Chicago Fire vs New York City
21st August 2300hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Draw
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 2234 GMT, Friday 19 August
Chicago Fire and New York City meet at Soldier Field in MLS action this weekend. Fire have been in fine form of late, though they did fall to a heavy defeat in their last one. As for New York, they have lost three in a row and will be looking for their first win in five. Who will come out on top in the Windy City this Sunday? Check out the latest betting odds and predictions.
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Chicago Fire Preview – Can Fire get back to winning ways?
Chicago Fire recently went on a five-game unbeaten run, winning four and drawing one. Their improved form has taken them to within three points of the play-off places in the Eastern Conference.
After collecting 13 points from a possible 15, Chicago went into last weekend’s game with high-flying Philadelphia Union in high spirits. However, they were brought back down to earth with a heavy 4-1 reverse at Subaru Park.
Fire have won four of their previous six at Soldier Field, but they were held to a 0-0 draw by Atlanta United in the last one. Can they get back to winning ways on Sunday?
New York City Preview – Will the Boys in Blue to avoid a fourth straight reverse?
New York City were flying recently, with the win against Inter Miami in late July being their fourth on the spin and their 11th triumph in 16. However, they have taken just one point from the past 12 on offer.
After a goalless draw with Montreal at the end of last month, New York have suffered three straight losses for the first time this season. They lost 3-2 to Columbus Crew and Inter Miami and 3-1 to Charlotte.
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New York have slipped six points behind leaders Philadelphia after their worryingly slump in form. Nick Cushing’s troops will be desperate to get back to winning ways this weekend.
Chicago Fire vs New York City Betting Advice
Back in May, New York edged past Chicago in the meeting at Yankee Stadium. A Heber penalty halfway through the first half was enough to give City a 1-0 home success. City have won the last two, with Chicago picking up just one win against New York in nine.
Key Facts – Chicago Fire vs New York City Betting Tip
- Chicago have picked up four wins from their last six
- New York have lost three in a row
- City edged past Fire when the teams met in the Big Apple in May
Chicago have been going great guns of late, though Ezra Hendrickson and his side will still be hurting from the heavy loss last weekend. New York are in a good position in the league table, but the Boys in Blue will be desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive reverse in this one.
Our money is going on the draw at 11/4. We also like the look of 5/1 for the sides to be drawing at half time and full time.
The best betting odds for Chicago Fire vs New York City
Chicago Fire to win: 11/8 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
New York City to win: 9/5 at Bet365
