Two struggling MLS teams do battle in New Jersey on the weekend, as New York Red Bulls welcomes Chicago Fire to the Red Bull Arena. Both sides will be desperate for maximum points in Harrison. Check out this betting preview for the NY Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire prediction.
New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire Odds
Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
New York Red Bulls | -½, -1 -120 | -155 | o2½, 3 -110 |
Chicago Fire | +½, +1 -110 | +440 | u2½, 3 -120 |
Draw | +313 |
New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire Information
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire
Location of the game: Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey
Date & Time: September 30, 7:30 PM EST
Where to watch: MLS Pass on Apple TV
New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire Recent Scores
The two sides played out a 1-1 draw when they met in Illinois back in April. Cory Burke scored late to rescue a point for the Red Bulls after Kei Kamara’s first-half opener.
There were six goals shared when the teams last met at the Red Bull Arena. Things have been quite even between the pair in recent years.
New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire Betting Analysis
NY Red Bulls: Can the Red Bulls Make It Back-to-Back Wins?
New York Red Bulls has had a disappointing MLS campaign thus far. They are in 11th spot in the Eastern Conference standings and could miss out on the end-of-season playoffs.
The Red Bulls have picked up just eight wins from 30 MLS matches, losing 12 and drawing ten of the other 22. They have scored 30 and conceded 37 along the way.
The New York Red Bulls recently went five league games without a win. However, they bounced back with a hard-fought victory against DC United last weekend. Troy Lesesne’s men left the capital with a 5-3 win.
Can the New York Red Bulls make a late dash for the playoffs? Read on the for the best NY Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire prediction and the latest MLS odds.
Chicago Fire: Another Damaging Defeat for Fire?
Chicago Fire has had another tough season in MLS. Looking at the latest MLS standings, they are down in 12th in the East, below New York Red Bulls on goal difference.
Chicago’s league record is identical to the Red Bulls’. They have also won eight, drawn ten, and lost 12 of 30 MLS games. They have scored more but shipped ten more goals than New York.
Fire has not won in the league since three victories in a row in July. They have gone on to lose five and tie two of seven.
They are not the best MLS team in terms of ability, so the Men in Red must rely on spirit and hard work. Can they leave New Jersey this weekend with a positive result in the bag? Below is the NY Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire prediction and pick.
Updates
The New York Red Bulls will be without Dante Vanzeir, who is out for the season. Lewis Morgan, Serge Ngoma, and Steven Sserwadda are also sidelined.
Chicago Fire has a few names on the injury list, including Chris Mueller. The injured Victor Bezerra, Federico Navarro, and Javier Casas will also miss the trip to Harrison.
New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire Betting Preview
With the New York Red Bulls being at home, they are many people’s MLS predictions to win this one. The host is the favorite at -155.
Chicago Fire has not won for months, and Frank Klopas’ side is the underdog here at +440. Also, you can get the draw at +313.
New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire Betting Prediction
On paper, these two MLS teams are well-matched. They both have the same number of points, wins, draws, and defeats from 30 MLS games. The pair could cancel each other out at the Red Bull Arena.
Place a wager on the tie and both teams to score at +400. Also, back the draw and under 2.5 goals at the same price.
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