New England II vs Chicago Fire II: match statistics
New England II vs Chicago Fire II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
New England II play Chicago Fire II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 21 June 2026 at 17:00. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
New England II: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Chicago Fire II: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
New England II scores 1.35 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. Chicago Fire II scores 1.56 and concedes 1.56. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: New England II 59%, Chicago Fire II 67%. Over 2.5: New England II 59%, Chicago Fire II 83%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
xG, shots and style
New England II has higher xG: 1.82 vs 1.49. New England II: 15.1 shots per match, Chicago Fire II: 12.4.
Match halves
New England II: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.94. Chicago Fire II: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
New England II: 76-90+ (8 goals). Chicago Fire II: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-1-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 67%.
Match description
New England II has a clear advantage at home: they win 63% of home matches, score an average of 1.5 goals and concede only 0.88 per game, while Chicago Fire II have yet to win away (0% wins), average 0.67 goals scored and concede 1.67. The hosts generate 1.68 xG per home match with 5 shots on target and 11% conversion, whereas the visitors have 1.43 xG away, 4 shots on target and only 5% conversion, indicating higher quality chances created by New England. In the last 5 matches New England are 4–1 with 7 goals for and 3 against (PPG 2.6), while Chicago have scored 11 goals over a 3–2 run, but that offensive output does not translate to away effectiveness (avg. 0.67 goals per away match). Additionally, the hosts record 38% clean sheets at home versus 17% for the visitors on the road, and the difference in average goals conceded (0.88 vs 1.67) plus superior successful goal situations favors New England’s defense; therefore I predict a home win.
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
| New England II | Chicago Fire II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.38 |
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.
Chicago Fire II is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - New England II · 1.6 pts / match - Chicago Fire II
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 II is 16% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - New England II · 1.56 goals / match - Chicago Fire II
New England II is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - New England II · 1.56 goals / match - Chicago Fire II
New England II scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Chicago Fire II keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
Chicago Fire II scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while New England II keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 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 — New England II
Over / Under — Chicago Fire II
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 II is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - New England II · 1.56 pts / match - Chicago Fire II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New England II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Chicago Fire II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
New England II
Chicago Fire II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| New England II | Liga | Chicago Fire II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.53 | 3.23 | ▼ 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 59% | 65% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 22% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 75% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 84% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): New England II 1 - 1 - 1 Chicago Fire II. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of New England II vs Chicago Fire II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished New England II 1:2 Chicago Fire II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between New England II and Chicago Fire II?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches New England II won 1, Chicago Fire II won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before New England II vs Chicago Fire II?
New England II score 1.35 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire II 1.56. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 59% of New England II's matches and 67% of Chicago Fire II's.
What form are New England II and Chicago Fire II in?
Over the last 5 games New England II have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Chicago Fire II 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New England II vs Chicago Fire II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for New England II vs Chicago Fire II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.