Chicago Fire vs New York City FC prediction and betting tips - July 14, 2024
Chicago Fire FC
New York City FC
One of the matches in the upcoming MLS game day will be played on Sunday at Soldier Field, where the local Chicago Fire will host New York City FC. Here is the prediction for this match from the Dailysports experts.
Chicago Fire
The "Men in Red" had a disappointing start to the current MLS season and currently sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings. In 22 matches, Chicago Fire has secured five wins and suffered 11 losses. Frank Klopas' team is three points away from the playoff zone.
In their last match, the "Men in Red" played an away game against the San Jose Earthquakes, losing narrowly 0-1. In total, Chicago Fire has managed only two wins in their last five matches, with three losses. At home, Chicago Fire has played 11 matches, winning four and losing five.
New York City FC
The "Pigeons" had a strong start to the summer and climbed to third place in the Eastern Conference standings. However, a dense table means that three losses in the last five rounds have dropped them to fifth place. Currently, they are 13 points behind first-place Cincinnati.
In their last match, Nick Cushing's team played an away game against Austin FC and lost 1-2. Before that, New York City FC secured two victories. Regarding away statistics, in 10 matches, New York City FC has achieved three wins and six losses.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- New York City FC has defeated Chicago Fire in four out of the last five meetings without a loss.
- The "Under 2.5 Goals" bet has won in all of the last seven matches between these teams.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only won once in the last seven encounters.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the home team, with odds of 2.40 for a Chicago Fire win. The optimal bet here seems to be "Under 3.0 Goals" with odds of 1.80.
