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First AI projection for New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC

First AI projection for this MLS fixture. This early estimate may change closer to kick-off.

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New York City FC

Standing#14

Elo rating1510

Form index46.7%

Last 5 matches
LDWWL

Expected goals1.51

ScheduledVSJuly 26, 2026
01:30

Chicago Fire FC

Standing#7

Elo rating1570

Form index60%

Last 5 matches
WWWLL

Expected goals2.31

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Quick read

  • Main predictionOpen match; slight edge for New York City FC at 37.4%, so caution is advised.
  • Confidence levelRisk
  • Cautious marketDouble chance 1X · 68.5%
  • Likely score1 - 2 (8.84%)
  • BTTSYes · 56.7%
  • Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 · 52%

First AI projection

This early estimate is published ahead of the match. Probabilities may change with recent form, injuries, line-ups, scheduling and newly available data.

New York City FC37.4%
Draw31.1%
Chicago Fire FC31.5%

Main pickNew York City FC37.4%

Confidence53.8%

StabilityRisk

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Expected goals and trends

New York City FC1.51
Expected total3.82
Chicago Fire FC2.31
52%Over 2.5

Over 52% Under 48%

56.7%BTTS

Yes 56.7% No 43.3%

Double chance

Available markets

1X68.5%
X262.6%
1268.9%

Top 5 likely scores

  1. Likely score 1 - 28.8%
  2. Likely score 1 - 17.7%
  3. Likely score 1 - 36.8%
  4. Likely score 2 - 26.7%
  5. Likely score 0 - 25.9%

Advanced scenarios

Clean sheet

New York City FC 10%Chicago Fire FC 22.1%

Draw no bet

New York City FC 54.3%Chicago Fire FC 45.7%

Win to nil

New York City FC 7.7%Chicago Fire FC 19.8%

Win by 2+ goals

New York City FC 10.9%Chicago Fire FC 34.5%

New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC early projection FAQ

What does the first AI projection say about New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC?

The early estimate gives New York City FC a slight edge at 37.4%. This probability may change before the match.

Why can this estimate change?

Recent form, injuries, line-ups, fixture congestion and newly available data will be included in later updates.

Is an early likely score available?

The first calculated scenario is 1 - 2 (8.84%), but this is an early estimate that may change.

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MLS

What the data says about New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC

This MLS fixture comes from a competition where conference dynamics, travel and swings in form can create quick changes in performance.

Before kick-off, New York City FC sits 14th and Chicago Fire FC 7th in the table. Their Elo ratings are 1510 for New York City FC and 1570 for Chicago Fire FC.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 46.7% for New York City FC and 60% for Chicago Fire FC. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

The 1X2 projection gives New York City FC 37.4%, the draw 31.1% and Chicago Fire FC 31.5%. The expected-goals model projects 1.51 xG against 2.31, for a combined 3.82.