Match Analysis: Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-06
- Time: 12:30 AM UTC
- Location: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois
Game Overview
Chicago Fire hosts the New England Revolution in a pivotal late-season MLS regular season match at SeatGeek Stadium. Chicago currently holds a mid-table position, while New England is battling to keep playoff hopes alive. Both teams have a strong historical rivalry, with New England unbeaten in the last 12 league meetings, but Chicago secured a recent US Open Cup victory against them. The game is expected to be competitive with strong defensive and offensive lines on both sides.
Key Factors to Consider
- Chicago Fire (11-6-10) have scored 50 goals and conceded 48, with a goal differential of +2. They have a save rate of 61.3% and average 1.44 points per game, ranked 7th in MLS assists and 13th in expected goals with 42.4 expected vs 43.7 expected goals against. New England Revolution (8-7-13) have struggled lately but remain competitive, recently losing 2-1 despite outshooting Charlotte. Chicago has been more defensively solid with 4 clean sheets this season compared to New England's less consistent form.
- New England Revolution holds the upper hand historically with no losses in the last 12 MLS league meetings against Chicago Fire (4 wins, 8 draws) including 3-0-3 away record. However, Chicago won their recent US Open Cup Round of 16 match 3-1 against a rotated New England squad, suggesting Chicago can capitalize on important games.
- No specific injury updates mentioned in the data, expected starters include goalies Chris Brady for Chicago Fire and Matt Turner for New England Revolution, suggesting both teams will field strong defensive lineups.
- Matchday weather expected to be mostly sunny with comfortable temperatures (high 70Β°F, low 50Β°F) which should not impact player performance. The game will be played in front of home fans at SeatGeek Stadium, possibly benefiting Chicago Fire.
- Chicago Fire is positioned higher in the standings and motivated to secure playoff positioning, while New England Revolution is fighting to close a 9 point gap to reach playoff contention. Both teams have strong incentives to earn points in the final six matches, making this an intense and motivated encounter.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Chicago Fire: -133, New England Revolution: 300, Draw: 320 | Chicago Fire win | β β β ββ 68% |
| Spread | Chicago Fire: -0.5 -139, New England Revolution: +50 104 | Chicago Fire -0.5 | β β β ββ 62% |
| Over/under | Over: 3.5 111, Under: 3.5 -147 | Under 3.5 goals | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Chicago Fire -2% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 3.5 9% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 3.5 at 9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 13.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Expect a closely contested match with Chicago Fire slightly favored due to home advantage and current form. A tight game with a low to moderate scoring outcome is likely, with a small edge to Chicago to win or at least avoid defeat.
Predicted Score: 2-1