend to beat Chicago Fire.

New York City’s recent form shows they had 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (LLWWL), and away from home they had 2 wins and 3 defeats (WWLLL). Across 10 league games, New York City had 6 wins and 4 defeats (WWWWLLLWWL).

New York City lost 2-1 to Austin FC last week. Andres Perea scored the opening goal in the 5th minute to put New York City in the lead, but Austin equalized in the 45+7 minute. Finally, Austin FC went ahead with another goal in the 69th minute and New York City lost the game in the end. According to reports, New York City’s stats were: 54% possession, 3 big chances, 2 goalkeeper saves, 5 corner kicks and 4 shots on target.

Head to Head

In the last 20 meetings between both clubs, New York City had 11 wins, Chicago Fire had 3 wins and 6 games were drawn.

H2H Streaks

New York City is unbeaten in 5 matches

Chicago Fire is without a clean sheet in 5 matches

7/7 matches ended with less than 2.5 goals

New York City scored first in 5/5 matches

9/10 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards

Expert Betting Tips

An outright winner seems a tough call because both clubs want to win it. New York City should be considered favorites but they have been inconsistent lately while Chicago Fire seem to play better at home as stats reveal. The h2h also shows New York City have been the superior team in this fixture and the outcome has always ended with low score lines.

• Chicago Fire or New York City FC to Win and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.6 Odds
• Over 9 Corners at 1.675 Odds
• Over 10 Corners at 2.25 Odds