Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Match Analysis and Prediction

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In the MLS this weekend Chicago Fire welcomes New York Red Bulls to their home grounds Soldier Field. This is one of the most awaited fixtures scheduled for 9^th August 7, 2021; kick-off will be at 01:00.

Chicago Fire come into this match from 0-0 MLS stalemate with New York City FC, a game where they had 53% possession, five shots with only one on target while their opponents had 47% possession, 15 shots with four on target.

On the other hand New York Red Bulls had a 0-0 tie in their last fixture with Cincinnati still in the MLS, where they had 51% possession, 24 shots with 4 on target while Cincinnati on the other side had nine shots with two on target.

Both teams are in form with almost similar performances, 60% of the last ten games for both Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls ended with both teams scoring. Two of the last three head-to-head fixtures between Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls ended with both teams scoring as well.

We predict a tough contest with both sides hitting the net, any weakness will will be an advantage to the opponents.

Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls head to head

These two teams have played against each other 51times since 2003 with Chicago taking 21 wins, New York 17wins and 13draws.

New York 2-0 Chicago 01/05/21
Chicago 2-2 New York 25/10/20
New York 3-1 Chicago 29/06/19
Chicago 1-0 New York 30/03/19
Chicago 0-1 New York 12/08/18

Home

Chicago 0-0 New York City
Philadelphia 1-1 Chicago
Chicago 1-2 Toronto
Chicago 2-2 DC United
Nashville 5-1 Chicago

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New York 0-0 Cincinnati
New York 2-3 New England
DC United 1-0 New York
Toronto 1-1 New York
New York 1-1 Philadelphia

Chicago Fire team news

Kenneth Kronholm and Miguel Navarro will not be available for selection in this fixture due to injury, otherwise Raphaël Wicky side do not have selection much issues.