New-York City vs Chicago Fire Prediction 25 May 2025
πThe upcoming clash between New York City and Chicago Fire promises to be a real test for both teams. The sides have shown contrasting results in recent matches: the hosts are eager to regain their confidence after a series of inconsistent performances, while the visitors have been delivering impressive attacking displays on the road. New York will rely on their traditionally strong home advantage, but Chicago are determined to extend their successful run. The question remains: can the hosts contain the visitors' aggressive attack and get back to winning ways?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 24 August 2024 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (with New York City as the home team):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 12 vs 4;
- fouls: 5 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
πStatistical preview of the official matchups between New York City FC and Chicago Fire:
- 23 matches played;
- home victories - 12, away wins - 3, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 37 to 23;
- average goals in the first half - 1.52, in the second half - 1.09;
- average total goals per match - 2.61.
Head-to-head statistics New-York City - Chicago Fire
New-York City Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring New York City FC as the home side against New York Red Bulls. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory for New York City FC.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls):
- possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
New York City sit in 7th place on the table and are eager to climb higher. The team has been inconsistent, securing victory in only four of their last ten matches. However, they have traditionally been strong at home, winning nine out of ten head-to-head encounters against Chicago. Playing with a defensive mindset, New York aim to capitalize on counter-attacks, although their average scoring rate is less than ideal at just one goal per match. Their most recent clash with this close rival ended in a 2-2 draw.
Match Results: New-York City
Chicago Fire Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the U.S. Open Cup, where they faced New England Revolution away. The game ended with a scoreline of 1-3.
Match statistics (Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Chicago Fire are showcasing impressive attacking football on the road and currently sit 9th in the standings. The team is unbeaten in their last five matches and is particularly dangerous with their ability to score more than one goal per game-this scenario has occurred in eight of their last nine away fixtures. However, their defense often makes mistakes, leading to a high number of goals conceded-nearly two per match.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 3, draws - 8.
Statistics: New-York City vs Chicago Fire
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 13;
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- win percentage: 43% vs 38%;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- New-York City have won in 9 of last 10 home games against Chicago Fire (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.61, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.61;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: New-York City vs Chicago Fire
- average total in the tournament: 2.07 vs 3.69;
- average total goals scored: 1.07 vs 1.85;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.36 vs 0.85;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.71 vs 1;
- New-York City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.29;
- Chicago Fire: average total away in the tournament - 2.43;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 2.5).
- Chicago Fire have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 away games against New-York City (MLS).
Prediction on corners
New-York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.07; at home field - 6.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 5.8.
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.38, away - 3.43;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.25.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 8 New-York City games against Chicago Fire (MLS).
- Over 9.5 corners in last 5 New-York City home games against Chicago Fire (MLS).
- Over 9.5 corners in 12 of last 13 New-York City games (MLS).
- Over 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 New-York City games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.82 (1.91 for home team and 1.91 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.72 (2.36 for home team and 1.36 for away team).
New-York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.43; at home - 1.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; at home - 1.4.
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.15, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 5 times.
Statistics: New-York City vs Chicago Fire
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for New-York City at home - 3 (43%);
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 7 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for New-York City at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire away - 4 (100%).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in last 9 away games.
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in last 8 away games (MLS).
Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be action-packed, with Chicago Fire's attacking style and New York's solid home performances setting the stage. Considering the recent head-to-head history and current trends, betting on both teams to score appears well-founded, especially given the high percentage of such outcomes for both sides. This makes the prediction more likely, with both clubs actively engaging in offensive play.
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