| MATCHUP | New York Red Bulls | Chicago Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-6-9 | 9-5-9 |
| Where | Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLS Season Pass | |
In this article, we will formulate a New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Prediction for this MLS game on Saturday, July 26th, at the Soldier Field. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLS matchup.
Chicago Fire Preview
Chicago has 32 points this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the Eastern Conference. Chicago has a 9-9-5 record this season and have a 2-4-4 home record. Chicago is coming off a 2-0 road victory over Montreal, and have only two wins in their last eight games. Over is 12-3 in their last 15 games.
Chicago is averaging 1.91 goals per game, while allowing 1.74 goals per game. Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer for Chicago this season with 13 total goals.
New York Red Bulls Preview
New York Red Bulls have 33 points this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the Eastern Conference. New York has a 9-9-6 record this season, and have a 1-7-4 road record. New York is coming off a 1-5 home defeat by Inter Miami, and have just three losses in their last eleven games. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
New York is averaging 1.63 goals per game, while allowing 1.46 goals per game. Choupo-Moting is the top scorer for New York this season, with 13 total goals.
Why Chicago Fire will win
- The favorites have won 11 of New York Red Bulls’ last 15 MLS games.
Why New York Red Bulls will win
- New York Red Bulls have won five of their last six MLS night games following a loss.
- New York Red Bulls have won six of their last eight MLS games following a loss.
- New York Red Bulls have won three of their last four MLS games against Chicago following a loss.
- Chicago has lost three of its last four MLS night games as a home favorite.
- Chicago has lost three of its last four MLS home games.
- Chicago has lost three of its last four MLS games following a win.
- The away team has won six of Chicago’s last nine MLS games.
Total Points Facts
- The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in six of Chicago’s last eight MLS games as a favorite against New York Red Bulls.
- The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in six of New York Red Bulls’ last eight MLS games as underdogs against Chicago.
- The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in five of the last seven MLS games between Chicago and New York Red Bulls.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in four of Chicago’s last five MLS home games against New York Red Bulls.
- The ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in five of New York Red Bulls’ last six MLS away games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in four of Chicago’s last five MLS games.
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, New York Red Bulls won 2-1 at home. Both teams are a balanced 2-2-3 in their last 7 overall meetings, and 4-4-4 in their last 12 meetings in Chicago. Both teams to score – Yes is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
In this New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire, Chicago is coming as -110 home favorites. Both teams have almost the same number of points this season, and both have terrible home/away splits, as Chicago has just one home win this season, and New York Red Bulls just two wins on the road. Chicago is coming into this matchup in terrible form, while the New York Red Bulls have lost only 3 times in their last 11 total games. Both teams are perfectly balanced in their previous meetings, so I expect another close game today. Take the New York Red Bulls by +0.5 goals in this one.