New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire: probable lineups, goal trends, odds and Same Game Parlay picks to weigh up before this MLS game kicks off.
Grayson Parker - October 17, 2026, 3:38 PM EDT
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Competition | Major League Soccer (MLS) |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium |
The odds lean toward the hosts at +150 (Polymarket) on the moneyline, and Saturday's Eastern Conference scrap at Gillette Stadium carries real weight.
New England have already clinched a playoff berth and sit third in the East, with an attack built on sharp finishing and individual quality in the final third.
Chicago sit fourth, a single point back, and a win in Foxborough would lift them above the Revs. They arrive bruised, though, after a midweek home loss to Philadelphia Union.
Foxborough has been tie territory. The home side have tied 6 of their last 7 home games against Chicago in all competitions, and the standings could hardly be tighter.
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Recent Results
New England stopped the bleeding with a 3-2 win at FC Cincinnati, Dor Turgeman bagging a brace to end back-to-back defeats. That leaves the Revs with four wins from their last six in MLS. The finishing is real and Carles Gil remains the creative hub, but this side rarely keeps things tidy at the other end.
Chicago took the lead right before the break against Philadelphia Union in midweek, only for an early red card to spark a 3-1 collapse on home soil. That ended a three-game winning streak for Gregg Berhalter's side. Maren Haile-Selassie is the man in form up front, and wide play remains Chicago's sharpest weapon.
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
New England Revolution: L. Campana (Injured/out), A. Yusuf (Injured/out), J. Harrison (Injured/out), M. Fofana (Injured/out)
Chicago Fire: A. Franco (Injured/out), R. Lod (Injured/out), S. Rogers (Injured/out), A. Mekvabishvili (Injured/out), J. Elliott (Suspended)
New England Revolution
Mamadou Fofana is the latest addition to the New England injury list, joining L. Campana, A. Yusuf and J. Harrison on the sidelines. Even so, the headline on the home side is continuity, because Marko Mitrovic could opt for an unchanged starting XI on Saturday.
Chicago Fire
Dje Tah D'Avilla is available again after serving a one-game ban against Philadelphia Union, but Jack Elliott is now suspended after his red card in that game. Gregg Berhalter should recall Philip Zinckernagel and Andreas Hanche-Olsen, while A. Franco, R. Lod, S. Rogers and A. Mekvabishvili remain out injured.
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup
New England Revolution
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Turner; W. Sands, J. Wynder, E. Kohler, I. Feingold; M. Polster, B. Raines, C. Gil; D. Gazdag, D. Turgeman, P. Miller
Chicago Fire
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Brady; N. Allen, M. Mbokazi, A. Hanche-Olsen, J. Dean; J. Bamba, A. Salétros, M. Pineda, P. Zinckernagel; R. Lewandowski, M. Haile-Selassie
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Key Stats & Game Facts
- New England have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 games against Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.
- Chicago are undefeated in their last 7 away games against New England in all competitions.
- Hugo Cuypers has scored in 9 of his last 10 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Joel Waterman has been carded in 3 of his last 4 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Chicago Fire have had 14+ shots in 4 out of 4 games against New England in Major League Soccer.
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction for this one is a 2-2 tie. The Revs earn their slight edge on the moneyline thanks to Dor Turgeman's finishing and Carles Gil's creativity, but they have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 games in Major League Soccer. Chicago's wide play should cause real problems for a back line that struggles down the flanks, and with Haile-Selassie and Lewandowski up top, this shapes up as a messy, open game where neither defense holds.
Best Picks
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides are goal-hungry, with plenty of recent overs. This one lands in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Projections have this one landing at 3.22 total goals, and every one of New England's last 8 games in Major League Soccer has gone over the number. Chicago's games have been flying over too, so there's no reason to expect a stubborn affair.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both New England and Chicago have scoring form heading into this one. This one lives in the Both Teams To Score market, and the head-to-head backs it: both teams have scored in 7 of the last 8 meetings in Major League Soccer. Chicago are also without the suspended Jack Elliott, which only makes the home attack more dangerous, while the visitors' attack is too good to be shut out.
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay backs Maren Haile-Selassie to score, two Peyton Miller shooting props and a busy corner count.
Maren Haile-Selassie in the Anytime Goalscorer market. The forward has found the net in each of his last three MLS appearances and should feed off Chicago's wide service.
Peyton Miller Over 3.5 in the Player Shots market. He has attempted 4+ shots in 5 of his last 8 appearances, and New England love attacking down the right.
Peyton Miller Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has hit the target in every one of his last five appearances, so this leg asks very little of him.
Over 12.5 in the Total Corners market. New England have hit this line in 5 of their last 6 games, and two width-heavy attacks should keep the flag busy.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Talking Points
The star power sits with Chicago. Robert Lewandowski joined in late June on a Designated Player contract after his deal with FC Barcelona expired, and he leads the line alongside Haile-Selassie here. New England counter with history, as Carles Gil became the first player in MLS history to reach double-digit assists in six consecutive seasons with his helper at FC Cincinnati. Behind them, Matt Turner ranks fifth in MLS in saves this season, and against a Chicago side that loves to let fly from range, the goalkeeper should be busy again. That is the matchup in a nutshell: Gil's creativity against Chicago's volume.
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Predictions FAQs
When is the New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire MLS game?
The game kicks off at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Where is New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire being played?
The game is scheduled to be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
What is the predicted score for New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire?
Our prediction is a 2-2 score for the game.
Who is expected to start for New England Revolution and Chicago Fire?
Probable New England Revolution starters include M. Turner, W. Sands, E. Kohler, M. Polster, C. Gil, D. Turgeman and P. Miller. Probable Chicago Fire starters include C. Brady, J. Dean, P. Zinckernagel, R. Lewandowski and M. Haile-Selassie.
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