Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

Chicago Fire FC hosted New York City FC at Soldier Field on 2025-09-13 in an MLS regular season match. New York City FC secured a 3-1 victory, overturning the AI's pre-game prediction of a Chicago Fire FC win. The AI expected a balanced game; however, New York City FC dominated the scoreline.
Chicago Fire FC started with a 4-3-3 formation, while New York City FC deployed a 4-2-3-1. Philip Zinckernagel scored for Chicago Fire FC in the 13th minute, but Nicolas Fernandez equalized for New York City FC in the 40th minute. Second-half goals from Alonso Martinez (57') and Seymour Reid (90'+3') sealed the win for the visitors.
Chicago Fire FC had slightly more possession (51%) but were less clinical in front of goal, with only 3 shots on target out of 13 total shots, compared to New York City FC's 5 out of 11. New York City FC committed more fouls (16) than Chicago Fire FC (7) and received one yellow card.
Chicago Fire FC's recent form has been inconsistent, with alternating wins and losses in their last five games, including a recent 3-2 win against New England Revolution before this match. New York City FC, after some Leagues Cup difficulties, are coming off some good momentum with 3 wins in their last 5 games.
Analyzing the previous head-to-head games, New York City FC have had the upper hand recently, as they have won the most recent match on 2025-05-25 by 3-1.
Looking ahead, Chicago Fire FC will visit Minnesota United FC, who have also been inconsistent, making for a potentially close match. Chicago Fire FC's recent results show difficulty keeping up with strong attacking teams, as show by their loss to Philadelphia Union. New York City FC will host Columbus Crew, who are having some difficulties too, drawing a lot of matches. This suggest a close match will happen.
Considering the game statistics and recent performance, the AI prediction was inaccurate. The away team rate was lower than the home team rate, although the away team delivered in the game. New York City FC demonstrated better finishing and game management to secure the victory.

On September 13, 2025, Chicago Fire FC will face New York City FC at Soldier Field in an upcoming MLS match. An AI predicts a Chicago Fire FC victory, with a 43.9% win probability compared to New York City FC's 30.0%. The draw probability is calculated at 26.1%. Chicago Fire FC's recent form has been inconsistent, but their star forward, Xherdan Shaqiri, will be key to unlocking the New York City FC defense. NYCFC, meanwhile, will rely on their midfield maestro, Santiago Rodriguez, to dictate the tempo. Recent head-to-head games have been closely contested, but the AI leans towards the Fire. Will Shaqiri's brilliance be enough to secure the win? The match promises excitement.