New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Match Analysis and Prediction

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On the MLS Eastern Conference this weekend New York Red Bulls are set to take on Chicago Fire. The red bulls are in the 11^thplace with 22 points while Chicago fire is in the 12^th place with 20 points. Both teams will have a point to prove at the Red Bull Arena on 29^th August 2021 at 01:00.

Gerhard Struber’s side will want to continue with the winning ways coming from 1-0 triumph over Columbus Crew. In that meeting, they managed 44% possession and 16 shots with five of them on target and a goal scored by Tolkin (33′). On the other side, Columbus Crew had 56% possession, 9 shots with three on target.

On the other side of the field will be Chicago Fire looking for a better result following a 1-0 loss to Orlando City in their previous match. In that game, Chicago Fire had 54% possession, 18 shots with five of them on target. Orlando City got 46% possession, 11 shots with three on target and a goal by Michel (51′).

The Red Bulls are in average form; they won four out of the last five fixtures they hosted against Chicago Fire. Also, they lost only one of the last five home games they played. While Chicago Fire is currently unstable form they lost four of the last five away games they traveled to.

New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire head to head

Head to head record shows that of the 52 meetings they’ve had since 2003, New York Red Bulls has won 17 times and Chicago Fire has won 22 times. 13 fixtures between them ended in draws.