Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Read our Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution prediction with the latest odds, projected lineups, and top betting picks for Sunday's huge MLS game.
Grayson Parker - September 13, 2026, 11:44 AM EDT
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Competition | Major League Soccer |
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Game Date | September 13, 2026 |
Game Time | 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Chicago, IL, Soldier Field |
Chicago Fire host the New England Revolution at Soldier Field on September 13, 2026, a tight Eastern Conference matchup between two sides separated by a single point in the standings.
The Fire sit fourth in the East on 39 points and played to a 1-1 tie with Inter Miami CF in midweek, in front of a club-record home crowd of 63,094 at Soldier Field.
The Revolution arrive third in the East on 40 points and buoyed by a 2-1 road victory over New York City FC, sealed by Daniel Gazdag's stoppage-time strike.
Chicago are undefeated across 9 of their last 10 games against New England in all competitions, and both teams have scored in 6 of those 7 most recent meetings between them.
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Recent Results
Chicago have drawn their last 4 games in Major League Soccer, a stretch that includes the recent 1-1 with Inter Miami CF. Even so, the Fire are unbeaten in seven and remain dangerous, putting 11 or more shots on target across every one of their last 4 outings. Robert Lewandowski is red-hot, scoring in 3 straight outings.
New England responded to a loss against LA Galaxy by winning three and drawing one of their last five MLS games, capped by that road triumph at NYCFC. The Revolution have been relentlessly testing keepers, registering 6+ shots on target in all 6 of their most recent games. Carles Gil is humming, scoring in 3 consecutive outings from midfield.
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Chicago Fire: A. Franco (Injured/out), M. Mbokazi (Injured/out), J. Bamba (Injured/out)
New England Revolution: L. Campana (Injured/out), T. Smith (Injured/out), A. Yusuf (Injured/out), W. Sands (Injured/doubtful)
Chicago Fire
Chicago carry three confirmed absentees into gameweek 25, with Franco, Mbokazi and Bamba all sidelined through injury. One change looks likely from the side that faced Inter Miami CF, with Leonardo Barroso in line for a recall on the right of defense. Lewandowski leads the line once again.
New England Revolution
New England are without Campana, Smith and Yusuf, the latter picking up a problem against New York City FC, while left-back Will Sands is doubtful. Jackson Yueill and Tanner Beason are both pushing to start at Soldier Field, with Gil and Dor Turgeman spearheading the attack.
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Predicted Lineup
Chicago Fire
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Brady; Gutman, Allen, Elliott, Barroso; Saletros, D'Avilla, Lod; Haile-Selassie, Lewandowski, Zinckernagel
New England Revolution
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Turner; Beason, Fofana, Kohler, Polster; Yueill, Raines, Gil; Miller, Turgeman, Harrison
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Key Stats & Game Facts
- Chicago Fire FC have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 games vs New England Revolution (Major League Soccer).
- New England Revolution have had 6+ shots on target in 6 of their last 6 games (Major League Soccer).
- Hugo Cuypers has scored in 9 of their last 10 games (Major League Soccer).
- Chicago Fire FC have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 games vs New England Revolution (Major League Soccer).
- There have been 25+ shots taken in 5 of the last 7 meetings between Chicago Fire FC vs New England Revolution (Major League Soccer).
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
This one has goals written all over it. Both teams have scored across 6 of the 7 most recent meetings, and with Lewandowski flying and New England's defense missing pieces, we like the Fire to edge a high-scoring night at Soldier Field. We're calling a 2-2 tie, with Chicago the slight favorite to nick it.
Best Picks
Robert Lewandowski to score anytime in the Anytime Goalscorer market. Lewandowski has scored in 3 straight MLS outings and looks primed, so backing the Fire talisman to find the net against a shorthanded New England back line reads as the smart play here.
New England Revolution moneyline in the Moneyline market. The Revolution are a genuine value angle at +265 (Paddy Power) given they sit above Chicago in the standings and are riding real momentum after their gutsy road result over NYCFC.
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Same Game Parlay
Our Same Game Parlay leans into Chicago's attacking threat and a chippy history between these sides: the Fire to win, Lewandowski to score anytime, Brooklyn Raines carded, and both teams to score.
Chicago to win the moneyline makes sense at home, where the Fire have put 11 or more shots on target across all 4 of their most recent outings and remain unbeaten in seven.
Lewandowski to score anytime is the anchor. The striker has found the net in 3 consecutive MLS outings and leads a Chicago attack built to punish a depleted New England defense.
Brooklyn Raines to be carded fits the pattern. As a defensive midfielder patrolling the middle, he faces a physical night in a matchup where Chicago have picked up 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 games versus New England.
Both teams to score rounds it off. Both sides have found the net in 6 of the 7 head-to-head meetings between them, and New England have consistently tested goalkeepers across their last 6 outings.
At the time of writing, the top combined price for this Same Game Parlay sits at +927 and drops to +750 at the shortest end of the market. That's a difference in potential winnings of $18 from best to worst price.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Talking Points
There's a reunion angle to this one, with New England head coach Marko Mitrovic back at Soldier Field as an opposing coach for the first time, having spent four seasons (2016 to 2019) as a Chicago Fire assistant. On the field, the storyline is Robert Lewandowski, who scored his sixth goal in seven MLS starts in the 10th minute of the Fire's tie with Inter Miami CF. Off it, the club celebrates Hispanic Heritage Night, with pre-match cultural festivities and a fan giveaway for the first 5,000 attendees. Add in a Revolution side that just refuses to lose, and this shapes up as an entertaining, physical night in Chicago.
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Predictions FAQs
When is the Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution game?
The game takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, kicking off at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT.
Where is Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution being played?
The game will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
What are the projected lineups for Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution?
Chicago Fire are projected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation featuring Robert Lewandowski and Philip Zinckernagel in attack. New England Revolution are also expected to use a 4-3-3 shape led by Carles Gil and Dor Turgeman.
What is the latest team news for Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution?
Chicago Fire have three confirmed absentees with A. Franco, M. Mbokazi, and J. Bamba ruled out. New England Revolution are without injured players L. Campana, T. Smith, and A. Yusuf, while defender Will Sands is doubtful.
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