Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Prediction 27 July 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls carries significant stakes. Both teams are mid-table, and every match is a chance to climb higher in the standings. Chicago have shown inconsistent form, alternating between wins and losses, but their attacking prowess allows them to score regularly. Meanwhile, New York Red Bulls are known for their tenacious style of play, often securing points on the road with a compact defense and effective counterattacks. Considering that their recent head-to-head encounters have been high-scoring affairs, we're in for an intriguing contest.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 05 April 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with New York Red Bulls as the home side):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 6 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
πAnalytical review of past official matches between Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls:
- 40 matches played;
- home wins - 15, away wins - 13, draws - 12;
- goals scored (home/away) - 58 to 57;
- average total goals per match - 2.88.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago Fire - New York Red Bulls
Chicago Fire Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Montreal Impact hosting Chicago Fire. The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Chicago Fire vs Montreal Impact):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Chicago Fire are delivering average performances in the current MLS season, sitting in 10th place on the league table. Their playing style is built on aggressive attacks, with the team netting around 2 goals per match at home. However, defensive issues persist, as the number of goals conceded often exceeds what is acceptable. Their recent form isn't the best, with 4 wins from their last 10 matches, but they remain a formidable opponent on their home turf. It's worth noting that their last head-to-head encounter with New York ended in a 1-2 defeat for Chicago.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
NY Red Bulls Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS, with New York Red Bulls hosting Inter Miami. The match ended in a 1-5 defeat for the home team.
Here are the match statistics (New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 8.
New York Red Bulls sit ninth in the league, with an equal tally of wins and losses-nine each-demonstrating the club's resilience. Despite their ability to defend well, the team struggles on the road, often scoring less than 1.5 goals per game. However, their recent form over the last ten matches shows a balanced state: four victories alongside three draws.
Match Results: NY Red Bulls
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- home team wins - 15, away team wins - 13, draws - 12.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs NY Red Bulls
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 24;
- wins: 9 vs 9;
- win percentage: 39% vs 38%;
- losses: 9 vs 9;
- draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- NY Red Bulls won with a +1.5 handicap in last 16 away games against Chicago Fire.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.45, the guests - 1.43;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.88;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 14.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs NY Red Bulls
- average total in the tournament: 3.65 vs 3.08;
- average total goals scored: 1.91 vs 1.63;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.04 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.87 vs 0.75;
- Chicago Fire: average total at home in the tournament - 1.1;
- NY Red Bulls: average total away in the tournament - 0.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 1).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Chicago Fire home games against NY Red Bulls.
Prediction on corners
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.43; at home field - 5.1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 4.5.
NY Red Bulls: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.08, away - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; away - 5.2.
- Chicago Fire have taken under 5.5 corners in last 11 games against NY Red Bulls (MLS).
- Chicago Fire have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 home games against NY Red Bulls (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.56 (1.28 for home team and 1.28 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.66 (1.14 for home team and 1.52 for away team).
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.26; at home - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; at home - 2.5.
NY Red Bulls: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.42, away - 2.58;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 2.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 14 times.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs NY Red Bulls
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 24;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 6 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for NY Red Bulls away - 6 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for NY Red Bulls away - 3 (60%).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in last 7 home games against NY Red Bulls.
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in last 6 home games against NY Red Bulls (MLS).
- NY Red Bulls have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
β Editorial Prediction
Both teams are on a similar level, both in terms of their league standings and recent form, promising us an exciting match filled with opportunities. Chicago are likely to set the pace, given their attacking style and home advantage. Fire tend to both score and concede frequently, so it's crucial for their opponents to capitalize on their chances, which will certainly come. We suggest keeping it simple and betting on over 2.5 goals.
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