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New York City FC 2-2 Chicago Fire


Major League Soccer Matchday 38
Citi Field

15'
A. Martinez
M. Moralez
22'
A. Martinez
K. Parks
50'
T. Gray
65'
G. Gimenez
78'
H. Cuypers
90'
K. Parks
90'
F. Navarro
90+3'
M. Freese
90+4'
B. Gutierrez

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.50
4.75
5.75
Prob.
66.7%
21.1%
17.4%

Key points

• New York City FC has only won 1 out of their last 6 games, with 4 draws indicating difficulty in securing victories.
• NYCFC's recent games have seen an average of 1.17 goals scored per match and 1.33 goals conceded per game.
• Chicago Fire is on a three-game losing streak and has managed only 1 win in their last 6 games.
• The Fire have struggled in scoring, with an average of 0.67 goals per game and conceding 1.33 goals per game.
• NYCFC has a strong home record, winning 4 consecutive games in MLS and scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game at home.
• Chicago Fire's away form is poor, with 5 losses in their last 6 away matches and averaging 0.83 goals scored per game.

Current streaks

New York City FC

Wins
0
Since a win
1
Losses
0
Since a loss
3
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
4

Chicago Fire

Wins
0
Since a win
3
Losses
3
Since a loss
0
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
3

Recent form

New York City FC

New York City FC's recent form shows a team that has been difficult to beat but also struggling to secure victories. With only one win in their last six games, NYCFC has shown a tendency to draw, with four of their last six matches ending in ties. Their most recent victory came in an impressive 2-1 away win against Tigres UANL in the Leagues Cup. The team's defensive performance has been mixed, managing only one clean sheet in the last six games, while conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game. Offensively, they've scored in five out of six matches, averaging 1.17 goals per game. The highest-scoring game in this period was their 4-2 loss to FC Cincinnati in the Leagues Cup, which also represents their only defeat in this stretch. Despite their current 5th position in the league table, NYCFC's recent form suggests they are in a phase of consistency without dominance, with a majority of their games (67%) featuring under 2.5 total goals.

Chicago Fire

The Chicago Fire are currently experiencing a challenging period in their season, as evidenced by their 14th position in the league and recent form. The team is on a concerning three-game losing streak, with defeats in their last two Leagues Cup matches and their most recent MLS game. Over their last six matches, they've managed only one win, one draw, and suffered four losses. Their goal-scoring output has been particularly low, averaging just 0.67 goals per game in this stretch, while conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game. Despite the overall struggles, the Fire have shown some defensive resilience, keeping two clean sheets in their last six games. Interestingly, their matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and 50% under 2.5 goals.

New York City FC

5th · 11-5-9 · 36-30 (+6) · 38 pts
Last 6
DDLDWD
Results
W1 D4 L1
Goals scored
7
Per game
1.2
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
2.5
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Leagues Cup
Columbus Crew
1 - 1
New York City FC
· Leagues Cup
Tigres UANL
1 - 2
New York City FC
· Leagues Cup
New England Revolution
1 - 1
New York City FC
· Leagues Cup
FC Cincinnati
4 - 2
New York City FC
· Leagues Cup
New York City FC
0 - 0
Club Queretaro
· Major League Soccer
Orlando City
1 - 1
New York City FC

Chicago Fire

14th · 6-7-12 · 30-42 (-12) · 25 pts
Last 6
LDWLLL
Results
W1 D1 L4
Goals scored
4
Per game
0.7
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
-4
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Leagues Cup
Toluca
3 - 1
Chicago Fire
· Leagues Cup
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 1
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
2 - 1
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
FC Cincinnati
0 - 1
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
Chicago Fire
0 - 0
New York City FC
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 0
Chicago Fire

Recent home/away form

New York City FC

New York City FC has been in impressive form at home recently, with a notable four-game winning streak in Major League Soccer before their most recent Leagues Cup draw. Their offensive prowess is particularly striking, having scored 15 goals in their last 6 home games, averaging 2.5 goals per game. Two high-scoring encounters stand out: a 5-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes and a 4-2 win against Orlando City, highlighting NYCFC's attacking capabilities. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding just 1.17 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Despite a recent loss to Columbus Crew, NYCFC's overall home form has been strong, contributing to their current 5th position in the league.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire's recent away form has been concerning, with the team currently on a three-game losing streak in all competitions. Their last six away matches have resulted in five losses and only one win, highlighting their struggles on the road. The team has been struggling to find the back of the net, averaging less than a goal per game (0.83) while conceding 1.67 goals per match. Despite their defensive woes, they managed to keep one clean sheet during this period. Interestingly, 67% of their away games have seen both teams score, and the same percentage have ended with over 2.5 goals, suggesting that their matches tend to be relatively high-scoring affairs despite their low goal-scoring average. Their sole away victory came against FC Cincinnati in a tight 1-0 win, providing a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging run of away fixtures.

New York City FC

5th · 11-5-9 · 36-30 (+6) · 38 pts
Last 6
WWLWWD
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
15
Per game
2.5
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+8
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
3.67
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Leagues Cup
New York City FC
0 - 0
Club Queretaro
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 0
CF Montréal
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
4 - 2
Orlando City
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 3
Columbus Crew
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
5 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 1
New York Red Bulls

Chicago Fire

14th · 6-7-12 · 30-42 (-12) · 25 pts
Last 6
LLWLLL
Results
W1 D0 L5
Goals scored
5
Per game
0.8
Goals against
10
Per game
1.7
Goal difference
-5
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
2.5
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Leagues Cup
Toluca
3 - 1
Chicago Fire
· Leagues Cup
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 1
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
2 - 1
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
FC Cincinnati
0 - 1
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 0
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders
2 - 1
Chicago Fire
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