New York Red Bulls (10-5-13) travel to face off against Chicago Fire (6-14-8) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. New York Red Bulls is coming off a draw while Chicago Fire is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire
New York Red Bulls Is Coming Off A Draw
The New York Red Bulls will be looking to get back in the win column after picking up a draw vs. Sporting Kansas City in their last match. Going into that match, which took place on their home pitch, they were the heavy favorite at -159, but they finished just short, with the two combined goals falling short of the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Julian Hall was the only player for the Red Bulls to find the net, taking two total shots and one shot on goal. The rest of the offense finished with just one shot on goal on their 11 total shot attempts. New York will be looking to generate more corner kicks after finishing with just four in their last match.
On the defensive end, the Red Bulls allowed just one goal on Sporting Kansas City’s only shot on goal. Ryan Meara finished with zero saves and the club, as a whole, blocked one shot. The Red Bulls’ defenders intercepted six passes while the club, overall, intercepted six passes.
The New York Red Bulls will be on the road for this match against the Chicago Fire. So far this season, the Red Bulls have a record of 10-5-13, which has them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Overall, they have been favored in 16 matches, going 7-1-8 in those contests. Over their last three matches, the Red Bulls have gone 0-1-2, including a loss to the 11th-ranked Philadelphia Union. After this match, they will return home to take on Atlanta United FC on September 21st.
Chicago Fire Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Chicago Fire will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to D.C. United SC, despite playing at home and being the favorite going into the match. The three combined goals were just below the over/under line of 3.5 goals.
On offense, the Fire took a total of six shots, with half of their shots on target finding the back of the net. Andrew Gutman was the only player on the club to score and the only player to take a shot and a shot on goal.
Defensively, the Fire allowed two goals on D.C. United’s three total shots on target. Christopher Brady finished with just one save on the match. The club’s defenders had a total of 11 interceptions while blocking one shot.
The Chicago Fire will look to snap a two-match losing streak as they host the New York Red Bulls. Overall, the Fire have struggled this season, going just 6-14-8, which has them 14th in the Eastern Conference. They have been slightly better at home, going 4-7-3, but have struggled on the road, posting a record of 2-7-5. Over their last five matches, they have just one win, going 1-3-1. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on Nashville SC on September 19th.
New York Red Bulls Offense Breakdown
The New York Red Bulls have scored 1.5 goals per match this season, which is 15th in the MLS. They have scored fewer goals than their season average in three straight matches. They are 6th in the league in shots on goal, but they have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. Lewis Morgan is the team’s top scorer and is 16th in the league in goals scored. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Dante Vanzeir is the team’s leader in assists and is 13th in the league in that category. He is also 5th on the team in goals scored.
Chicago Fire Offense Breakdown
Chicago Fire has struggled to generate shots on goal this season, as they are 21st in MLS in that category. They have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. Hugo Cuypers is the team’s top scorer, as he has found the back of the net 10 times this season. He is also 13th in MLS in shots on goal. Ariel Lassiter is the team’s leader in assists, as he has five on the year.
New York Red Bulls Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Chicago Fire, the New York Red Bulls’ defense is 6th in the MLS in goals allowed at 1.2 per match. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 1.3 goals per match. Carlos Miguel is the team’s top goalkeeper, and he is 23rd in the MLS with four clean sheets. Overall, the Red Bulls’ defense is 16th in blocked shots and 13th in interceptions.
Chicago Fire Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the New York Red Bulls, the Chicago Fire’s defense is coming off a match where they gave up two goals to D.C. United SC, who is 13th in scoring. Over their last six matches, they have given up two goals or more three times. Overall, they are 22nd in goals allowed per match at 1.8. They are also 26th in blocked shots per match. Christopher Brady is 22nd in clean sheets with four on the season.
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Prediction
Given that both the New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire are near the middle of the pack in terms of goals scored, we have this one ending in a 1-1 draw. The payout for a draw is sitting at +230. Looking at our projections, we have Cory Burke as the player with the best chance to score a goal for the Red Bulls. As for Chicago, Ariel Lassiter has the best chance to find the net.
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Last updated:September 10, 2024 Chicago Fire FC, New York Red Bulls