Chicago Fire vs New England Rev.
MLS 2026 · Matchday 25
Only one point separates Chicago Fire and New England Rev. as both sides look to solidify their position near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Chicago Fire enters the match unbeaten in their last six outings, while the visitors arrive in Illinois seeking to build on a midweek victory against New York City FC.
What the bookmakers say
Bookmakers assign a 52% win probability to Chicago Fire, reflecting their home advantage despite the narrow gap between the sides. New England Rev. maintains a 24.6% chance of securing a win, marginally higher than the 23.4% projected for a draw.
Implied probability, normalised so the three add up to 100.
Recent form
New England Rev.
Chicago Fire
3° with 40 points 12W · 4D · 8L · 39:30
5° with 39 points 11W · 6D · 6L · 44:33
Averages 1.83 goals for and 1.17 goals against per match
Averages 2 goals for and 1.67 goals against per match
| W | @ New York City FC | 2-1 |
| L | @ LA Galaxy | 1-2 |
| W | @ Columbus Crew | 3-1 |
| D | New York City FC | 1-1 |
| W | @ DC United | 3-0 |
| D | Inter Miami | 1-1 |
| D | @ Toronto FC | 4-4 |
| D | @ Seattle Sounders FC | 2-2 |
| D | @ New York Red Bulls | 1-1 |
| W | @ Orlando City | 2-1 |
Where they stand Group A
| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 25 | +29 | 54 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 25 | +15 | 45 |
| 3 | New England Rev. | 24 | +9 | 40 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 25 | +9 | 40 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 23 | +11 | 39 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 25 | -12 | 34 |
| 7 | New York City FC | 25 | +6 | 32 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 24 | -7 | 32 |
| 9 | Philadelphia Union | 24 | +2 | 30 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 25 | -15 | 30 |
| 11 | DC United | 24 | -7 | 29 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 25 | -8 | 29 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 25 | -7 | 23 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 25 | -14 | 23 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact | 25 | -20 | 21 |
How they play
Average of the most recent matches with stats available (6 and 6 respectively).
Who scores the goals
New England Rev.
| Carles Gil | 10 | goals | ||
| Dor Turgeman | 6 | goals | ||
| Alhassan Yusuf | 5 | goals | ||
| Peyton Miller | 4 | goals | ||
| Luca Langoni | 3 | goals |
Chicago Fire
| Hugo Cuypers | 13 | goals | 0 | ast. |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 7 | goals | ||
| Robert Lewandowski | 6 | goals | ||
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 | goals | ||
| Robin Lod | 4 | goals |
New England Rev.. Hugo Cuypers remains the central figure for Chicago Fire, leading the squad with 13 goals in just 11 appearances. His clinical efficiency in front of goal is vital for the hosts as they look to maintain their recent unbeaten run.
Chicago Fire. Carles Gil paces the visitors with 10 goals, supported by Dor Turgeman and Alhassan Yusuf. Their attacking unit averages 7.3 shots on target per match, indicating a high volume of offensive pressure despite a mixed record over their last six games.
Head-to-head record
The historical record shows a competitive edge for Chicago Fire, who have secured two victories to New England Rev.'s one in their last six encounters. Matches between these sides have been tight, with three draws and a narrow margin in the overall goal tally.
Who scored in these meetings
The rivalry features a recurring scoring duel between Carles Gil for New England Rev. and the trio of Hugo Cuypers, Philip Zinckernagel, and B. Gutierrez for Chicago Fire. Despite the frequency of goals, the encounters remain disciplined with no red cards issued.
| Matchday | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 18/10/25 | New England Rev. 2-2 Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| 7/9/25 | Chicago Fire 3-2 New England Rev. | Major League Soccer |
| 20/5/25 | New England Rev. 1-3 Chicago Fire | US Open Cup |
| 5/5/24 | Chicago Fire 0-1 New England Rev. | Major League Soccer |
| 23/3/24 | New England Rev. 1-1 Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| 24/9/23 | Chicago Fire 2-2 New England Rev. | Major League Soccer |
When they score
New England Rev. 39 goals
Chicago Fire 42 goals
Chicago Fire finds its attacking rhythm during the middle of the second half, with 10 goals scored between the 61st and 75th minutes. Conversely, New England Rev. shows resilience late, netting 12 goals in the final quarter of their matches.
They also meet
- Saturday, October 17 · New England Rev. vs Chicago Fire · MLS 2026
Text updated on Saturday, September 12