Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Prediction

Major League Soccer · Sat 9 May 2026
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Chicago FireLWDWL
19:30
⏳ Result pending · Sat 9 May
New York Red BullsLWLLW
Kick-offSat 9 May, 19:30
Our tip1 @ 1.58
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Chicago FireLWDWL
07 Nov 26HColumbus Crew3 - 4Major League Soccer
01 Nov 26AColorado Rapids4 - 2Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26HOrlando City SC2 - 2Major League Soccer
24 Oct 26AAtlanta United FC3 - 2Major League Soccer
17 Oct 26ANew England Revolution0 - 1Major League Soccer
New York Red BullsLWLLW
07 Nov 26HAtlanta United FC3 - 0Major League Soccer
01 Nov 26ANashville SC2 - 3Major League Soccer
28 Oct 26ANew England Revolution2 - 3Major League Soccer
24 Oct 26HInter Miami2 - 0Major League Soccer
17 Oct 26HToronto FC0 - 2Major League Soccer

Head to head

Full head to head: Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls →

Our prediction

Chicago Fire to win

@ 1.58
Double chance
1X  •  Chicago Fire or Draw
@ 1.18
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.48
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips on New York Red Bullslast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips in Major League Soccerlast 30 days
40/7553%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 68%Under 2.5: 32%
Expected goals
2.19Chicago Fire
3.48Total
1.29New York Red Bulls

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 Chicago Fire win 9% @ 7.00 Our pick
1 – 1 Draw 8% @ 8.00
2 – 0 Chicago Fire win 7% @ 8.50
3 – 1 Chicago Fire win 7% @ 9.00
1 – 0 Chicago Fire win 7% @ 9.50

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Chicago Fire71%
Draw22%
New York Red Bulls7%

Odds (1X2)

11.58
X4.40
24.80

Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls preview

Chicago Fire host New York Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer (USA) on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 19:30 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Chicago Fire a 71% chance of winning, the draw 22% and New York Red Bulls 7%. That makes our pick Chicago Fire to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.58. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Chicago Fire or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (2.2 for Chicago Fire, 1.3 for New York Red Bulls). The chance of three or more goals is 68%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence).

Form and head to head

Chicago Fire have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-W-L), scoring 12 and conceding 11. New York Red Bulls have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-L-L-W), scoring 9 and conceding 8. In the table, Chicago Fire are 4th with 55 points and New York Red Bulls are 10th with 42 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls?

Our prediction is Chicago Fire to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.58. Win chances: Chicago Fire 71%, draw 22%, New York Red Bulls 7%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls?

We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 68%).

What time is Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls?

Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 19:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls?

The double chance 1X (Chicago Fire or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Major League Soccer table

Chicago Fire4th55 pts
New York Red Bulls10th42 pts
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