New York City FC vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

New York City FC take on Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer on Saturday, 25 July 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Final result: New York City FC 3–1 Chicago Fire. New York City FC won the match.

New York City FC come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games (WDLLD), scoring in every game.

Chicago Fire come into this fixture having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games (LWWWD), scoring in every game.

In their last 26 meetings, New York City FC have won 13, drawn 8 and lost 3 against Chicago Fire. These fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Defensively, New York City FC kept 9 clean sheets and Chicago Fire kept 5 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.