Chicago Fire vs New-York City Prediction 14 September 2025
🔊 The match between Chicago Fire and New York City FC promises to be an intriguing battle between two evenly matched opponents. Both teams sit mid-table, making each point crucial for improving their standings. Chicago Fire have shown decent form, winning three of their last five matches, though they are prone to inconsistency. Meanwhile, New York City FC have also secured three victories in the same span, but they rely on a different tactical approach. Expect a tense contest on the pitch, with a focus on defense and opportunities for both teams to capitalize on their attacking chances.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 25 May 2025 and ended with a 3-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - New York City FC):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Chicago Fire and New York City FC:
- 24 matches played;
- home team victories - 3, away team victories - 13, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 24 for Chicago, 40 for New York City;
- average goals in the first half - 1.5, in the second half - 1.17;
- average total goals per match - 2.67.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago Fire - New-York City
Chicago Fire Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring Chicago Fire as the hosts against New England Revolution. The match ended with a scoreline of 3-2.
Here are the game statistics (Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
Chicago Fire are showing promising form: 3 wins and a draw in their last 5 matches highlight their potential. The team sits in ninth place in the standings after 28 games, securing 12 victories with an average of nearly two goals per game. However, their defense raises concerns, conceding almost as many as they score (averaging 1.79). In their last head-to-head against New York City, Chicago fell 1-3. Their play is centered around an attacking style with frequent attempts to maintain possession.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
New-York City Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, where New York City hosted D.C. United. The match ended with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (New York City vs D.C. United):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
New York City currently sit in eighth place and are showing decent form, with five wins in their last ten matches to back it up. The club focuses on controlling the game through solid defense and quick counterattacks, conceding just over one goal per game on average (1.41). Their recent encounter with Chicago was successful, as a convincing 3-1 victory boosts the team's confidence ahead of their next match. Despite some fluctuations in form, the team often demonstrates their ability to adapt to different opponents' styles.
Match Results: New-York City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 24;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.5;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.58, while the visitors net 0.92.
First-Half Stats: Chicago Fire (home) vs New-York City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 6 (42.86%) vs 1 (7.14%);
- losses: 3 (21.43%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- draws: 5 (35.71%) vs 7 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1.36 vs 1.14;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.79.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.9 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1.1).
- Chicago Fire scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 24;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 13, draws - 8.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs New-York City
- matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 27;
- wins: 12 vs 13;
- win percentage: 43% vs 48%;
- losses: 10 vs 9;
- draws: 6 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Chicago Fire have not won in 15 of last 16 games against New-York City (MLS).
- Chicago Fire have not won in 6 of last 7 home games against New-York City (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.67;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.67;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs New-York City
- average total in the tournament: 3.68 vs 2.59;
- average total goals scored: 1.89 vs 1.41;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.04 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.86 vs 0.96;
- Chicago Fire: average total at home in the tournament - 1.43;
- New-York City: average total away in the tournament - 1.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2) vs 1.4 (away - 1.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 New-York City games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 New-York City games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.43; at home field - 4.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 5.
New-York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.04, away - 3.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.33.
- New-York City have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
- New-York City have taken under 4.5 corners in last 5 away games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.34 (1.67 for home team and 1.67 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.22 (1.78 for home team and 1.44 for away team).
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.14; at home - 2.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.6.
New-York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.78, away - 1.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.17.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 24;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs New-York City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 9 (64%);
- number of BTTS matches for New-York City away - 6 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for New-York City away - 4 (67%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the statistics and current form of both teams, we're anticipating a closely contested match with limited goals. Defensive strategies could play a crucial role in this encounter, especially given New York's trend of low total goals (in nine out of their last ten games). Based on the analysis of both teams and recent results, a bet on under 3.5 goals appears to be a suitable option for this match, given the high likelihood of low scoring. It's quite possible that the teams will end in a stalemate with a 1-1 draw.
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