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Chicago Fire will host the New York Red Bulls at Soldier Field this Saturday in a pivotal elimination phase clash in Major League Soccer. With both sides facing recent inconsistency, this matchup represents a crucial opportunity to reset their campaigns and push deeper into the competition.
Heading into the fixture, both teams are looking to rebound from uneven stretches of form. Chicago Fire have lost three of their last six MLS matches, showing flashes of potential but lacking the consistency needed to climb the standings. Their home advantage at Soldier Field could prove decisive, especially in a high-stakes, knockout-style environment where momentum and crowd energy often play major roles.
The Red Bulls arrive in a similar state, also suffering three defeats in their previous six games. Despite showing attacking intent at times this season, defensive vulnerabilities and lackluster finishing have cost them crucial points. Like Chicago, the Red Bulls have struggled to put together a sustained run of positive results, making this elimination match a chance to reset and refocus.
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Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9
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33 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
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10
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32 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 8, 2025 - US Open Cup
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 7, 2025 - US Open Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 8, 2025 - US Open Cup
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 7, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 31, 2025 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 19, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 31, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 21, 2025 - US Open Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jun 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Chicago Fire against New York Red Bulls : Head to Head (H2H)
20 %
40 %
40 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Apr 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 14, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Apr 13, 2024 - Major League Soccer
May 18, 2022 - Major League Soccer
Jun 28, 2019 - Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls v Chicago Fire last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Missing players
C. Teran
C. Cupps
J. Reynolds
MidfielderD. Poreba
S. Oregel
ForwardC. Mueller
L. Morgan
ForwardC. Harper
S. Ngoma
R. Edwards
Most goals and assists
Chicago Fire
New York Red Bulls
H. Cuypers
(13 Goals)
E. Choupo-Moting
(13 Goals)
P. Zinckernagel
(8 Assists)
O. Valencia
(5 Assists)
, 
E. Forsberg
(5 Assists)
Chicago Fire - New York Red Bulls Key Points
- The Fire haven't lost to the Red Bulls in 17 of their last 20 MLS games
- The Red Bulls have 1 win in their last 13 MLS away games
- The Fire average 1.91 goals in their MLS games
- The Fire have 2 wins in their last 12 MLS home games
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Our Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
Historically, the Fire have held their own against the Red Bulls. In their last six meetings, Chicago have claimed victory on three occasions, proving they can be a thorn in New York's side. The matchup also tends to deliver goals — five of the last six fixtures involving Chicago have seen three or more goals scored. The Fire have found the net 10 times in those matches, while conceding 11, indicating a high-risk, high-reward style of play.
Injury concerns for Gregg Berhalter’s squad include defender Carlos Terán (hamstring) and midfielder David Poreba (torn ligaments), both of whom are unavailable. Still, the Fire possess enough firepower and midfield balance to cause problems for a Red Bulls defense that has struggled to keep clean sheets.
Ultimately, this promises to be a competitive fixture. The Red Bulls’ recent form gives them a slight edge, especially at home, but Chicago’s historical edge and attacking threat mean an upset is far from out of the question. Our prediction for Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls: Fire to win.
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