Chicago Fire vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs New York City

Chicago Fire host New York City in this MLS clash at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Strong Case for City to Cover the Line

New York City +0.5 could be the value play when they clash with Chicago. We’ll take the Asian Handicap price of 1.83 that the away team land a victory or draw, giving us a strong chance of a return.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 3-1 City Victory

Chicago Fire were winners last time out. Landing a 3-2 victory against New England Revolution at SeatGeek Stadium. Gregg Berhalter's side had 46% possession and recorded seven shots on target, while Jonathan Bamba, Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers scored one goal each.

New York City FC have won in back-to-back MLS away outings. In their previous league game, they were beaten 2-1 at home to D.C. United at Yankee Stadium. The Pigeons had three shots on goal and enjoyed 64% possession, while Justin Haak found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City have gone unbeaten in their past eight meetings with Chicago. In the last clash, home side City claimed a 3-1 victory at Yankee Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five City wins, four draws and one Chicago success.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	NYCFC	29	15	5	9	44	35	9	44:35	50
14	Chicago Fire	29	12	6	11	54	53	1	54:53	42

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Chicago have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Gregg Berhalter's team have averaged 50.2% possession and 4.9 corners per game, conceding 1.8 goals and 3.1 corners from 9.7 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Hugo Cuypers is the top scorer with 6 goals, Philip Zinckernagel has 5, with Jonathan Bamba and Brian Gutierrez on 2. Philip Zinckernagel is the top assists maker with 5.

City have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.8 goals from 7.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 57.5% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 8.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Alonso Martinez has top scored with 6 goals, while Hannes Wolf and Andres Perea are next on 3 and 2. Maxi Moralez has been the top assist maker with 5 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Andre Franco, Brian Gutierrez, Dje D'Avilla, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

New York City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Matt Freese (GK), Raul, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Tayvon Gray, Kevin O'Toole, Nicolas Fernandez, Aiden O'Neill, Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez, Maxi Moralez.

Chicago Fire vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Chicago Fire vs New York City tips: a key match prediction, expert corners pick, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

New York City look like a great betting option with a +0.5 goal start. They should be able to triumph or potentially draw this MLS match, with this Asian Handicap pick at 1.83 looking like value.

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Key Chicago Fire vs New York City league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by NYCFC in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by NYCFC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by NYCFC in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 13 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Chicago in 8 consecutive games against NYCFC.

City +0.5 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 1 - 1 New York City

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of 7.00 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

New York City Under 4.5 Corners

New York City have not covered the 4.5 corners line in five straight away games, while Chicago have conceded an average of 3.00 corners in the past 10 home games. We’re going to bet on City to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at 1.67.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

8.00 4.90 3.10

Home

8.30 5.30 3.00

Away

10.40 4.20 6.20

New York City

Total

9.20 4.50 4.70

Home

11.10 6.00 5.10

Away

9.80 4.50 5.30

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Chicago Fire vs New York City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Fire Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Chicago Fire are the shortest price to win this MLS clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 49% probability due to their 2.05 betting odds. New York City FC are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 3.15.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Chicago available at 1.55 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents City at 2.30.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. BTTS Yes is available at 1.52 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Alonso Martínez is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Alonso Martínez is 4.20 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Previous Three Chicago vs City H2H Meetings Have Been Draws

Chicago have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

New York City haven’t been beaten in four straight games away from home. Pascal Jansen's side have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

When the sides last met at Soldier Field, Chicago drew 0-0 with City. In the previous 4 meetings at Soldier Field, it’s been three draws and a victory for City.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Chicago Fire Home Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	5	5	5	5
New York City Away Stats		4-3-3	2.30	1.10	1.20	3	7	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Chicago Fire vs New York City Lineups & Team News

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