Chicago Fire host New York City FC in Eastern Conference action

New York City FC and the Chicago Fire are set to clash in an Eastern Conference match, with the Fire currently holding third place in the conference and NYCFC in seventh position. The game is scheduled to take place on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. CDT, with the Chicago Fire initially favored to win at -124 odds, while NYCFC are +288 underdogs and the draw is listed at +286. The over/under line for goals is set at 2.5.

The Chicago Fire have a strong record against conference opponents, boasting a 9-6-5 tally. They have also scored at least two goals in 33 of their matches. Meanwhile, NYCFC has had a tougher time against Eastern Conference teams, with a 6-8-6 record in those games.

This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Stars for the Chicago Fire include Maren Haile-Selassie, who has netted nine goals and provided five assists, and Robert Lewandowski, who has scored four goals in their last 10 games. For NYCFC, Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau is their top scorer with 15 goals and three assists, while Luighi has contributed four goals in the past 10 games.

Looking at recent form, the Chicago Fire have played 10 games in the last 10, racking up 18 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, averaging an impressive 5.1 goals scored and 15.9 shots on goal per game. They have allowed an average of 4.8 goals per game. On the other side, NYCFC have played nine matches, securing nine wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses. They average 3.3 goals scored and 13.2 shots on goal per game, while conceding 3.9 goals on average, allowing their opponents fewer chances to score.