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

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 12 match between Chicago Fire FC and Red Bull New York and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Red Bull New York go up against Chicago Fire FC this coming Saturday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Soldier Field.

Chicago Fire FC approach round 12 as number 4 in the Major League Soccer table with 17 points on their account so far. With ten rounds behind them, Red Bull New York have amassed 12 points, placing them as number 11 in the standings.

Form: Chicago Fire FC vs Red Bull New York

Chicago Fire FC Form

Chicago Fire FC have seen it all in their last three matches, which added four points to their account. They first shared the points in a 3-3 draw with FC Cincinnati, before claiming 3 points in a 5-0 win against Sporting Kansas City. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 2-3 defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati. Chicago Fire FC won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, where they also lost twice but drew none. They scored 11 goals and conceded five times.

Red Bull New York Form

Red Bull New York only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 4-1 defeat against CF Montreal. Then a 4-4 draw with DC United followed, before FC Cincinnati claimed a 2-0 victory. Red Bull New York managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 16 time and letting in seven.

Betting stats and facts for Chicago Fire FC and Red Bull New York

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Chicago Fire FC and Red Bull New York played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Chicago Fire FC vs Red Bull New York

Hugo Cuypers look like value in the goal scoring market with seven strikes to his name in six Major League Soccer matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Jorge Ruvalcaba adds to his three Major League Soccer goals come on Saturday.

Betting markets: Chicago Fire FC vs Red Bull New York

Full-time result

Chicago Fire FC claimed all three points six times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Red Bull New York won two of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing six in this series of matches. Red Bull New York conceded a goal in their last 9 matches. Chicago Fire FC have not lost to Red Bull New York in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Chicago Fire FC scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Red Bull New York scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Chicago Fire FC managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Chicago Fire FC have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Red Bull New York.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Chicago Fire FC, who scored an average of 1.9 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Red Bull New York, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.4 times goals per game. There have been over 4.5 goals in 3 consecutive Chicago Fire FC’s games. Red Bull New York conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.