NY Red Bulls VS Chicago Fire Match Prediction

While Chicago Fire have more wins than the Red Bulls in the history of this fixture, more recently they have failed to win any of their last four meetings.  The last time they met in New Jersey, the hosts won 1-0. Here are the results of the last five matches:

Aug 01, 2016: Chicago Fire 2-2 New York Red Bulls
May 19, 2016: New York Red Bulls 1-0 Chicago Fire
Oct 26, 2015: Chicago Fire 1-2 New York Red Bulls
Sep 12, 2015: New York Red Bulls 3-2 Chicago Fire
Aug 27, 2015: Chicago Fire 1-0 New York Red Bulls

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NY Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Prediction

New York Red Bulls’ strong form at home, coupled with Chicago Fire’s poor results away, mean you can’t look beyond the hosts for this game. The Red Bulls have won both of their previous two home games 2-0, and this could make it three in a row.

Correct Score Prediction: NY Red Bulls 2-0 Chicago Fire

NY Red Bulls vs Chicago Betting Tips and Odds

New York Red Bulls are odds-on favourites to beat Chicago Fire, with Bet365 offering 4/7 on a home win. Bet365 are also the best price for a draw, at 10/3, while will pay out at 4/1 on a Chicago win.

Both teams to score has been set at 4/6 for yes and 11/10 no with Bet365. Another 2-0 home win for the Red Bulls – which would be their third in a row – is 15/2.

Reason: New York Red Bulls have made a good start to the season at home, while Chicago Fire have struggled to find any rhythm because of their poor away form. It’s hard to look beyond a home win.

Team News

New York Red Bulls will make a late decision on defender Sal Zizzo, as he bids to recover from a calf strain. Fellow defender Gideon Baah is out for the season with a broken leg, while midfielder Mike Grella is recovering from a knee injury. Gonzalo Veron is fit again up front, but is unlikely to displace Bradley Wright-Phillips in the starting line-up.

Key Man

Alexander Muyl has scored in both of New York Red Bulls’ last two fixtures, and the right-winger will be the man to watch against Chicago.

Team Form

Back-to-back home wins against Columbus Crew and DC United – in which Alexander Muyl scored in both 2-0 victories – helped the Red Bulls bounce back from consecutive away defeats in Orlando and Houston.

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

Matt Polster is suffering from a tightness in his hip, but may recover in time for the trip to New Jersey, while Patrick Doody is bidding to overcome illness. Long-term absentee John Goossens is definitely out, however, as he recovers from ankle surgery.

Key Man

The signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger is a great bit of business for Chicago Fire, and the former Bayern Munich superstar will pull the strings in midfield.

Team Form

Chicago have been wildly inconsistent this season, with a 3-1 defeat in Toronto last weekend following back-to-back wins against New England and Columbus Crew. Their away form has been poor, but they are unbeaten at home, explaining their inability to string a run of wins together so far this season.

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

New York Red Bulls have not lost at home this season - not even conceding in their four games so far - while Chicago Fire have not won an away game, conceding eight goals in three games in the process. On paper at least, this is a no-brainer.

New York Red Bulls are yet to concede a goal at home this season, winning three and drawing one of their four home games so far.