Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get Chicago Fire vs New York City FC prediction, lineups, and betting picks for this MLS game. Explore key odds, insights, and Same Game Parlay picks.
Cody Moore - October 10, 2026, 10:42 AM EDT
7 minutesChicago Fire vs New York City FC Game Preview
Competition | Major League Soccer |
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Game Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Chicago, Soldier Field |
Soldier Field throws an Anime Day party on Saturday afternoon as Chicago Fire welcome New York City FC in Major League Soccer, with the hosts chasing a top-four seed in the East.
Chicago sit fourth in the Eastern Conference on 45 points, and Gregg Berhalter's side have the attacking punch to make home-field advantage count down the stretch.
New York City FC are ninth in the East on 33 points, clinging to a wild-card spot while dragging a slump and a crowded treatment room into this one.
The catch for the Fire? New York City FC are undefeated in their last 10 games against Chicago in all competitions, so the hosts have a real hex to break.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Recent Results
Chicago Fire are rolling after back-to-back MLS wins, capped by a 3-1 midweek victory over Vancouver Whitecaps after an early opener. Their games rarely stay quiet: over 2.5 goals have landed in 16 of Chicago's last 20 outings in Major League Soccer. Robert Lewandowski and Maren Haile-Selassie give this attack real teeth.
New York City FC took the lead twice against Atlanta United in their latest MLS outing and still left Mercedes-Benz Stadium with only a point. That sums up the slump: just one win has come in their last 11 games in all competitions. Agustín Ojeda leads an attack built around the wings, but the results are not following.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Chicago Fire: Andre Franco (Injured/out)
New York City FC: M. Moralez (Injured/out), K. Trewin (Injured/out), T. Magno (Injured/out), K. Parks (Injured/out), D. Baiera (Injured/out), A. Farnós (Injured/out), Raul Gustavo (Suspended)
Chicago Fire
This Saturday's lineup news starts with Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to lead the line after returning from international duty with Poland. Gregg Berhalter could also make a change in central midfield with Robin Lod back, and Andre Franco is the only injury concern for the hosts.
New York City FC
Goalkeeper Matt Freese is among the four players returning from international duty, which is welcome news for the visitors. The bad news outweighs it, though: Raul Gustavo is suspended after crossing the yellow card threshold, and a long injury list leaves the away side thin.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Predicted Lineup
Chicago Fire
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Cohen; L. Barroso, M. Mbokazi, J. Elliott, J. Dean; J. Bamba, D. D'Avilla, R. Lod, P. Zinckernagel; R. Lewandowski, M. Haile-Selassie (probable)
New York City FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Freese; N. Cavallo, M. Miazga, T. Martins, J. Sands; J. Shore, A. Perea; B. Traoré, H. Wolf, A. Ojeda; Luighi (probable)
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Key Stats & Game Facts
- New York City FC have scored 3+ goals in 3 out of 3 games vs Chicago Fire FC in Major League Soccer.
- Chicago Fire FC have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 5 games vs New York City FC in Major League Soccer.
- Hugo Cuypers has scored in 9 of his last 10 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Nicolás Fernández Mercau has won 3+ fouls in 6 of his last 6 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Alonso Martínez has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 3 games vs Chicago Fire FC in Major League Soccer.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction for this one is a 2-0 home win. The head-to-head is ugly for the Fire, but this NYC team is missing a long list of injured players plus a suspended Raul Gustavo, and Chicago's finishing and wing play should tell at Soldier Field. The hosts at +100 (Unibet) on the moneyline are a fair price for a side in far better shape.
Best Picks
Chicago Fire to win in the Moneyline market. The hosts are the model's favorites at Soldier Field. The Moneyline anchors our best picks here, with the projections giving Chicago a 50.08% win probability. New York City FC, meanwhile, have failed to win 9 of their last 10 games in Major League Soccer.
Under 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The Total Goals Over/Under market is where the value sits, because the projected total lands at 3 goals, below this line. Under 3.5 also grades out as a positive expected value play, and it fits a game where Chicago control things against a depleted visiting attack.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay leans on attacking volume: Haile-Selassie to score, Lewandowski shots, Fernández Mercau on target and Sergio Oregel in the book.
Maren Haile-Selassie has scored in 5 of his last 8 outings in Major League Soccer. Paired up top with Lewandowski in the probable lineup, he is the Anytime Goalscorer leg.
Robert Lewandowski has attempted 3+ shots across 7 of his past 10 Major League Soccer appearances. Back from Poland duty, he can clear Over 2.5 Player Shots on volume alone.
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 outings out of his last 10 in Major League Soccer. That makes Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target a sturdy leg.
Sergio Oregel rounds it out in the To Be Shown A Card market. He has hit this mark twice in his last three games, and profiles as a midfield disciplinary candidate.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +2100 and is as short as +1728 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $37 from best to worst price.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Talking Points
Chicago tied down Maren Haile-Selassie with a contract extension through the 2028-29 MLS season the day before kickoff, and Gregg Berhalter called him a "model professional to build around for the long term." That vote of confidence lands at the right time. The betting odds already lean toward the hosts, and the matchup on the flanks explains why: Chicago love to attack down the wings, and defending wide play is a clear weak spot for the visitors. If Haile-Selassie and Philip Zinckernagel win their duels out there, the Fire can finally flip this head-to-head.
Chicago Fire vs New York City FC Predictions FAQs
When is the Chicago Fire vs New York City FC game?
The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Where is Chicago Fire vs New York City FC being played?
The game will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Who is in the projected lineups for Chicago Fire vs New York City FC?
Chicago Fire's projected starting lineup includes J. Cohen, L. Barroso, M. Mbokazi, J. Elliott, J. Dean, J. Bamba, D. D'Avilla, R. Lod, P. Zinckernagel, R. Lewandowski, and M. Haile-Selassie. New York City FC are projected to start M. Freese, N. Cavallo, M. Miazga, T. Martins, J. Sands, J. Shore, A. Perea, B. Traore, H. Wolf, A. Ojeda, and Luighi.
What is the score prediction for Chicago Fire vs New York City FC?
The pre-game projection is a 2-0 victory for Chicago Fire. The home side enters the game following back-to-back league wins, while New York City FC have won just one of their last 11 games across all competitions.
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