Chicago fire v new york city

A great matchup between two of the top teams in Major League Soccer!

Chicago Fire FC

• Record: 14-10-8 (42 points)
• Current Streak: W1
• Last 5 Games: W1-D2-L2
• Goals For: 47
• Goals Against: 41
• Goal Differential: +6

New York City FC

• Record: 16-9-7 (55 points)
• Current Streak: W2
• Last 5 Games: W3-D1-L1
• Goals For: 58
• Goals Against: 33
• Goal Differential: +25

Head-to-Head

• Chicago Fire FC leads the all-time series 6-4-4
• The teams have split their last 4 meetings, with each team winning 2 games and drawing 1
• The Fire have won 3 of the last 5 meetings at SeatGeek Stadium (home of the Fire)

Key Players

• Chicago Fire FC:
  • Robert Berić (F): 14 goals, 4 assists
  • Xherdan Shaqiri (MF): 7 goals, 7 assists
  • Francisco Calvo (DF): 2 goals, 2 assists
• New York City FC:
  • Valentín Castellanos (F): 19 goals, 4 assists
  • Jesús Medina (MF): 7 goals, 6 assists
  • Alexander Callens (DF): 2 goals, 1 assist

Prediction

This should be a competitive and entertaining matchup between two teams that are fighting for playoff positions. NYCFC has been on a roll lately, but the Fire have been playing better at home. I think the Fire will be able to contain NYCFC's attack and get a goal or two themselves. Prediction: Chicago Fire FC 2, New York City FC 1.