New York City FC vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 May

New York City FC

W W L W L

5th place in USA Major League Soccer

3-1

25/05/2025 15:00

Chicago Fire

L W W W D

8th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for New York City FC vs Chicago Fire on 25 May 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full New York City FC vs Chicago Fire preview before placing your bet.

New York City FC are currently 5th with 56 points after 34 matches.
Chicago Fire sit 8th with 53 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: New York City FC to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history favors New York City FC, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Chicago Fire have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2025-05-25

New York City FC vs Chicago Fire - Prediction & Odds

New York City FC

Chicago Fire

2025-05-25 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 25/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Philadelphia Union	66	34	20	6	8	57	35	22
02 FC Cincinnati	65	34	20	5	9	52	40	12
03 Inter Miami CF	65	34	19	8	7	81	55	26
04 Charlotte FC	59	34	19	2	13	55	46	9
05 New York City FC	56	34	17	5	12	50	44	6
06 Nashville	54	34	16	6	12	58	45	13
07 Columbus Crew	54	34	14	12	8	55	51	4
08 Chicago Fire	53	34	15	8	11	68	60	8
09 Orlando City	53	34	14	11	9	63	51	12
10 New York Red Bulls	43	34	12	7	15	48	47	1
11 New England Revolution	36	34	9	9	16	44	51	-7
12 Toronto FC	32	34	6	14	14	37	44	-7
13 CF Montreal	28	34	6	10	18	34	60	-26
14 Atlanta United	28	34	5	13	16	38	63	-25
15 DC United	26	34	5	11	18	30	66	-36
01 San Diego FC	63	34	19	6	9	64	41	23
02 Vancouver Whitecaps	63	34	18	9	7	66	38	28
03 Los Angeles FC	60	34	17	9	8	65	40	25
04 Minnesota United FC	58	34	16	10	8	56	39	17
05 Seattle Sounders	55	34	15	10	9	58	48	10
06 Austin FC	47	34	13	8	13	37	45	-8
07 FC Dallas	44	34	11	11	12	52	55	-3
08 Portland Timbers	44	34	11	11	12	41	48	-7
09 Real Salt Lake	41	34	12	5	17	38	49	-11
10 San Jose Earthquakes	41	34	11	8	15	60	63	-3
11 Colorado Rapids	41	34	11	8	15	44	56	-12
12 Houston Dynamo	37	34	9	10	15	43	56	-13
13 St. Louis City	32	34	8	8	18	44	58	-14
14 Los Angeles Galaxy	30	34	7	9	18	46	66	-20
15 Sporting Kansas City	28	34	7	7	20	46	70	-24

Head To Head

24/08/2024 19:30

New York City FC

2 - 2

Chicago Fire

MLS

13/07/2024 20:30

Chicago Fire

0 - 0

New York City FC

MLS

21/10/2023 18:00

New York City FC

1 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

04/03/2023 21:40

Chicago Fire

1 - 1

New York City FC

MLS

21/08/2022 18:00

Chicago Fire

0 - 2

New York City FC

MLS

22/05/2022 17:10

New York City FC

1 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

New York City FC

50%

Draw

50%

Chicago Fire

New York City FC Last 6 matches

17/05/2025 16:30

New York City FC 2 - 0 New York Red Bulls MLS

14/05/2025 19:30

DC United 0 - 0 New York City FC MLS

10/05/2025 19:30

New York City FC 0 - 1 Montreal Impact MLS

07/05/2025 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1 - 0 New York City FC USA CUP

04/05/2025 15:10

New York City FC 1 - 0 FC Cincinnati MLS

26/04/2025 14:30

Toronto FC 0 - 1 New York City FC MLS

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Chicago Fire

17/05/2025 19:30

Charlotte FC 1 - 4 Chicago Fire MLS

10/05/2025 14:30

Chicago Fire 2 - 1 Atlanta United MLS

07/05/2025 20:00

Chicago Fire 4 - 0 Detroit City USA CUP

03/05/2025 20:30

Chicago Fire 0 - 0 Orlando City MLS

26/04/2025 20:40

Nashville 7 - 2 Chicago Fire MLS

19/04/2025 20:30

Chicago Fire 2 - 3 FC Cincinnati MLS

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

New York City FC

Chicago Fire

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.44

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored

Avg. per game

1.97

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

28 (72%)11 (28%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

31 (84%)6 (16%)

New York City FC

Recent matches

Chicago Fire

Under /Over

(67%)26 13(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)33 4(11%)

Under /Over

(31%)12 27(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(46%)17 20(54%)

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)23 14(38%)

/Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(73%)27 10(27%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

New York City FC

Chicago Fire

Shots

New York City FC

Total shots

7.74 avg / game

Blocked

62 total

Avg. 2.38

Chicago Fire

Total shots

11.16 avg / game

Blocked

92 total

Avg. 3.54

New York City FC Pass Chicago Fire

Total passes

11440

Avg. 293 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

13819

Avg. 373 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

New York City FC

Played games

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.16

2.92

114

Corners

138

3.73

11.90

464

Throw-ins

488

13.19

0.79

Offsides

1.32

1.69

GK saves

2.11

New York City FC

DISCIPLINARY

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.26

1.54

0.03

0.11

6.85

267

Fouls

355

9.59

9.97

389

Tackles

408

11.03

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How We Build the New York City FC vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for New York City FC vs Chicago Fire on 25 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

New York City FC vs Chicago Fire Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess New York City FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chicago Fire's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where New York City FC and Chicago Fire sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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