New York City and Chicago Fire will go up against each other on the 25th of August in New York. The two teams are on the opposite sides of the spectrum this season – one is a title contender and the other is barely above the bottom of the pit. Find out who will win thanks to our professional New York City vs Chicago Fire betting tips.
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New York City vs Chicago Fire prediction: A win is Nick Cushing’s demand
Key Stats
- Chicago Fire’s last win over New York City was on the 30th of September, 2021.
- We saw BTTS – No in 70.0% of the last 10 New York City vs Chicago Fire head-to-heads.
- Coach Frank Klopas has a poor 1-1-4 record against New York City.
Correct score prediction: New York City 1-0 Chicago Fire
50.0% of the last six head-to-heads resulted in 1-0 in favor of New York City. We believe the game on the 25th could also end positively for coach Cushing’s boys, as the visitors aren’t performing at all well this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: New York City’s form can’t be ignored
- HOME: -138 – 56.6%
- DRAW: +305 – 23.4%
- AWAY: +350 – 20.0%
*These New York City vs Chicago Fire odds are subject to change
BTTS – No is priced at -150. This means our top New York City vs Chicago Fire prediction has a good success chance – about a 60.00% chance of success. Moreover, New York City are the expected winners before the start of the match. Coach Cushing’s players have a decent 56.6% win probability this week.
Last five H2Hs: New York City dominates Chicago
In the charts below, you’ll be able to see why we decided to go with Cushing’s troops in our New York City vs Chicago Fire predictions.
USA MLS 14/07/24
Chicago Fire
New York City FC
USA MLS 21/10/23
New York City FC
Chicago Fire
USA MLS 05/03/23
Chicago Fire
New York City FC
USA MLS 21/08/22
Chicago Fire
New York City FC
USA MLS 22/05/22
New York City FC
Chicago Fire
New York City team news and form: New York City on the rise
After 25 Major League Soccer matches played, New York City is sitting in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Coach Cushing’s boys won 11 games, shared the spoils on five occasions, and lost nine times.
Predicted lineup: Barraza (GK), Ilenic, Martins, Risa, McFarlane, Sands, Haak, Manoel, Bakrar, Moralez & Fernandez
USA MLS 15/03/25
W
New England Revolution
1
New York City FC
2
USA MLS 09/03/25
W
Orlando City SC
1
New York City FC
2
USA MLS 02/03/25
L
Los Angeles FC
1
New York City FC
0
USA MLS 23/02/25
D
Inter Miami CF
2
New York City FC
2
Friendlies 15/02/25
W
Minnesota United
0
New York City FC
1
Chicago Fire team news and form: Two-point lead means nothing
Coach Klopas’ team is only two points away from the bottom of the table. If the manager doesn’t want to share Ezra Hendrickson’s fate, he’d have to find a way for his team to get back on the right track sooner rather than later.
Predicted lineup: Richey (GK), Pineda, Salquist, Souquet, Herbers, Gimenez, Acosta, Reynolds, Koutsias, Gutierrez & Shaqiri
USA MLS 15/03/25
W
Toronto FC
1
Chicago Fire
2
USA MLS 09/03/25
W
FC Dallas
1
Chicago Fire
3
USA MLS 02/03/25
D
DC United
2
Chicago Fire
2
USA MLS 23/02/25
L
Columbus Crew
4
Chicago Fire
2
Friendlies 15/02/25
W
LA Galaxy
0
Chicago Fire
1
Player to watch: Xherdan Shaqiri
If there’s one man who can disprove our New York City vs Chicago Fire predictions, it’s likely Shaqiri. Chicago Fire’s captain is proving to be a true leader for his teammates and we are convinced he will be among the starters this week, as he already has four goal returns for his team.
Second player to watch: Santiago Rodriguez
Rodriguez’s display is truly something else this season. He is the leading goalscorer for the home team, with eight goals bagged in 2024. Surely, he is eager to have a go at the Top Goalscorer Award.
