New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Predictions
Major League Soccer · USA
New York Red Bulls
Full Time
1 - 1
AI predicted 1 - 2
Chicago Fire
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Chicago Fire Win
Match Result
6.7/10Late Drama as Red Bulls and Fire Share Spoils in Harrison
New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire battled to a 1-1 draw at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with both sides leaving it late to secure their points. Chicago Fire struck first in the 38th minute, putting the hosts on the back foot before halftime. The Red Bulls responded with resilience, finally finding their equalizer in the 86th minute to send the home fans into celebration. The match was a tense affair, with both teams showing flashes of attacking intent but ultimately unable to find a decisive winner. A flurry of cards reflected the competitive edge, as tempers flared and both sides fought hard in midfield. In the end, a share of the points was a fair reflection of a closely contested encounter.
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DECENT HITPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
1 - 1
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Key Moments
38' — Goal
Chicago Fire take the lead with a well-taken goal.
86' — Goal
New York Red Bulls equalize late, sending the home crowd into raptures.
Unknown' — Yellow Card
Red Bulls receive a yellow card as the match heats up.
Unknown' — Yellow Card
Chicago Fire pick up two yellow cards in a competitive contest.
New York Red Bulls
The Red Bulls showed determination, especially in the second half, to claw their way back after falling behind. Despite conceding first, they maintained their composure and pressed for an equalizer, which finally arrived late in the game. The home side's attacking efforts were persistent, though at times lacked the incisiveness needed to break down a disciplined Fire defense until the closing stages.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire executed their game plan well for much of the match, taking the lead in the first half and managing the tempo effectively. Their defensive structure held firm until the final minutes, but they were ultimately undone by sustained Red Bulls pressure. The Fire showed discipline, as evidenced by their two yellow cards, but will rue their inability to hold onto the lead.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
With no lineup data available, both teams appeared to favor balanced approaches, with Chicago Fire likely sitting deeper after their first-half goal and looking to absorb pressure. The Red Bulls, forced to chase the game, pushed higher up the pitch in the second half, utilizing width and late substitutions to inject energy. Chicago's defensive discipline was evident, but their inability to close out the match suggests a need for greater composure under sustained pressure. Set pieces and transitions played a notable role, as both teams looked for opportunities in tight spaces. The late equalizer for the Red Bulls was a product of persistent attacking play and a willingness to commit numbers forward in the final stages.
Turning Point
The 86th-minute equalizer by the Red Bulls shifted the momentum and ensured both sides left with a point.
Man of the Match
Red Bulls Goalscorer (86')
Delivered the crucial late goal to rescue a draw for his team.
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire: Match Preview
New York Red Bulls return to Harrison looking to steady a wobbling ship after a mixed run of results. Their last five have produced just one win and included a damaging home defeat to Charlotte, leaving them eighth in the table and searching for defensive answers. Chicago Fire, in contrast, ride into this fixture on a wave of momentum, having won four straight across league and Leagues Cup play, including back-to-back away victories and a sharp uptick in attacking output.
Statistically, this is a contest between a Red Bulls side that creates chances but leaks goals (1.8 conceded per game in their last five) and a Chicago team that has found balance, averaging 2.0 goals scored and just 1.2 conceded over the same period. Chicago’s second-half scoring (7 of their last 10 goals after the break) could be telling, especially against a Red Bulls defence that has struggled to hold leads. Both sides are strong on set pieces, averaging over 5 corners per game, but discipline could be an issue for the hosts, who are averaging 3.4 yellow cards in their last five.
Given the recent trajectories, the model expects Chicago’s momentum to carry through, with their attack likely to exploit Red Bulls’ defensive frailty. The most probable scenario is a high-tempo, open contest, with Chicago’s form and superior finishing making the difference. A 2-1 away win is the likeliest outcome, but the Red Bulls’ attacking talent means a draw or a high-scoring stalemate cannot be ruled out.
How New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
New York Red Bullslast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Chicago Firelast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Regular contributor
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Chicago Fire are the league’s in-form side, winning four straight and scoring at least twice in each of their last three. New York Red Bulls, by contrast, have managed just one win in five and have struggled to keep opponents at bay, conceding nine times in that stretch. The momentum is firmly with the visitors, whose attacking and defensive numbers both outstrip the hosts’ recent output.
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +High-volume attack — 15 shots/game
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
- −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
- +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire that most previews miss.
- 1Chicago Fire have scored seven of their last ten goals after half-time, highlighting a strong second-half trend.
- 2Red Bulls have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five matches, conceding at least once before the hour mark in four of them.
- 3Four of the last five H2H meetings have seen both teams score, with an average of 3.2 total goals per match.
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Over 2.5 Goals
63%
BTTS: Yes
63%
Likely Scores
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The Case For This New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Prediction
Chicago Fire’s surge in form is the headline here, with four consecutive wins across all competitions and a rising attacking output. New York Red Bulls, meanwhile, have stumbled through a patchy run, alternating between defensive lapses and flashes of attacking promise. The data suggests Chicago’s momentum is not a fluke: their shot and xG numbers back up the results, and they’ve been particularly ruthless after the break. Red Bulls are struggling to find consistency at both ends, and their inability to keep clean sheets at home is a major concern against a side this confident.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Chicago Fire are on a four-match winning streak, scoring 2.0 goals per game in that span.
Defence
- →New York Red Bulls have conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, with no clean sheets.
Match Context
- →Both teams have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5, and over 2.5 goals in over 65% of their league matches.
Where the Model Sees Value: New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire(3)
Selections where the model's probability beats the bookmaker's implied probability. Expected value is computed from real consensus odds, not opinion.
Match Result: Chicago Fire Win
Chicago Fire arrive in Harrison on a four-match winning streak, averaging 2.0 goals per game and conceding just 1.2, while New York Red Bulls have shipped 9 in their last 5 and have just one win in that span. The away side’s momentum and more balanced attack/defence tilt the probabilities.
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Both teams have seen 4 of their last 5 matches go over 2.5, and neither has kept more than one clean sheet in that stretch. The Red Bulls’ leaky defence (1.8 conceded per game last 5) and Chicago’s attacking form point to another open contest.
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BTTS: Yes
Four of the last five for both clubs have landed BTTS, and neither side has looked capable of shutting up shop recently. Chicago’s only clean sheet in that span came at home, while New York have failed to keep any.
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🚩 New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.1 corners for New York Red Bulls and 4 for Chicago Fire, for an expected total of 9.1. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (57%). Over 8.5: 56% · Over 10.5: 31%.
What History Says: New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire
The last ten meetings between these sides have been remarkably balanced, with three wins each and four draws. Recent encounters have been high-scoring, with both teams finding the net in four of the last five. The most recent clash saw Red Bulls win 3-1 in Chicago, but overall the fixture has tended to favour goals and tight margins.
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
2
New York Red Bulls wins
5
Draws
3
Chicago Fire wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire
With no bookmaker odds available, it’s not possible to calculate value edges for this fixture. However, the model’s strong lean towards Chicago Fire, based on their current form, would likely produce value if the market rates this as a close contest or favours the home side. Over 2.5 goals and BTTS are also supported by recent trends, suggesting they would be worth monitoring for value if odds become available.
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Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
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Things to Watch: New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available at time of analysis, so value edges cannot be calculated.
- ⚠️Chicago’s away record is solid but not dominant (3-2-3), and a congested fixture list could impact sharpness.
- ⚠️Red Bulls’ underlying shot numbers remain decent, hinting at possible underperformance in recent results.
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Final Verdict
New York Red Bulls 1–2 Chicago FireChicago Fire’s four-match winning streak, underpinned by improved shot and goal numbers, is the single strongest data point backing a 2-1 away win. The main risk is that Red Bulls’ underlying attacking metrics (nearly 15 shots per game last five) finally translate into a more clinical performance, or that Chicago’s run is stretched thin by fixture congestion. Still, the form lines point to the visitors extending their streak.
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire: Common Questions
Who will win New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire?
Chicago Fire are favoured by the model with a 44% probability of victory, compared to 24% for the Red Bulls and 32% for the draw. The away side’s four-match winning streak and superior recent form tip the balance.
Will both teams score in New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire?
There’s a 63% probability of both teams scoring, as each side has landed BTTS in four of their last five matches and neither has kept more than one clean sheet in that span.
Can Chicago Fire keep their winning streak going?
The data suggests Chicago Fire’s run is sustainable: they’ve averaged 2.0 goals and 15.8 shots per game across their last five, with a 4-0-1 record. The model gives them a 76% chance to avoid defeat (double chance X2) in this fixture.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 15 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.
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