Liam Duckstein
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Chicago Fire host New England Revolution at Soldier Field with both clubs fighting for a stronger foothold in a congested midtable picture. Chicago sit 11th, New England 10th, separated by a single point, and neither side can afford to drift much longer with the playoff race tightening.
An interesting wrinkle here: these two clubs met three times already across 2025 competitions, and none of those games ended in a losing margin bigger than two goals. That kind of tight history rarely points to a one-sided script, and we don’t expect this fixture to break the pattern.
Keep an eye on Robert Lewandowski for Chicago Fire. He has scored 3 goals and set up 2 more in his last five appearances, arguably the sharpest finisher on either roster right now. On the other side, Carles Gil pulls the strings for New England with 3 goals and constant chance creation from midfield, his passing volume alone (331 attempts in five games) shows how central he is to their build-up.
Hot stat: Chicago Fire’s Maren Haile-Selassie has scored 4 goals in his last 5 matches from midfield, a return that outpaces every recognised striker in this fixture and hints at how much of Chicago’s threat comes from deeper positions rather than a traditional No.9.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Major League Soccer 2026, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Soldier Field, Chicago |
| 🗓️ Date: | 13.09.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 23:30 CEST |
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution prediction
We predict a narrow home win, backed by a slight lean toward goals at both ends. Chicago Fire have won 18 of 34 league matches this year and carry home advantage plus bookmaker confidence sitting around 50%, but New England arrive in better recent shape, winning 3 of their last 6 outings compared to Chicago’s 3 wins in 8.
Chicago’s defense has been leaky lately, a 4-4 draw with Toronto FC and repeated draws against Seattle and Inter Miami show a side that concedes as freely as it scores. New England, by contrast, average roughly 4.6 corners a game and push numbers forward through wide players like Jack Harrison, who has racked up 85 lost balls in five games from constant dribbling attempts, a sign of an aggressive, forward-thinking approach that could expose Chicago’s back four.
Fouls and cards paint a fairly even picture: Chicago picked up 51 fouls and 10 yellow cards across their last five, New England 44 fouls and 9 yellows. Neither team plays overly physical, and pass accuracy sits close for both (86% range), meaning this should stay a game decided by moments rather than a stop-start battle.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Chicago Fire Double Chance (1X) |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Chicago Fire’s last five results read like a rollercoaster: a 1-1 draw with Inter Miami, a wild 4-4 shootout against Toronto FC, a 2-2 stalemate with Seattle, a 1-2 loss to Monterrey, and a 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls. Only one of those five games ended in a clean sheet situation for either side, and that never happened. Their most recent outing against Inter Miami showed the same trend, plenty of attacking intent but a defense that keeps handing chances back.
New England Revolution have looked steadier. A 2-1 win over New York City in their last match followed a 1-2 defeat to LA Galaxy, a strong 3-1 win against Columbus Crew, a 1-1 draw with New York City, and a comfortable 3-0 win over DC United. Three wins in five games, with only one real dip against Galaxy, suggests Marko Mitrovic’s side travels with genuine confidence rather than hope.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Chicago Fire | New England Revolution |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 5 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chicago Fire the favourite
- Moneyline Chicago Fire 1.98 | New England Revolution 3.36
- Draw 3.98
The market puts Chicago clearly ahead, and with home advantage plus a stronger overall league record, that price looks fair rather than generous. New England’s odds feel a touch long given their recent form, and to be honest, we think there’s value hiding in backing them to at least avoid defeat.
Possible Starting Lineups
Chicago Fire possible starting eleven
- GK: Chris Brady
- DF: Jack Elliott, Jonathan Dean, Andrew Gutman, Mauricio Pineda
- MF: Djé D’Avilla, Anton Saletros, Robin Lod, Maren Haile-Selassie
- FW: Robert Lewandowski, Philip Zinckernagel
Berhalter tends to stick with his usual 4-2-3-1 shape, and every player listed here has featured in all five of Chicago’s recent matches. Lewandowski leads the line as the clearest goal threat, while Haile-Selassie’s four-goal streak from midfield gives this side unusual depth in attacking options beyond the striker.
New England Revolution possible starting eleven
- GK: Matt Turner
- DF: Peyton Miller, William Sands, Mamadou Fofana, Tanner Beason
- MF: Carles Gil, Alhassan Yusuf, Ethan Kohler
- FW: Dor Turgeman, Jack Harrison, Wilson Harris
Mitrovic’s 4-3-3 relies heavily on Carles Gil dictating tempo, with Yusuf offering goal-scoring support from a nominally deeper role. Turner’s experience in goal, backed by 14 saves in five games, gives this back line a safety net that Chicago’s defense currently lacks.
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New England Revolution . Source: Official Website
TipsGG Match Prediction
We lean toward Chicago Fire edging this one, perhaps by a single goal, with both sides finding the net given how open their recent matches have been. New England’s away form deserves respect, and a draw wouldn’t shock anyone on our team, but the home crowd at Soldier Field and Chicago’s superior overall record push us toward backing the hosts in a game we expect to finish around 2-1.
