Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls face each other in an official match of the 2026 MLS season. The game takes place at Soldier Field on Saturday, 09/05/2026, at 19:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Chicago Fire Football Club vs New York Red Bulls, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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👉 Our prediction is: New York Red Bulls to win the 1st half

New York Red Bulls will travel looking for a win against Chicago Fire. Even as the away side, expect New York Red Bulls to be the primary aggressor in this match.

With Chicago Fire hardly in the best of form of late, New York Red Bulls has the perfect opportunity to capture a half-time lead on their way to a win. So our betting tip is for New York Red Bulls to win the first half.

👉 Our prediction is: Chicago Fire to win

Based on our evaluations, Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Chicago Fire the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Chicago Fire to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Chicago Fire win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

The Men in Red preview

Chicago Fire comes into the match having played 10 games in the MLS so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.7 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.

Chicago Fire's attack has scored 19 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the MLS, averaging 1.9 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.9.

The offence system of Chicago Fire is led by Hugo Cuypers as the top scorer of the season. The belgian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Philip Zinckernagel, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1.1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.

The Red Bulls preview

On the other hand, New York Red Bulls comes into the match having played 11 games in the MLS so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.09 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.

New York Red Bulls's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the MLS, averaging 1.45 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.

The offence system of New York Red Bulls is led by Julian Hall as the top scorer of the season. The american midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ronald Donkor, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 2.45 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 2.45.

Head to head: Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls

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Home Team

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Chicago Fire

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D W W

2

Home L W W W L

1.8

Away D W D L D

1.2

Away Team

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New York Red Bulls

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D L D

0.4

Home L D W L W

1.4

Away L L D L D

0.4

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Published on 7 May 2026, at 02:00 Last updated on 7 May 2026, at 02:00