Major League Soccer (MLS), round 28 · Saturday, 10 October, MSK · Soldier Field

Chicago Fire FC — New York City FC

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Model prediction and result

2:1Came true
Chicago Fire FC51%
Draw26%
New York City FC23%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 2:1: the model's most likely outcome, Chicago Fire FC to win (51%), came true.

Chicago Fire FC are clear favourites: 51% against 23% for the opponent, draw 26%.

3.0 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (3.3).

Over 2.5 goals — 59%, both teams to score — 61%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Chicago Fire FC are about 0.3 goals per match stronger.

Facts

  • Last 5 meetings: Chicago Fire FC 0 wins, New York City FC 3, 2 draws.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Chicago Fire FC — New York City FC What is xG?1.9–1.2
Chicago Fire FC not to lose77%
New York City FC not to lose49%
No draw74%
Both teams to score: yes61%
Both teams to score: no39%
Total over 2.559%
Total under 2.541%

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Form

Chicago Fire FC

  • 07.10Vancouver Whitecaps3:1
  • 27.09away · Charlotte FC1:0
  • 20.09away · Nashville SC0:3
  • 14.09New England Revolution1:2
  • 10.09Inter Miami CF1:1

New York City FC

  • 27.09away · Atlanta United2:2
  • 19.09Red Bull New York0:1
  • 13.09away · Real Salt Lake2:0
  • 10.09New England Revolution1:2
  • 05.09Nashville SC0:0

Head to head

  • 26.07.2026New York City FC — Chicago Fire FC3:1
  • 14.09.2025Chicago Fire FC — New York City FC1:3
  • 25.05.2025New York City FC — Chicago Fire FC3:1
  • 25.08.2024New York City FC — Chicago Fire FC2:2
  • 14.07.2024Chicago Fire FC — New York City FC0:0

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
4, Playoffs: top 7 in each conferenceInter Miami CF281310568–50+1849
5, Playoffs: top 7 in each conferenceChicago Fire FC28146851–40+1148
6, Playoffs: top 7 in each conferenceFC Dallas28138752–45+747
18, Wild-card game, 8th v 9th, for a playoff placeRed Bull New York281061238–52-1436
19New York City FC28891142–38+433
20Portland Timbers28961351–54-333

Season 2026

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  • 1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 2:1. Model's score: 1:0.2.7

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 51% will not happen in roughly 49 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →