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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 New York Red Bulls in an important encounter at the Soldier Field on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Preview
New York Red Bulls are in fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The Red Bulls were held to a 1-1 draw by Sporting Kansas City in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The home side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of DC United last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chicago Fire are unbeaten in their last four matches against New York Red Bulls in MLS and played out a goalless draw against them in the previous meeting between the two teams in April this year.
- Chicago Fire have lost three matches on the trot at home in MLS for the third time since the start of last season.
- New York Red Bulls have played out draws in eight of their last 11 matches in the regular season of MLS.
- New York Red Bulls' Cory Burke has scored 28 goals in his MLS career, with eight of these goals coming against Chicago Fire.
Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
New York Red Bulls have been fairly impressive this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Cory Burke has an excellent record in this fixture and will look to be at his best this weekend.
Chicago Fire have been in poor form in recent weeks and will need to play out of their skins on Saturday. New York Red Bulls are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-2 New York Red Bulls
Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York Red Bulls to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cory Burke to score - Yes
