New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire

Current streaks

Recent form

New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls are currently experiencing a mixed run of form, sitting 9th in the league with 8 points from 6 games. Their recent results show a pattern of inconsistency, alternating between wins, draws, and losses without any significant streaks. The team have managed to score in five out of their last six matches, with their most recent game against New England Revolution ending in a 2-1 defeat. Defensively, the Red Bulls have been relatively solid, conceding an average of just one goal per game and keeping two clean sheets in their last six outings. Their goal difference of +1 suggests a fairly balanced performance, with their matches evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs. Interestingly, both teams have scored in half of their recent games, indicating that while the Red Bulls are finding the net regularly, they are also vulnerable at the back.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have shown impressive form recently, sitting in 4th position with 11 points from their last 6 matches. The team are currently on a five-game unbeaten run, including a notable streak of three consecutive wins against FC Dallas, Toronto FC, and Vancouver Whitecaps. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 13 goals in 6 games, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per match. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 10 goals and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 6 outings. The Fire's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in every match. Their 4-2 loss to Columbus Crew stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, highlighting both their offensive capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities.

Recent home/away form

New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls have shown a mixed but generally positive form at home recently. They are currently unbeaten in their last five home matches, with three wins and two draws. The Red Bulls have been consistent in their goal-scoring, netting exactly two goals in each of their last four competitive home games. Defensively, they've been improving, keeping clean sheets in two of their last five matches. The team's most exciting home fixture was a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Real Salt Lake in a friendly, which also represents their highest-scoring game in this period. Interestingly, half of their recent home matches have seen both teams score, while there's an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. With an average of three goals per game across all their recent home fixtures, Red Bulls supporters have been treated to some entertaining football at their home ground.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have been in impressive form away from home, currently enjoying a three-match winning streak on their travels in Major League Soccer. The Fire have scored multiple goals in each of these victories, netting three goals in two of them. Their most recent away match against Vancouver Whitecaps saw them secure a convincing 3-1 victory. The team's attacking prowess is evident, with an average of 1.83 goals scored per game in their last six matches. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. The Fire's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals. Their current run of form has helped them climb to 4th position in the league, accumulating 11 points from 6 games.