Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, New York City in 8th and Chicago Fire in 7th place.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for New York City and Chicago Fire.
Chicago Fire have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
New York City form and stats
New York City have played three home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 3 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. Three draws in a row here at Yankee Stadium for New York City, who might be willing to risk more at some point in hope of a win.A good away victory last time out for New York City, who won 2-0 against DC United. 3-3 away at Minnesota United before that.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Major League Soccer game versus Orlando City in only three days. This game is also played here at Yankee Stadium.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for New York City here at Yankee Stadium, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 3 games). New York City have only conceded 2 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Chicago Fire form and stats
Still no away game victory for Chicago Fire with 1 draw and 1 loss from their first 2 attempts.Chicago Fire are travelling after their nice 4-1 home win in the Major League Soccer against Colorado Rapids. A 1-1 draw was the result before that, hosting Vancouver Whitecaps.
There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Chicago Fire manager V. Paunovic as the team has another away game coming up in only four days, this time against Montreal Impact.
3 goals so far away for Chicago Fire, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 4. All from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last nine matches): New York City 4 wins, 3 draws and Chicago Fire 2 victories.Top Goalscorers
  C. Sapong 4 goals / 1 assists |  N. Nikolić 3 goals |   A. Ring 2 goals |
New York City missing players
Chicago Fire missing players
| New York City | Chicago Fire | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | Played | 2 | 7 |
| 9 | 2 | Scored | 3 | 12 |
| 11 | 2 | Conceded | 4 | 11 |
| 71% | 33% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 71% | 33% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 86% |
| 57% | 33% | Over 2.5 | 100% | 57% |
| 57% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 43% |
| 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 29% |
| 43% | 33% | Both teams to score | 100% | 86% |
| 43% | 67% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 14% |
| 43% | 67% | Failed To Score | 0% | 0% |
| 3.7 | 3.3 | Corners For (avg) | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| 5 | 5 | Corners Against (avg) | 7 | 4 |
| 2.3 | 2.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | Red Cards (total) | 0 | 1 |
- Chicago Fire hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Chicago Fire is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Chicago Fire has scored in all of their 2 away matches.
- Chicago Fire has failed to keep a clean sheet in 2 away matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | DC United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| 2 | Toronto | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | Philadelphia Union | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | Columbus Crew | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 5 | Orlando City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 6 | Montreal Impact | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | -6 | 11 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 | New York City | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 | Cincinnati | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 8 |
| 10 | New England | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 7 |
| 11 | New York RB | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 | Atlanta United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 5 |
