Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls Predictions and Betting Tips
Chicago Fire entertains New York City FC in their final game of the season looking to hold on to the final playoffs spot. Given that New York City FC has already secured a place in the playoffs series, the home side will feel they have a chance to nick this. How well will they manage to achieve this feat?
Both sides have been involved in twelve games with each other. New York City FC has been the dominant side winning half of those matches. The Chicago-based outfit has won only two games with the remaining four ending in a stalemate. To further buttress their dominance, New York City FC hasn't lost in the past four meetings with their opponents. Will they make it five without a loss in this game?
Home team intent upon holding on to their spot
Chicago Fire is in the final playoff place heading into the last game of the season. All they need to do is secure their first win in six games for them to cement a place in the playoffs. This, however, is easier said than done as they go up against a side in the hunt for their fourth straight win. They were impressive in their most recent game against Minnesota United. Aja and Lod were both on the scoresheet as they fought back to tie the game from two goals down.
NY City FC keen on finishing league stage strongly
NY City FC is currently in top form as they look to add another win to the eleven they've already managed. Ronny Delia must have been very proud of his team's performance in the Hudson derby last time out. Valentin Castellanos grabbed a hat-trick while Mackay-Steven and Ring scored a goal each as they put five past NY Red Bulls.
Chicago Fire vs NY City FC Team News
Kromholm is sidelined for the season following his tear on his ACL. Stojanovic, although isn't out for that long is unavailable for this one. NY City FC actually has quite a number of players sidelined via injuries. Zelalem, Gravy, Heber and Sands are all on that list with all of them out for the season.
Chicago Fire possible starting XI:
Shuttleworth; Bornstein, Calvo, Pineda, Sekulic; Medran, Azira; Frankowski, Herbes, Mihailovic; Beric
New York City FC possible starting XI:
Johnson; Matarrita, Callens, Chanot, Tinnerholm; Acevedo, Parks; Ring, Mackay-Steven, Medina; Castellanos
Chicago Fire vs New York City Prediction: 1-2
The home side has been struggling to obtain results over the past few weeks. To worsen matters, they go up against a team they haven't won against in the last four meetings.
New York City FC, on the other hand, has been quite the team to watch given their recent performances. As such, we believe they're well-worth backing for this tie.
