New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 23/08

Main prediction: Chicago Fire to win in regular time

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire meet again. The clash, valid for the MLS 2026, takes place this 23/08 (Sunday), at Red Bull Arena, at 00:30.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, New York Red Bulls have won 1 time(s). Chicago Fire have won 3. Chicago Fire are the favourites with a 32% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire.

Prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire

Overview New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire are favourites, with a 32% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Chicago Fire Football Club win are at 2.55 and a draw at 4.62.

In the Major League Soccer, New York Red Bulls have 7 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 30 goal(s) scored and 42 conceded. The top scorer is Julian Hall, with 9 goal(s). On the other side, Chicago Fire have 11 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 36 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded. Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer with 13 goal(s).

In the last 13 clashes between New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire, all had under 9.5 corners.

New York Red Bulls have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Chicago Fire.

New York Red Bulls have conceded goals in their last 18 matches in the competition.

Chicago Fire are unbeaten in 3 matches in the league.

In the last 6 matches involving Chicago Fire, all had over 2.5 goals.

Chicago Fire have conceded goals in their last 6 matches in the league.

Head-to-head between New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire

In 36 clashes between New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire, the record is balanced: 13 win(s) for each side and 10 draw(s). The most recent was on 09/05/2026, in the MLS. Score: Chicago Fire 1-3 New York Red Bulls.

A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.

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New York Red Bulls: current form

New York Red Bulls are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:

7 win(s), 4 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.25 point(s) per match

30 goals scored (1.5 per match)

Top scorer: Julian Hall (9 goal(s))

Chicago Fire: current form

For the visitors, Chicago Fire have played 19 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

• 11 win(s), 2 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)

• Performance: 1.84 point(s) per match

• 36 goals scored (1.89 per match)

• Top scorer: Hugo Cuypers (13 goal(s))

New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire key players

In the MLS, Julian Hall carries New York Red Bulls's attack with 9 goal(s).

The playmaker is Cade Cowell, leading in assists with 6. In the whole season, Julian Hall has 9 goal(s).

On the other side, Hugo Cuypers is the name that frightens the most for The Men in Red with 13 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Philip Zinckernagel leads in assists with 8. In the whole season, Hugo Cuypers has accumulated 13 goal(s).

New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire statistics in the MLS

New York Red Bulls have an average of 10.9 corners and 2.25 cards per match. Meanwhile, Chicago Fire have 9.69 corners and 2.47 cards. See the numbers for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire in the table below.

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Points & Results

• 1.25
  PPG
  1.84
• 35%
  Wins
  58%
• 55%
  First to Score
  68%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.50
  Scored/game
  1.89
• 2.10
  Conceded/game
  1.32
• 1.61
  xG
  1.55
• 1.53
  xGA
  1.40

Trends

• 70%
  Both Score
  68%
• 5%
  Clean Sheet
  32%
• 25%
  Failed to Score
  5%

More tips for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire

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Correct score prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: New York Red Bulls 0-1 Chicago Fire. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire

Check out where to watch the live match between Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire

The line-ups for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

New York Red Bulls line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Chicago Fire Football Club line-up

The Chicago Fire starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire

Match: New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 23/08/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Red Bull Arena

Broadcast: none scheduled

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