New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

New York Red Bulls take on Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, New York Red Bulls sit 10th in the Major League Soccer on 27 points from 23 games, while Chicago Fire are 3rd on 38 points.

Final result: New York Red Bulls 1–1 Chicago Fire. the match ended level.

New York Red Bulls come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games (LLDLD), scoring in 3 of them.

Chicago Fire come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 3 and lost 0 of their last 5 games (WWDDD), scoring in every game.

In their last 15 meetings, New York Red Bulls have won 4, drawn 5 and lost 5 against Chicago Fire. These fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.

Defensively, New York Red Bulls kept 2 clean sheets and Chicago Fire kept 4 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.