New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | US Open Cup 2025

The hosts were the better side when they battled the Chicago Fire the last time.

New England Revolution are ready to host Chicago Fire FC in the round of 16 of the US Open Cup 2025 edition. The high-stakes contest between the two teams is all set to take place at the Anderson Stadium.

New England Revolution are coming in after scoring a 2-1 win against Rhode Island in the previous round of the US Open Cup. They are not doing so well in the MLS currently. The team is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference points table.

Chicago Fire FC are placed ninth on the MLS Eastern Conference points table. They have shown some average performances. They will be looking for a win so that they can get to the quarterfinals of the competition.

They are coming in after securing a dominating 4-0 win over Detroit City FC in the last round.

Kick-off:

• Location: Providence, Rhode Island
• Stadium: Anderson Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, May 21
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST / Tuesday, May 20: 23:30 GMT/ 18:30 ET/ 15:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

New England Revolution: W-W-W-D-D

Chicago Fire FC: L-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Tomas Chancalay (New England Revolution)

Tomas Chancalay is coming in after scoring an important goal in the last round of the US Open Cup fixture, which helped the New England Revolution to proceed further. He will be looking to step up. Chancalay might emerge as the game-changer for his side.

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago Fire FC)

The 21-year-old midfielder is coming in after scoring a brace in their previous fixture. He helped them secure a 4-1 win against Charlotte FC in the MLS. It was a good performance by Brian Gutierrez.

Although he is yet to score in the US Open Cup competition, Gutierrez is going to play an important role for his side.

Match Facts

• The last four of the five fixtures between New England Revolution and Chicago Fire FC have ended in a draw.
• New England Revolution are on a five-match unbeaten run.
• Chicago Fire are on a three-match winning streak.

New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chicago Fire to win @33/20 10 bet
• Goals over 3.5 @2/1 Skybet
• Brian Guteirrez to score

Injury and Team News

New England Revolution will be without the services of Luca Langoni, Malcolm Fry and Will Sands as they are injured.

Chicago Fire FC will miss out on Carlos Teran, Chase Gasper, Chris Mueller, David Poreba and Leonardo Barroso as they have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 37

New England Revolution won: 13

Chicago Fire FC won: 11

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineups

New England Revolution predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Ivacic (GK); Ceballos, Fofana, Beason; Feingold, Polster, Gil, Yusuf, Miller; Chancalay, Campana

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Brady (GK); Dean, Rogers, Elliott, Gutman; Oregel, Pineda, Gutierrez; Zinckernagel, Cuypers, Bamba

Match Prediction

Both sides have come up with some neck-to-neck confrontations against one another in the past. Chicago Fire FC are likely to emerge as the winners in their upcoming US Open Cup 2025 round of 16 fixture against New England Revolution.

Prediction: New England Revolution 2-3 Chicago Fire FC

Telecast Details

USA: Paramount+

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