Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution
Revolution edge Fire in tight clash
New England's quick-fire double secures a narrow win at Chicago.
New England Revolution took control with goals from D. Turgeman and P. Miller either side of the break, putting them 2-0 up before M. Haile-Selassie pulled one back for Chicago Fire. Despite a spirited response, Chicago couldn't find an equaliser, and the Revolution held on for a 2-1 victory. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a Chicago win, proving the visitors' resilience on the road.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
3-2 Chicago Fire win
Actual
1–2
Outcome probability
The Chicago Fire and New England Revolution face off in what promises to be a high-scoring and closely contested MLS regular season match. Both teams boast attacking talents capable of lighting up the scoreboard, setting the stage for an entertaining encounter.
Match factors
Lewandowski's clinical finishing boosts Chicago Fire
Lewandowski's 4 goals in last 5 games provide Chicago a strong attacking edge
Cuypers leads home scoring with 13 goals
Cuypers outperforms league average attackers with 13 goals in 11 games
New England's Gil and Langoni show creative form
Gil has 4 goals and Langoni 6 assists this season, driving New England's attack
Chicago Fire missing key attacker Bamba
Bamba is confirmed out, reducing attacking options and increasing reliance on Lewandowski and Cuypers
Gutman's assist threat from defense
Gutman provides 3 assists this season, adding attacking width and set-piece threat
The context
This fixture is part of the 2026 MLS regular season, round 25. Chicago Fire have been bolstered by the goal-scoring prowess of Robert Lewandowski and Hugo Cuypers, while New England Revolution rely on the creative spark of Carles Gil and the playmaking of Luca Langoni. The match is expected to be a tight affair with both sides eager to secure valuable points.
Key insights
Robert Lewandowski
Chicago Fire
Lewandowski's recent form with 4 goals in last 5 games gives Chicago a sharp attacking edge.
Major League Soccer 26/274 goals in last 5 games (MLS 2026)
Hugo Cuypers
Chicago Fire
Cuypers leads the home scoring charts with 13 goals, making him a constant threat.
Major League Soccer 26/2713 goals in 11 appearances (MLS 2026)
Carles Gil
New England Revolution
Gil's 4 goals and 4 assists this season highlight his key creative role for New England.
Major League Soccer 26/274 goals and 4 assists in 23 appearances (MLS 2026)
Philip Frigast Zinckernagel
Chicago Fire
Zinckernagel's 8 assists this season underline his importance as a creative playmaker.
Major League Soccer 26/278 assists in 20 appearances (MLS 2026)
Analysis
Chicago Fire hold a slight edge in this encounter, largely thanks to Lewandowski's clinical finishing, having netted 4 goals in his last 5 games, and Cuypers' impressive tally of 13 goals this season. New England's attack, led by Gil's 4 goals and Langoni's 6 assists, will test Chicago's defence, but the Fire's attacking depth and recent form suggest they can outscore their opponents. The predicted 3-2 scoreline reflects a match where both teams find the net frequently, but Chicago's offensive firepower is expected to prevail.
Key facts
- 1.Robert Lewandowski has scored 4 goals in his last 5 games for Chicago Fire.
- 2.Hugo Cuypers leads Chicago Fire with 13 goals this season.
- 3.Carles Gil has contributed 4 goals and 4 assists for New England Revolution this season.
- 4.Luca Langoni leads New England with 6 assists in 16 appearances.
- 5.Chicago Fire are missing key attacker Bamba, increasing reliance on Lewandowski and Cuypers.
- 6.Philip Frigast Zinckernagel tops Chicago Fire's assists chart with 8 this season.
- 7.The predicted full-time scoreline is 3-2 in favour of Chicago Fire.
- 8.The match is part of the 2026 MLS regular season, round 25.
Prediction
We anticipate a home win for Chicago Fire with a 3-2 scoreline. The Fire's attacking duo of Lewandowski and Cuypers are likely to be the difference-makers, combining clinical finishing with creative support. New England Revolution will not go down without a fight, but ultimately Chicago's edge in goal-scoring should secure the victory.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Chicago Fire
Away — New England Revolution
The verdict
In summary, expect an entertaining MLS clash with plenty of goals and attacking intent from both sides. Chicago Fire's firepower should just be enough to overcome New England Revolution in a thrilling 3-2 finish.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Turgeman
Assist: Yueill
Allen
Yellow Card
Rogers
Miller
Assist: Turgeman
Polster
Yellow Card
Dean
Dithejane
Gómez
Miller
Yellow Card
Haile-Selassie
Assist: Lod
Gazdag
Yueill
Turgeman
Oregel
Yellow Card
Gil
Miller
Match Statistics
Chicago Fire
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1C. BradyG
- 3J. ElliottD
- 5S. RogersD
- 9R. LewandowskiF
- 11P. ZinckernagelF
- 12P. DithejaneF
- 18J. GómezM
- 24J. DeanD
- 32N. AllenD
- 35S. OregelM
- 42T. D'AvillaM
Substitutes
- 2Leonardo BarrosoD
- 7M. Haile-SelassieM
- 15A. GutmanD
- 17R. LodM
- 19J. BambaF
- 22M. PinedaD
- 29D. PorębaM
- 37R. TurdeanM
- 44J. CohenG
New England Revolution
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2M. FofanaD
- 8M. PolsterD
- 10Carles GilM
- 14J. YueillM
- 16D. GazdagF
- 21B. RainesM
- 22E. KohlerD
- 23W. SandsD
- 25P. MillerF
- 30M. TurnerG
- 99D. TurgemanF
Substitutes
- 7G. YowF
- 12I. FeingoldD
- 15C. BakerD
- 27W. HarrisF
- 41L. LangoniF
- 65J. SiqueiraF
- 66J. WynderD
- 73JD GunnG
- 77D. FagundezM
Chicago Fire
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Haile-Selassie | M | 35 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1/1 |
| P. Zinckernagel | F | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2/4 |
| T. D'Avilla | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| S. Oregel | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| J. Bamba | F | 35 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Elliott | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| R. Lewandowski | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| R. Lod | M | 35 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| A. Gutman | D | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| S. Rogers | D | 45 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Dithejane | F | 55 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| J. Gómez | M | 55 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Dean | D | 55 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| C. Brady | G | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Allen | D | 90 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Leonardo Barroso | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Poręba | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Pineda | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Cohen | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Turdean | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
New England Revolution
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Turgeman | F | 81 | 8.6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| M. Turner | G | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Miller | F | 88 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| J. Yueill | M | 69 | 7.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
| M. Fofana | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Kohler | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carles Gil | M | 88 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| W. Harris | F | 2 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Yow | F | 21 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Wynder | D | 21 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Baker | D | 2 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Polster | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Feingold | D | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Sands | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| D. Gazdag | F | 69 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Raines | M | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Siqueira | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Fagundez | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Langoni | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JD Gunn | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |