New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 August

Prediction

New York Red Bulls

LLWWD

5th place in USA Major League Soccer

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22/08/2026 19:30

Chicago Fire

WLLWW

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire on 22 August 2026 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire preview before placing your bet.

New York Red Bulls will face Chicago Fire in USA Major League Soccer on August 22, 2026 at 19:30.
New York Red Bulls are currently 5th with 22 points after 15 matches.
Chicago Fire sit 3rd with 26 points from 14 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 22/08/2026

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

01 Nashville SC	36	15	11	3	1	32	11	21
02 Inter Miami CF	31	15	9	4	2	39	28	11
03 Chicago Fire	26	14	8	2	4	27	16	11
04 New England Revolution	25	14	8	1	5	22	18	4
05 New York Red Bulls	22	15	6	4	5	25	32	-7
06 Charlotte FC	21	15	6	3	6	24	23	1
07 FC Cincinnati	20	15	5	5	5	36	37	-1
08 New York City FC	19	15	5	4	6	25	21	4
09 DC United	18	15	4	6	5	21	25	-4
10 Columbus Crew	16	15	4	4	7	21	23	-2
11 CF Montreal	15	15	4	3	8	22	31	-9
12 Toronto FC	15	15	3	6	6	22	29	-7
13 Orlando City	14	15	4	2	9	23	44	-21
14 Atlanta United	11	15	3	2	10	14	24	-10
15 Philadelphia Union	7	15	1	4	10	18	30	-12
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	32	14	10	2	2	34	12	22
02 San Jose Earthquakes	32	15	10	2	3	34	15	19
03 Los Angeles FC	27	16	8	3	5	27	17	10
04 Real Salt Lake	26	14	8	2	4	26	19	7
05 FC Dallas	25	15	7	4	4	30	22	8
06 Seattle Sounders	24	14	7	3	4	18	16	2
07 Houston Dynamo	22	14	7	1	6	19	23	-4
08 Minnesota United FC	22	15	6	4	5	18	22	-4
09 Los Angeles Galaxy	20	16	5	5	6	22	25	-3
10 St. Louis City	19	15	5	4	6	19	22	-3
11 Portland Timbers	17	15	5	2	8	27	29	-2
12 San Diego FC	17	15	4	5	6	30	27	3
13 Colorado Rapids	16	15	5	1	9	25	24	1
14 Austin FC	14	15	3	5	7	19	31	-12
15 Sporting Kansas City	11	15	3	2	10	16	39	-23

New York Red Bulls Last 6 matches

24/05/2026 07:40

Sporting Kansas City 1 - 2 New York Red Bulls

USA Major League Soccer

17/05/2026 06:40

New York Red Bulls 1 - 1 New York City FC

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 06:40

New York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Columbus Crew

USA Major League Soccer

10/05/2026 01:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls

USA Major League Soccer

03/05/2026 06:40

New York Red Bulls 0 - 2 FC Dallas

USA Major League Soccer

30/04/2026 06:00

New York Red Bulls 1 - 3 New York City FC

USA Open Cup

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Chicago Fire

24/05/2026 07:30

Chicago Fire 2 - 1 Toronto FC

USA Major League Soccer

17/05/2026 03:40

CF Montreal 0 - 2 Chicago Fire

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 06:40

DC United 1 - 3 Chicago Fire

USA Major League Soccer

10/05/2026 01:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls

USA Major League Soccer

03/05/2026 07:40

Chicago Fire 2 - 3 FC Cincinnati

USA Major League Soccer

30/04/2026 07:00

Chicago Fire 1 - 2 St. Louis City

USA Open Cup

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

New York Red Bulls

Chicago Fire

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.23

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.10

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 13 home matches

YesNo

8 (62%)5 (38%)

In last 13 home matches

NoYes

7 (70%)3 (30%)

New York Red Bulls

Recent matches

Chicago Fire

Under /Over

(92%)12 1(8%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)8 2(20%)

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)2 8(80%)

Under /Over

(62%)8 5(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)6 4(40%)

/Yes

(69%)9 4(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)6 4(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

New York Red Bulls

Chicago Fire

Shots

New York Red Bulls

Total shots

5.43 avg / game

Blocked

10 total

Avg. 1.67

Chicago Fire

Total shots

16.78 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 5.56

New York Red Bulls Pass Chicago Fire

Total passes

1843

Avg. 263 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

4608

Avg. 512 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

New York Red Bulls

Played games

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.15

Clean sheets

0.40

1.85

Corners

4.80

7.08

Throw-ins

202

20.20

0.31

Offsides

1.10

0.46

GK saves

1.90

New York Red Bulls

DISCIPLINARY

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

1.70

0.00

0.10

2.46

Fouls

117

11.70

1.62

Tackles

104

10.40

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How We Build the New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire on 22 August 2026 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 Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess New York Red Bulls'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 Red Bulls and Chicago Fire sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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