The Chicago Fire and New York City FC have little control over where they finish in the MLS table. All either team can do is pick up a win over the other and help for the best in the Eastern Conference playoff race. In one scenario, Chicago can get in with a tie, but the Fire likely wants to avoid putting things to chance.
Chicago Fire vs NY City Picks
- MLS Pick: NYCFC -150
NYCFC’s decline this season has been a little surprising. Only two years removed from an MLS Cup championship, the Cityzens floundered for the early part of the schedule before responding in the back half of the season.
People looking at the New York City vs Chicago Fire score will need to keep a notebook for which result matters for each team. NYCFC needs a win to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC Information
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC
Location of the game: Citi Field, Queens, NY.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 2023. 6:00 PM EST.
How to watch: MLS League Pass
Recent Scores
Fire
- Chicago had a two-match winning streak snapped with a 2-0 loss to Charlotte on Oct. 7.
NYCFC
- The Cityzens had their six-match points streak snapped with a 2-0 loss to D.C. United on Oct. 7.
Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC Betting Preview
Chicago Has Seen Attack Improve
Anyone looking at MLS teams results will see Chicago’s attack has been much improved over the last month. The Fire has produced an expected goals (xG) of 1.5 higher during their past four matches. During that stretch, Chicago has gone 2-1-1.
Trying to determine a New York City vs Chicago Fire score will see that before the most recent stretch, the Fire had been shut out in five consecutive matches. Chicago was shut out by Charlotte during its last match but still produced an xG of 1.0.
The Fire have a diverse attack. Maren Haile-Selassie has a team-high six goals. Xherdan Shaqiri and Kei Kamara also each scored five goals apiece. Chicago and NYCFC met in the first match of the season, and the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.
NYCFC Has Failed to Produce Enough Wins
While the Cityzens had a nice run where they picked up points in six straight matches, they were only able to grab three wins. That has left NYCFC needing a win to stay in the playoff picture, but the Cityzens will still need help.
Anyone looking at New York City vs Chicago Fire score will see NYCFC have produced an xG of 1.6 or more in five of the past seven games.
Looking to make MLS picks will see that the Cityzens have had to rely on a collective effort to score goals. NYCFC are led in scoring by Brazilian Gabriel Pereira, who has six goals. Santiago Rodriguez (five) and Talles Magno (four) have also been key contributors.
The Cityzens have been inconsistent with their possession recently. In two of the past five games, NYCFC has had less than 50 percent of its matches.
Odds Breakdown
MLS odds show that NYCFC is a -150 favorite on the three-way moneyline. The Fire are +375 to win in regulation, while the match is +295 to finish as a draw.
The over/under has been set at 2.5 goals. Both teams to score is priced at -132, while no is even money.
Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC Pick and Prediction
If you are going to bet on MLS games today, go with NYCFC to deliver 2-1 against the Fire!
- Final Score Prediction: NYCFC 2-1
- MLS Pick: NYCFC -150
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