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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Chicago Fire take on an impressive New York City FC side in an important clash at Soldier Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Preview
New York City FC are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been impressive this season. The away side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Austin FC last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The hosts slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of San Jose Earthquakes in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have a good record against Chicago Fire and have won 11 out of the 20 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chicago Fire's three victories.
- New York City FC have lost only three of their 20 matches against Chicago Fire in all competitions and are unbeaten in their last five such games.
- Chicago Fire have won consecutive matches at home in MLS and have managed to end a winless run of six matches on the trot at the Solder Field in the competition.
- Prior to their defeat against Austin FC last week, New York City FC were unbeaten in 10 consecutive MLS games in which they had scored the first goal.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Prediction
New York City FC have been impressive this season and will look to make the most of their good run. Hannes Wolf and Santiago Rodriguez have been revelations this season and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Chicago Fire have been underwhelming over the past year and have been in poor form this season. New York City FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-2 New York City FC
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chicago Fire to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Hannes Wolf to score - Yes
