Chicago Fire vs New York RB: match statistics
Chicago Fire vs New York RB: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Chicago Fire play New York RB in MLS (United States). The match date is 9 May 2026 at 20:30. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Chicago Fire: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. New York RB: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Chicago Fire scores 1.93 and concedes 1.27 goals per match. New York RB scores 1.63 and concedes 2.19. League average: 3.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Chicago Fire 60%, New York RB 75%. Over 2.5: Chicago Fire 73%, New York RB 69%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Chicago Fire has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.57. Chicago Fire: 14.9 shots per match, New York RB: 13.2.
Match halves
Chicago Fire: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.13. New York RB: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Chicago Fire: 61-75 (7 goals). New York RB: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Chicago Fire enjoy a clear statistical advantage at home: they score 2.17 goals per home match and concede 0.83, with xG 1.97 versus xG against 1.20 and a home goal difference of +8. New York RB away average is just 1.17 goals scored and 2.67 conceded, with xG for 1.77 and xG against 1.56 and a negative goal difference of -9, indicating defensive issues for the visitors. Recent form further favors the hosts — Chicago have scored 13 goals in the last 5 matches and average 1.4 points per game in that period, while New York have only 6 goals, 0.2 points per game and 0 wins in the last 5. Additionally, the hosts are more efficient in front of goal (conversion rate 12% vs 8% for the visitors), have 67% of home matches with a clean sheet while NYRB have 0% clean sheets on the road, and 67% home win rate vs 17% away wins for the visitors. Based on these numbers I predict a Chicago Fire victory.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Chicago Fire | New York RB | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
New York RB is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Chicago Fire · 2 pts / match - New York RB
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chicago Fire is 18% better for: goals scored per match.
1.93 goals / match - Chicago Fire · 1.63 goals / match - New York RB
Chicago Fire is 72% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.27 goals / match - Chicago Fire · 2.19 goals / match - New York RB
Chicago Fire scores in 93% of matches (14 of 15 matches), while New York RB keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 16 matches).
New York RB scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Chicago Fire
Over / Under — New York RB
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chicago Fire is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - Chicago Fire · 1.44 pts / match - New York RB
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
New York RB - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Chicago Fire
New York RB
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Chicago Fire | Liga | New York RB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.20 | 3.31 | ▲ 3.81 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 61% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 63% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 22% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Chicago Fire vs New York RB?
The MLS match finished Chicago Fire 1:3 New York RB. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Chicago Fire vs New York RB?
Chicago Fire score 1.93 goals per game on average and New York RB 1.63. The MLS average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Chicago Fire's matches and 75% of New York RB's.
What form are Chicago Fire and New York RB in?
Over the last 5 games Chicago Fire have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and New York RB 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chicago Fire vs New York RB?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.