Chicago Fire will welcome New York Red Bulls to Soldier Field for their MLS encounter on Sunday, 27 July 2025.
View our free Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls predictions below.
Contents
- 1 Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls predictions: Goals at both ends
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Red Bulls to complete the sweep?
- 3 Chicago Fire preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in seven weeks
- 4 New York Red Bulls preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes on the road
- 5 Player to watch: Emil Forsberg
Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams found the net in six of the last eight meetings between these sides.
- Five of both teams’ last six respective games featured goals at both ends.
- New York Red Bulls trailed at half-time in four of their last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Chicago Fire 1-1 NY Red Bulls
While Chicago Fire have been the second-best travellers in the MLS, they have a disappointing 2-4-4 win-draw-loss record in 10 home games this season.
On the other hand, New York Red Bulls have been one of the MLS' best home teams, but have managed only one win in 12 away games.
It is fair to note that the spoils were shared in four of the last seven clashes between these teams, and two of New York Red Bulls' last three away games ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chicago Fire are clear favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As things stand, New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire are ninth and 10th in the Eastern Conference, respectively.
With that in mind, Chicago Fire are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds usually have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that New York Red Bulls trailed at the half-time break in four of their last five games. On that note, HT Chicago Fire to win has an appealing look at 7/5 (2.40). That one has a 41.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Red Bulls to complete the sweep?
Chicago Fire suffered a 2-1 defeat in the reverse fixture in April. However, in their last eight clashes, both teams have two wins apiece with four draws between them.
USA MLS 06/04/25
New York Red Bulls
Chicago Fire
USA MLS 15/09/24
Chicago Fire
New York Red Bulls
USA MLS 14/04/24
New York Red Bulls
Chicago Fire
Friendlies 27/01/24
Chicago Fire
New York Red Bulls
USA MLS 01/10/23
New York Red Bulls
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in seven weeks
Chicago Fire will return to Soldier Field this weekend after back-to-back games on the road which includes a 2-2 draw at Atlanta and a hard-fought 2-1 win at Montreal last time out.
Leading scorer Hugo Cuypers was on the scoresheet in the victory at Montreal, with strike partner Philip Zinckernagel getting his seventh assist of the season. Both players will look to make an impact for Gregg Berhalter’s side this weekend.
David Poreba has torn ligaments, Carlos Teran continues to nurse a hamstring injury, while Chris Mueller remains out of the team due to personal reasons.
Predicted lineup: Brady (GK), Dean, Gonzalez, Elliott, Gutman, Pineda, Oregel, Zinckernagel, Gutierrez, Bamba & Cuypers.
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
Atlanta United
1
Chicago Fire
2
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
Detroit City FC
0
Chicago Fire
4
USA MLS 04/05/25
D
Orlando City SC
0
Chicago Fire
0
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
Nashville SC
7
Chicago Fire
2
USA MLS 20/04/25
L
FC Cincinnati
3
Chicago Fire
2
New York Red Bulls preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes on the road
The Red Bulls suffered their worst MLS defeat this season as they fell 5-1 to Inter Miami last weekend in front of their home supporters, marking their second loss in three recent matches.
With 33 points, the visitors enter this contest one point better than Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference but will be keen to get back to winning ways, although they have not won at this stadium since May 2022.
There are no fresh injury concerns for Sandro Schwarz's side, but Lewis Morgan and Cameron Harper are injury absentees for this contest, while Raheem Edwards faces a yellow card suspension this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Coronel (GK), Valencia, Eile, Nealis, Duncan, Stroud, Edelman, Carmona, Forsberg, Sofo & Choupo-Moting.
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
LA Galaxy
0
New York Red Bulls
7
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Colorado Switchbacks FC
1
New York Red Bulls
4
USA MLS 03/05/25
L
Inter Miami CF
4
New York Red Bulls
1
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
CF Montreal
0
New York Red Bulls
1
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
DC United
2
New York Red Bulls
1
Player to watch: Emil Forsberg
New York Red Bulls have scored six goals in their last two games and Emil Forsberg was directly involved in four of them. The former RB Leipzig midfielder has four goals and two assists in his last five appearances. He will be called upon to provide goals this weekend.