Chicago Fire vs New York RB: Predictions, Betting Odds, Lineups, Preview

League	Date	Match	Score	Venue
Major League Soccer	27 Jul 2025	Chicago Fire vs New York RB	1 – 0	Soldier Field
Major League Soccer	06 Apr 2025	New York RB vs Chicago Fire	2 – 1	Red Bull Arena
Major League Soccer	15 Sep 2024	Chicago Fire vs New York RB	2 – 1	Soldier Field
Major League Soccer	14 Apr 2024	New York RB vs Chicago Fire	0 – 0	Sports Illustrated Stadium
Major League Soccer	01 Oct 2023	New York RB vs Chicago Fire	0 – 1	Sports Illustrated Stadium

Chicago Fire come into this with the stronger recent league results, having won three of their last five and scored freely in the process. New York RB, by contrast, have gone five without a win and have conceded multiple goals in four of those matches, so the balance of form points towards the home side. Chicago Fire have also beaten New York RB in two of the last three head-to-head meetings, which adds a bit more weight to the home case.

That said, New York RB have still shown they can get on the scoresheet, with draws of 4-4 and 2-2 in their recent run, so Chicago Fire may need to be alert at the back. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is form and recent scoring patterns, and that suggests chances at both ends rather than a tight game. Match Prediction: Chicago Fire 2-1 New York RB

Form Guide & Team Overview

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire’s recent league form is solid, with three wins, one draw and one defeat across their last five. The standout result is the 5-0 home win over Sporting KC, while the 1-0 wins over Atlanta United and Nashville SC show they have also been able to control tighter matches.

Their only recent setback was the 2-3 home loss to Cincinnati, but even there they scored twice. Overall, the numbers point to a side that has been creating enough to stay competitive and has generally been strong at Soldier Field.

Chicago Fire Last 5 Results

League	Date	Match	Score	Result	Venue
Major League Soccer	3 May 2026	Chicago Fire vs Cincinnati	2 – 3	L	Soldier Field
Major League Soccer	26 Apr 2026	Chicago Fire vs Sporting KC	5 – 0	W	Soldier Field
Major League Soccer	18 Apr 2026	Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire	3 – 3	D	TQL Stadium
Major League Soccer	12 Apr 2026	Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United	1 – 0	W	Soldier Field
Major League Soccer	5 Apr 2026	Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC	1 – 0	W	Soldier Field

New York RB

New York RB’s recent league form is poor, with no wins in their last five. They have lost three of those matches and drawn the other two, while conceding at least two goals in every game in that run.

The 4-4 draw with DC United and 2-2 draw at Inter Miami show they can still find goals, but the defensive record is a concern. On current evidence, they are arriving here under pressure and needing a much cleaner performance at both ends.

New York RB Last 5 Results

League	Date	Match	Score	Result	Venue
Major League Soccer	2 May 2026	New York RB vs Dallas	0 – 2	L	Red Bull Arena
Major League Soccer	25 Apr 2026	Cincinnati vs New York RB	2 – 0	L	TQL Stadium
Major League Soccer	22 Apr 2026	New York RB vs DC United	4 – 4	D	Red Bull Arena
Major League Soccer	18 Apr 2026	CF Montréal vs New York RB	4 – 1	L	Stade Saputo
Major League Soccer	11 Apr 2026	Inter Miami vs New York RB	2 – 2	D	Chase Stadium

Team News & Injury Report

Chicago Fire

• Leonardo Barroso (Unknown Injury)

New York RB

• Justin Che (Hamstring Injury)

Lineups & Tactical Setup

Chicago Fire (4-2-3-1)

Predicted lineup: Chris Brady (Goalkeeper), Andrew Gutman (Defender), Jack Elliott (Defender), Jonathan Dean (Defender), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Defender), Anton Salétros (Midfielder), Djé D'Avilla (Midfielder), Maren Haile-Selassie (Midfielder), Philip Zinckernagel (Midfielder), Robin Lod (Midfielder), Hugo Cuypers (Attacker)

Chicago Fire’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a stable base in midfield, with Anton Salétros and Djé D'Avilla helping to connect play and protect the back four. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield line can support Hugo Cuypers and give Chicago Fire enough bodies around the box to press New York RB back.

New York RB (4-3-3)

Predicted lineup: Ethan Horvath (Goalkeeper), Dylan Nealis (Defender), Juan Mina (Defender), Matthew Dos Santos (Defender), Tim Parker (Defender), Adri Mehmeti (Midfielder), Emil Forsberg (Midfielder), Ronald Donkor (Midfielder), Cade Cowell (Attacker), Jorge Ruvalcaba (Attacker), Julian Hall (Attacker)

New York RB’s predicted 4-3-3 gives them width and pace in the front line, with the three attackers able to stretch Chicago Fire’s defence. The midfield trio will need to keep the ball moving quickly if they are to feed Cade Cowell and the other forwards in useful areas.

Key Battles & Players to Watch