New York City FC 3-1 Chicago Fire

Current streaks

Recent form

New York City FC

New York City FC have shown mixed form in their recent matches, currently sitting 7th in the league with 21 points from 14 games. Their last six matches have yielded three wins, one draw, and two losses, demonstrating inconsistency in their performances. Notably, NYCFC have been involved in a series of low-scoring affairs, with all six recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's defensive prowess is evident, having kept four clean sheets in this period and conceding only 0.33 goals per game. However, their attack has struggled, scoring just 0.67 goals per game. Their most recent match saw them secure a 2-0 victory against local rivals New York Red Bulls, breaking a two-match winless streak. Despite their modest goal tally, NYCFC have managed to grind out results, with three 1-0 victories in their last six games across all competitions.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire are currently enjoying a strong run of form, having won their last four matches across all competitions. This impressive streak includes three Major League Soccer victories and a convincing US Open Cup win. The Fire have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 13 times in their last four outings, including a 4-0 thrashing of Detroit City and a 4-1 away triumph against Charlotte FC. Despite their recent success, the team's 9th position in the league table suggests inconsistency earlier in the season. A notable anomaly in their recent results is the 7-2 drubbing they suffered at the hands of Nashville SC, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. The Fire's defensive record has improved significantly since that heavy defeat, with the team keeping two clean sheets in their subsequent five matches. With 83% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals, Chicago Fire are currently providing entertaining, high-scoring football for their supporters.

Recent home/away form

New York City FC

New York City FC have shown a mixed but generally positive form at home in their recent matches. The team have won four out of their last six home games, including a notable victory against local rivals New York Red Bulls in their most recent encounter. NYCFC have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. Their attacking output has been modest, with 1.17 goals scored per game, resulting in a majority of their matches (67%) seeing under 2.5 goals. Interestingly, NYCFC have managed to secure three consecutive home wins from 12th April to 17th May, demonstrating their ability to build momentum at their home ground. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring games, the team's defensive solidity has been a key factor in their recent home performances.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have shown impressive away form recently, winning four of their last six matches on the road. The team are currently on a three-game winning streak away from home, demonstrating their ability to perform well in hostile environments. Notably, their attacking prowess has been on full display, with the Fire scoring an impressive 15 goals in their last six away games, averaging 2.5 goals per match. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 13 goals in the same period. The most remarkable match in this run was their 7-2 defeat against Nashville SC, a high-scoring affair that significantly impacted their goals conceded tally. Despite this setback, Chicago Fire have bounced back strongly, scoring four goals in their most recent away league match against Charlotte FC. It's worth noting that all six of these away games have seen both teams score and have gone over 2.5 goals, suggesting that Fire's away matches are often entertaining, goal-filled encounters.