New England vs Chicago Fire - Major League Soccer
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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As New England Revolution prepare to host Chicago Fire at Gillette Stadium, the contrasting form of both teams sets the stage for an intriguing encounter. New England has struggled recently, losing four of their last five matches, while Chicago has shown resilience, managing to secure draws and victories in their last five outings. This disparity in form could play a crucial role in the match, particularly as New England looks to regain their footing at home. Historically, this fixture has been tightly contested, with seven of the last ten meetings ending in draws. Notably, both teams have a tendency to find the back of the net, with eight of those encounters witnessing both teams scoring. Given New England's pressing need for points and Chicago's recent ability to grind out results, this match could very well see both sides contributing to the scoreline. Fans can expect an engaging battle, with the potential for goals on both ends as each team seeks to assert their dominance in this pivotal matchup.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Charlotte | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 44 |
| 8 |  New York City | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 41 |
| 8 |  Austin | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 35 |
| 9 |  Chicago Fire | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 39 |
| 9 |  SJ Earthquakes | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 10 |  New York RB | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Real Salt Lake | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 31 |
| 11 |  Dallas | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 |
| 11 |  New England | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28 |
| 12 |  Toronto | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 23 |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 |
| 13 |  Sporting KC | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2024 | Chicago Fire | 0–1 | New England | Major League Soccer |
| March 23, 2024 | New England | 1–1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| September 24, 2023 | Chicago Fire | 2–2 | New England | Major League Soccer |
| May 27, 2023 | New England | 3–3 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| October 9, 2022 | Chicago Fire | 1–1 | New England | Major League Soccer |
| August 31, 2022 | New England | 0–0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| October 16, 2021 | New England | 2–2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| September 23, 2021 | Chicago Fire | 2–3 | New England | Major League Soccer |
| April 18, 2021 | Chicago Fire | 2–2 | New England | Major League Soccer |
| September 6, 2020 | Chicago Fire | 1–2 | New England | Major League Soccer |