A lively MLS encounter is on the cards as New York Red Bulls welcome Chicago Fire, with both sides eager to continue their push for a strong finish. The Red Bulls are looking to recover from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nashville, but their recent defensive record is concerning. The Metros have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 10 matches and have conceded 1.70 goals per game. Mosquera and Marcucci are both expected to miss out through injury.
Chicago Fire, meanwhile, will be full of confidence after beating Orlando City 2-1 in midweek, with Robert Lewandowski scoring the winner. The visitors have been excellent recently, winning 80% of their last 10 matches and scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game. Chicago have also found the net in every one of those fixtures. Franco, Mbokazi, and Oregel remain sidelined, but the trio should not be sorely missed.
As Chicago Fire look unstoppable with Robert Lewandowski up front, Away Win should be considered, alongside Lewandowski to Score and Over 2.5 goals (53% of the last 36 H2Hs cleared this line).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 00:30.
What is our New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire prediction?
Our prediction for this match: New York Red Bulls 1 - 2 Chicago Fire
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Robert Lewandowski @ -125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Robert Lewandowski @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Dje D'Avilla @ 162 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Chicago Fire +0.5 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Chicago Fire +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -225 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Chicago Fire to Win @ -125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Chicago Fire to Win/Chicago Fire to Win @ 275 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Chicago Fire - No @ -700 Odds
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View OfferNew York Red Bulls Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwdwllwll | 1.30 |
| Home | lwdlwl | 1.17 |
| Away | wwll | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.83 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.67 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.67 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.59 | 1.42 | 1.83 |
Chicago Fire Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwllwwwwww | 2.40 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | wllww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.71 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.42 | 1.20 | 1.63 |
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
New York Red Bulls (36%)
36 Matches
Chicago Fire (36%)
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Past Results
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