New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC

At 23:30 on Saturday, Yankee Stadium hosts another chapter in the MLS — the association's premier competition. New York City FC (.) take on Chicago Fire FC (.) in matchday 1 of the season. The hosts suffered another poor performance against Nashville S.C. (2 - 1), while Chicago Fire FC won 2 - 1 against Toronto FC and have conceded just goals per game on average this season. In the last 6 months, New York City FC have won 3 of their 8 home games at Yankee Stadium. Our model arrives at a 47% probability for Chicago Fire FC to take the points and make a statement in the top flight.

The Most Popular Betting Tips for New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC with Current Odds

Three-Way BetChicago Fire FC47%17/10·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18 Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals66%5/8·PalmslotsT&C's apply | +18 ★ Expert TipExpert TipOver 3.5 Goals44%17/11·PalmslotsT&C's apply | +18

Important analyses and previews ahead of kick-off

Three-Way BetNew York City FC 31% · X 22% · Chicago Fire FC 47%New York City FCXChicago Fire FCBoth Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 66% · No 34%YesNoTotal Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 66% · Under 34%OverUnderTotal Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 44% · Under 56%OverUnderCorrect Score1-110%1-29%2-27%

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Current odds for New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC

ProbabilityNew York City FC31%Draw22%Chicago Fire FC47%

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New York City FC and Chicago Fire FC: Form Guide and Statistical Comparison

New York City FC Form

Last 5 games

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New York City FC most recently faced Nashville S.C., losing the match 2 - 1. It was a result that left the squad determined to bounce back on home soil.

Over the past 6 months, New York City FC have won 5, drawn 4 and lost 6 of their 15 games. At home they have picked up 3 wins from 8 fixtures, losing 3. They have scored 25 goals in total during this period – an average of 1.67 per game.

Looking at New York City FC's recent run of 15 games, they have netted 25 goals at a rate of 1.67 per game. Defensively, they have let in 21 goals over the same period. At home specifically, New York City FC have won 3 and lost 3 of their 8 home games in this stretch.

Chicago Fire FC Form

Last 5 games

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The most recent game for Chicago Fire FC saw them take on Toronto FC, with the match ending 2 - 1. The win is a timely confidence boost as they head to Yankee Stadium. They now make the trip to Yankee Stadium for this MLS clash.

In the last 6 months, Chicago Fire FC have played 14 games, winning 8 of them. Their away record in that period reads 3 wins and 1 defeats from 6 matches on the road. Offensively, they have netted 27 goals while conceding 16 – a defensive average of 1.14 per game.

Chicago Fire FC's most recent 14 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 27 goals (1.93 per game) while conceding 16 (1.14 per game). In terms of away performances specifically, Chicago Fire FC have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their 6 away matches — a record that provides useful context ahead of this trip to Yankee Stadium.

Stats per Game

New York City FC Chicago Fire FC

Goals scored

1.2

2.2

Corners

2.8

4.1

Fouls

12.4

Saves

3.6

3.2

MLS

MLS Table

#	Team	Played	Diff.	Pnts
1	Nashville S.C.	14	20	33
2	Inter Miami CF	15	11	31
3	Chicago Fire FC Away	14	11	26
4	New England Revolution	14	4	25
· · · 2 places · · ·
7	FC Cincinnati	15	-1	20
8	New York City FC Home	15	4	19
9	D.C. United	15	-4	18

Last Meetings

05/25/2025

New York City FC
Chicago Fire FC

3-1

08/24/2024

New York City FC
Chicago Fire FC

2-2

07/14/2024

Chicago Fire FC
New York City FC

0-0

10/21/2023

New York City FC
Chicago Fire FC

1-0

Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)

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Our AI Betting Tip for New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC

Our verdict on New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC: based on form, statistics and league position, we back Chicago Fire FC to collect all three points on their travels in the MLS – probability 47%, best odds 17/10 at Zizobet. Across all available markets, the pick that best balances value and confidence is "Total Goals Over/Under 3.5" – 44% probability and odds of 17/11 at Palmslots.Best Tip Over 3.5 Goals17/11Place betT&C's apply | +18