Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 28 match between Chicago Fire FC and New York City FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When New York City FC come to Soldier Field for the Major League Soccer match on Saturday, Chicago Fire FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Chicago Fire FC approach round 28 as number 4 in the Major League Soccer table with 45 points on their account so far. With 27 rounds behind them, New York City FC have amassed 33 points, placing them as number 9 in the standings.

Team form: Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC

Chicago Fire FC Form

In the previous three matches, Chicago Fire FC lost 3-0 against Nashville SC, beat Charlotte FC by 0-1 and won 3-1 against Vancouver Whitecaps. Chicago Fire FC won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the Soldier Field. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded seven and scored 11 goals.

New York City FC Form

New York City FC achieved a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, starting off beating Real Salt Lake 0-2. A 0-1 defeat against Red Bull New York followed, before drawing with Atlanta United in a match resulting 2-2. New York City FC won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats for Chicago Fire FC and New York City FC

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Chicago Fire FC and New York City FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC

Nicolas Fernandez shows decent form right now for New York City FC, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Chicago Fire FC, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Maren Haile-Selassie also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

Betting markets: Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC

Full-time result

Chicago Fire FC won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Soldier Field. They drew one and lost three as well, while New York City FC won three of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost three. New York City FC have not lost to Chicago Fire FC in 10 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Chicago Fire FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. New York City FC scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 8 consecutive home games Chicago Fire FC played. New York City FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Chicago Fire FC only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. New York City FC claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. New York City FC have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Chicago Fire FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Chicago Fire FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of New York City FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.