New York City vs Chicago Fire predictions, Jul 25, 2026

Jul 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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NY City

Chicago

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As New York City FC prepares to host Chicago Fire on July 25, 2026, both teams enter the matchup seeking their first victory of the season. New York City FC, playing on familiar turf, will be looking to leverage their home advantage to ignite their campaign. Historically, their possession-based style and fluid attacking play have posed challenges for opposing defenses, making them a difficult squad to contend with at home.

On the flip side, Chicago Fire will come into the match aiming to solidify their defensive organization while seeking opportunities to counter-attack. Known for their physicality and resilience, they will aim to disrupt New York’s rhythm and capitalize on any defensive lapses.

With bookmaker odds slightly favoring NYCFC at 2.38 compared to Chicago’s 2.72, the matchup appears competitive, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding both teams’ current form. Given their records of no wins in their last matches, pressure is mounting for both sides to find their footing. Fans can expect an intense contest as each seeks to break a streak of disappointment in pursuit of early-season momentum, but a clear outcome remains unpredictable.

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NY City
39.7%		 Draw
25.7%		 Chicago
34.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of MLS Chicago Fire: 4.31% New York City: 2.75%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 2.35 3.60 2.70
betsson 2.42 3.70 2.72
MarathonBet 2.45 3.74 2.81 Watch Watch and Bet
Pinnacle 2.38 3.69 2.72
Best for US Customers 2.32 3.65 2.70

Latest Results

23.05.26 Nashville SC – New York City FC – 2:1
20.05.26 Columbus Crew – New York City FC – 1:0
16.05.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:1
13.05.26 Charlotte FC – New York City FC – 0:1
10.05.26 New York City FC – Columbus Crew – 3:0		 23.05.26 Chicago Fire – Toronto FC – 2:1
16.05.26 CF Montréal – Chicago Fire – 0:2
13.05.26 DC United – Chicago Fire – 1:3
09.05.26 Chicago Fire – New York Red Bulls – 1:3
02.05.26 Chicago Fire – FC Cincinnati – 2:3

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY City won 3.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY City won 11 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 31:19. (average 1.6:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY City won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 16:5. (average 1.8:0.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.09.25 Chicago Fire – New York City FC – 1:3
    25.05.25 New York City FC – Chicago Fire – 3:1
    24.08.24 New York City FC – Chicago Fire – 2:2
    13.07.24 Chicago Fire – New York City FC – 0:0
    21.10.23 New York City FC – Chicago Fire – 1:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 14 10 2 2 34:12 22 32
    2 San Jose Earthquakes 15 10 2 3 34:15 19 32
    3 Los Angeles FC 16 8 3 5 27:17 10 27
    4 Real Salt Lake 14 8 2 4 26:19 7 26
    5 FC Dallas 15 7 4 4 30:22 8 25
    6 Seattle Sounders 14 7 3 4 18:16 2 24
    7 Houston Dynamo 14 7 1 6 19:23 -4 22
    8 Minnesota United 15 6 4 5 18:22 -4 22
    9 Los Angeles Galaxy 16 5 5 6 22:25 -3 20
    10 St. Louis City 15 5 4 6 19:22 -3 19
    11 Portland Timbers 15 5 2 8 27:29 -2 17
    12 San Diego FC 15 4 5 6 30:27 3 17
    13 Colorado Rapids 15 5 1 9 25:24 1 16
    14 Austin FC 15 3 5 7 19:31 -12 14
    15 Sporting Kansas City 15 3 2 10 16:39 -23 11

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 15 11 3 1 32:11 21 36
    2 Inter Miami 15 9 4 2 39:28 11 31
    3 Chicago Fire 14 8 2 4 27:16 11 26
    4 New England Revolution 14 8 1 5 22:18 4 25
    5 New York Red Bulls 15 6 4 5 25:32 -7 22
    6 Charlotte 15 6 3 6 24:23 1 21
    7 FC Cincinnati 15 5 5 5 36:37 -1 20
    8 New York City 15 5 4 6 25:21 4 19
    9 DC United 15 4 6 5 21:25 -4 18
    10 Columbus Crew 15 4 4 7 21:23 -2 16
    11 CF Montreal 15 4 3 8 22:31 -9 15
    12 Toronto FC 15 3 6 6 22:29 -7 15
    13 Orlando City 15 4 2 9 23:44 -21 14
    14 Atlanta Utd 15 3 2 10 14:24 -10 11
    15 Philadelphia Union 15 1 4 10 18:30 -12 7

    MLS Outrights

    1. Inter Miami: 4.14 (17.3%)

    2. Vancouver Whitecaps: 7.48 (9.57%)

    3. Los Angeles FC: 9.6 (7.46%)

    4. Nashville SC: 10.16 (7.05%)

    5. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.77%)

    6. Cincinnati: 15 (4.77%)

    7. Chicago Fire: 16.6 (4.31%)

    8. San Jose Earthquakes: 19.8 (3.62%)

    9. San Diego FC: 20.2 (3.55%)

    10. Seattle Sounders: 21.8 (3.29%)

    11. New York City: 26 (2.75%)

    12. New York Red Bulls: 26 (2.75%)

    13. Real Salt Lake: 26 (2.75%)

    14. Houston Dynamo: 34.8 (2.06%)

    15. Charlottenlund: 35 (2.05%)

    16. Charlotte Eagles: 35 (2.05%)

    17. Minnesota United: 36.2 (1.98%)

    18. New England Revolution: 36.2 (1.98%)

    19. Charlotte FC: 37 (1.94%)

    20. Los Angeles Galaxy: 37.2 (1.93%)

    21. FC Dallas: 50.2 (1.43%)

    22. Toronto: 51 (1.4%)

    23. DC United: 65.4 (1.1%)

    24. Columbus Crew: 80.2 (0.89%)

    25. Orlando City: 80.2 (0.89%)

    26. St. Louis City: 92.2 (0.78%)

    27. Austin: 100 (0.72%)

    28. Colorado Rapids: 100.2 (0.71%)

    29. Atlanta United: 100.2 (0.71%)

    30. Toronto FC: 100.2 (0.71%)

    31. Portland Timbers: 110.2 (0.65%)

    32. CF Montreal: 110.2 (0.65%)

    33. Philadelphia Union: 120.2 (0.6%)

    34. Sporting Kansas City: 150.2 (0.48%)

    35. Austin FC: 201 (0.36%)

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