Chicago Fire 2-1 New York City FC: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Chicago have the stronger league position, home platform and cleaner availability picture, so they should be able to dictate long spells at Soldier Field. NYCFC nevertheless bring an exceptional recent record against the Fire and retain a dangerous transition outlet in Agustín Ojeda. The visitors’ injury list makes sustained control difficult, but it also sharpens the importance of their counterattacks and set-pieces. Chicago’s ability to keep their attacking full-backs protected after losing the ball is the central issue.

Head-to-head analysis

NYCFC are unbeaten across the last ten meetings, with seven victories and three draws. They have also won the three most recent encounters, including July’s reverse fixture, making this a clear psychological and tactical obstacle for Chicago.

Injuries and absences

Chicago’s confirmed absence list is short, while NYCFC’s reported group of midfield and defensive absences reduces Pascal Jansen’s flexibility. If Parks or Talles Magno do not recover, NYCFC lose important ball-retention and transition options.

Form (last 5)

Chicago Fire vs New York City FC stats

Last meetings

• 2026-07-25New York City FC 3-1 Chicago Fire
• 2025-09-14Chicago Fire 1-3 New York City FC
• 2025-05-25New York City FC 3-1 Chicago Fire
• 2024-08-24New York City FC 2-2 Chicago Fire
• 2024-07-14Chicago Fire 0-0 New York City FC
• 2023-10-22New York City FC 1-0 Chicago Fire

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