New York City FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

New York City FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Sunday’s action sees a mid-table clash in the MLS between New York City FC and Chicago Fire.

Placed 7th in the Eastern Conference, New York City have been mediocre this season, finding themselves in the middle of the playoff spots. On the other hand, Chicago Fire sit in 9th, occupying the final playoff place.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• NYCFC have scored three goals in their last five matches

• NYCFC have not lost in their last seven meetings with Chicago Fire

• Chicago Fire have scored 13 goals in their last five matches

• Chicago Fire have not lost in their last five matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

One of America’s dominating forces, New York City have been inconsistent throughout the season – struggling to gain a run of consistent wins. That form through the season has created an eight-point gap with the top team in Philadelphia.

Their opponents, Chicago Fire, are on their best form of the season, unbeaten in their last five games. Occupying the final playoff spot, the Fire have recently snuck into 9th place, but with places such as Jonathon Bamba, they will hope to have a strong end to the season.

Alonso Martinez will be one to watch in this fixture, the Costa Rican having scored seven goals in 13 MLS appearances this season. Martinez comes into the fixture on strong form, having netted a brace in the previous fixture.

New York City FC Preview

New York City FC Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Freese, Grey, Haak, Martins, Risa, O’Neill, Perea, Moralez, Fernandez, Martinez, Wolf.

Coming into the fixture, NYCFC have a trio of absentees, with Keaton Parks, Kevin O’Toole, and Malachi Jones set to miss out due to injury.

Chicago Fire Preview

Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Brady, Glasgow, Cupps, Elliot, Gutman, Kouame, Davilla, Acosta, Haile-Selassie, Cuypers, Bamba.

Unlike their opponents, Chicago Fire will have five players out as Carlos Teran, David Poreba, and Leonardo Barroso are out with muscular injuries.

Additionally, Chase Gasper and Chris Mueller are also set to be out.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in the MLS, New York and Chicago have met on several occasions. Within their 22 meetings, City come out as the victors with 11 wins compared to eight draws and three wins for Chicago.

Recent Meetings:

• 21st August 2022 – Chicago 0-2 NYCFC

• 5th March 2023 – Chicago 0-1 NYCFC

• 21st October 2023 – NYCFC 1-0 Chicago

• 14th July 2024 – Chicago 0-0 NYCFC

• 25th August 2024 – NYCFC 2-2 Chicago

Betting Tip For New York City FC vs Chicago Fire

As the favourites in the fixture and in a higher league position, all arrows point toward the home side in this match. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for New York City to win. Odds of 1.88 from Kwiff means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £18.80.

Where To Watch

This match will be broadcast live on Apple in the UK.

• Date: Sunday, 25 May

• Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT

• Channel: Apple TV

Prediction

New York City 2-1 Chicago Fire