New York City FC vs Chicago Fire Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

Both sides battled to a draw when they last met.

New York City FC are all set to host Chicago Fire FC in the Eastern Conference Major League Soccer 2025 fixture. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the Yankee Stadium.

New York City FC will be at home, and they will be looking to use it to their advantage. The Pigeons are in the seventh spot on the Eastern Conference points table of the MLS. They have come up with decent performances, but it will not be enough for them to go further into the season.

Chicago Fire FC are in ninth place on the MLS points table of the Eastern Conference. They will be looking to step up here. After competing in 13 league games, the Fire have only been able to secure five wins.

It is not going to be an easy contest for the visitors, but they are surely going to put up a fight against the Pigeons.

Kick-off:

• Location: New York City
• Stadium: Yankee Stadium
• Date: Monday, May 26
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Sunday, May 25: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
• VAR: In use

Form:

New York City FC: W-L-L-D-W

Chicago Fire: D-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)

Hailing from Costa Rica, the 26-year-old forward is the top goal-getter for New York City FC in Major League Soccer this season. Alonso Martinez has scored seven goals and has an assist to his name in 13 league games this season. He helped his side in the previous league game against the NY Red Bulls and led them to a win.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire)

Hugo Cuypers is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Chicago Fire FC in the upcoming league game against New York City FC. He has nine goal contributions in 13 MLS fixtures this season and will be looking to add more to his tally. Cuypers has been consistent for the Fire, which will be a bag add-on for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Chicago Fire are unbeaten in their last five fixtures.
• New York City FC have only been able to score three goals in their last five matches.
• The Fire are on a four-match winning streak.

New York City FC vs Chicago Fire: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chicago Fire to win @5/2 bet365
• Hugo Cuypers to score @6/1 Paddy Power
• Goals under 3.5 @8/15 Spread Ex

Injury and Team News

New York City FC will be without the services of Keaton Parks, Kevin O’Toole and Malachi Jones as they are injured.

Carlos Teran, Chase Gasper and three other Chicago Fire players are injured, hence keeping them out of action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 22

New York City FC won: 11

Chicago Fire won: 3

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

New York City FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Freese (GK); Gray, Martins, Haak, Risa; O’Neill, Perea; Fernandez, Moralez, Wolf; Martinez

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Brady (GK); Glasgow, Cupps, Elliott, Gutman; Kouame, Dje Tah, Acosta; Haile-Selassie, Cuypers, Bamba

Match Prediction

Even though the Pigeons have a positive record against the Fire, it will be Chicago Fire FC who are likely to defeat New York City FC in this upcoming Major League Soccer 2025.

Prediction: New York City FC 1-2 Chicago Fire FC

Telecast Details

India: Eurosport

Worldwide: Apple TV

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