Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between New York City FC and Chicago Fire FC who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
New York City FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Chicago Fire FC swing by on Sunday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
The New York City FC enter the game ranked 8 in the Eastern Conference, while the Chicago Fire FC are 3 in the Eastern Conference.
Form: New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC
New York City FC Form
In their last three matches, New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 0-1, drew 1-1 with Red Bull New York, before losing 2-1 against Nashville SC. New York City FC just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Major League Soccer matches at the Yankee Stadium. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored 11 and conceded 12 goals.
Chicago Fire FC Form
In their last three matches, Chicago Fire FC first beat DC United 1-3, then CF Montreal by 0-2 and finally Toronto FC by 2-1. Chicago Fire FC managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding seven times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.
Betting stats and facts for New York City FC and Chicago Fire FC
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between New York City FC and Chicago Fire FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 9 of the last 11 New York City FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 New York City FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 10 New York City FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 New York City FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Chicago Fire FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Chicago Fire FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chicago Fire FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Chicago Fire FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Chicago Fire FC have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Players in form: New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC
Hannes Wolf has three strikes in six Major League Soccer matches for New York City FC, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Chicago Fire FC. The visitors are looking to Hugo Cuypers, who has provided his team with seven Major League Soccer goals.
Popular markets: New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC
Full-time result
New York City FC claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing four. Chicago Fire FC won five of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost one of the games in this run. Chicago Fire FC scored at least one goal in their last 11 matches. Chicago Fire FC didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent away games. New York City FC have not lost to Chicago Fire FC in 9 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
New York City FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Chicago Fire FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Chicago Fire FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as New York City FC only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Chicago Fire FC claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. New York City FC have scored in 10 consecutive home meetings with Chicago Fire FC.
Total goals
New York City FC saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Chicago Fire FC, who scored 2.2 times on average in these matches. Chicago Fire FC scored at least once in their previous 11 matches on the bounce.
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