Football Result

Monsef Bakrar 58'
Hannes Wolf 70'
Alonso Martínez 89' Pen
Philip Zinckernagel 19'
Brian Gutiérrez 31'
D'Avilla Dje Tah 84'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
40%
28.2%
31.8%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.461
0.42
Game Stats
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots
22
8
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Fouls
12
19
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
2
Corners
11
2
Offsides
2
2
Saves
2
5
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
4-3-3


Location
Yankee Stadium, New York City
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-26 | Game Summary

In a compelling MLS match at Yankee Stadium on May 25, 2025, New York City FC defeated Chicago Fire FC 3-1. Despite Philip Zinckernagel giving Chicago an early lead in the 19th minute, New York City FC responded emphatically in the second half. Monsef Bakrar equalized in the 58th minute, followed by goals from Hannes Wolf in the 70th minute and Alonso Martínez from the penalty spot in the 89th minute to secure the victory. Chicago Fire FC suffered from poor discipline, resulting in red cards for Brian Gutiérrez in the 31st minute and D'Avilla Dje Tah in the 84th minute, significantly hampering their chances. New York City FC dominated possession with 65.2% and registered 22 total shots, compared to Chicago's 8. The AI pre-game prediction correctly anticipated a New York City FC victory, aligning with their strong home form and the team’s win probability of 40% predicted before the game.
New York City FC has been inconsistent recently, alternating between wins, losses, and draws, with their upcoming match against Houston Dynamo FC posing a tough challenge. Houston Dynamo FC has also experienced mixed results. For Chicago Fire FC, this loss breaks a four-game winning streak in all competitions, revealing a need to improve their disciplinary record, especially heading into their next MLS match against Orlando City SC. Chicago Fire FC's recent form has seen a considerable upswing. The previous games between New York City FC and Chicago Fire FC have been tightly contested, but in this match, the red cards clearly shifted the momentum in New York City FC's favor.