Chicago Fire FC vs NY Red Bulls Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds l MLS 2025

Only a single point separates the two sides currently.

Chicago Fire FC will host the New York Red Bulls at Soldier Field on matchday 25 of the Major League Soccer. The home side are currently sitting in the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference. They have nine wins, five draws, and nine losses in their opening 23 matches.

They are coming into this game on the back of a 2-0 victory over Montreal and will be looking to clinch all three points at home.

NY Red Bulls, on the other hand, currently find themselves in the ninth spot in the league table. They have accumulated 33 points in 24 matches with nine wins, six draws, and nine losses. The visitors made it to the finals of the MLS Cup last year but missed out on the trophy after a heartbreaking 2-1 loss against the LA Galaxy.

Form:

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Stadium: Soldier Field
• Date and Kickoff time: July 27 – 06:00 IST/00:30 GMT; July 26 – 17:30 PT/ 20:30 ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Chicago Fire FC (in all competitions): W-D-L-L-L

NY Red Bulls (in all competitions): L-W-L-D-D

Players to watch out for:

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Bulls FC):

The Danish winger is one of the most lethal forwards of the Chicago Fire. He is very versatile and can operate on both wings, which makes him very dynamic. He is having a great season in front of the goal. The player has registered 10 goals and seven assists in 21 appearances.

Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls)

The Swedish international is leading the NY Red Bulls from the front and is having an extraordinary season. His game is way beyond the stats, as he adds elite technical quality to the lineup. With nine goals and six assists, he is also one of the most effective forwards in the league.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for the visitors
• Chicago Fire won 2-0 against Montreal in their last game.
• The NY Red Bulls lost 5-1 against Inter Miami in their last game.

Chicago Fire FC vs NY Red Bulls: Betting tips and odds:

• Tip 1: Chicago Fire FC to win – 1.72 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.59 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.33 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

David Poreba and Carlos Terán will be unavailable for the home side.

NY Red Bulls, on the other hand, will be without Dylan Nealis due to a muscle Injury.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 62

Chicago Fire FC: 25

NY Red Bulls: 19

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups:

Chicago Fire FC (4-2-3-1)

Brady (GK); Barroso, Rogers, Elliott, Gutman; Kouamé, Pineda; Haile-Selassie, Gutiérrez, Zinckernagel; Cuypers

NY Red Bulls (3-4-1-2)

Coronel(GK); Hack, Nealis, Eile; Edwards, Edelman, Donkor, Sofo; Forsberg; Hall, Choupo-Moting

Match Prediction:

Chicago Fire FC are expected to register a win and clinch all three points at home against New York Red Bulls.

Prediction: Chicago Fire FC 2-1 New York Red Bulls

Telecast details

Worldwide: Apple TV+

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