Chicago Fire welcome New England to Soldier Field on September 13, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 21:30 local time. The Major League Soccer fixture brings together two closely matched sides near the top end of the rankings, with Chicago Fire fourth and New England third. Their recent numbers point toward an open contest: the hosts have consistently found the net but have also conceded regularly, while the visitors arrive after collecting three victories from their last five matches. Chicago have scored in each of their last 20 league games, and both teams have found the net in their previous 10 Major League Soccer fixtures. New England, meanwhile, have averaged two goals per match across their latest five outings. The previous head-to-head encounter finished 2-2, adding further weight to expectations of an entertaining and competitive game in Chicago.

Chicago Fire Recent Form and Key Statistics

Chicago Fire enter this match searching for a return to winning ways. Their last five games have produced no victories, four draws and one defeat, with the most recent result being a 1-1 draw against Inter Miami on September 10. Although the lack of wins will be a concern, Chicago have remained difficult to beat in most of that sequence and continue to offer a considerable attacking threat.

Their scoring record is particularly notable. Chicago Fire have registered at least one goal in each of their last 20 Major League Soccer matches. They have also scored in 20 of their previous 21 home league fixtures, showing that their attacking consistency has generally carried over to matches played at Soldier Field. Across their latest five games, they have averaged 1.8 goals scored per match.

However, those attacking returns have been accompanied by defensive vulnerability. Chicago have conceded an average of 2.0 goals per game during their last five matches, a rate slightly higher than their scoring average over the same period. Both teams have scored in Chicago Fire's last 10 league games, while each of their previous 16 Major League Soccer matches has featured more than 1.5 total goals. At least one first-half goal has also been recorded in their last 14 league fixtures.

Chicago's broader season figures provide a more balanced picture. They have recorded 11 wins, six draws and six defeats in Major League Soccer, averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. Those numbers underline why the hosts remain fourth in the competition rankings, but their immediate challenge is turning a run of competitive draws into a victory.

• Last five matches: no wins, four draws and one defeat.
• Recent scoring average: 1.8 goals per game.
• Recent concession average: 2.0 goals per game.
• League scoring streak: at least one goal in 20 consecutive matches.
• BTTS sequence: both teams scored in the last 10 league fixtures.

New England Recent Form and Key Statistics

New England approach the trip in stronger short-term form. They defeated New York City 2-1 on September 10 and have collected three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five matches. That sequence gives the visitors a clear contrast with Chicago's recent winless run, even though only one ranking place separates the teams.

The visitors have averaged 2.0 goals scored and only 1.0 conceded per match over their latest five appearances. Those figures suggest that New England have combined effective attacking production with a steadier defensive return than their hosts during the same period. The article data also credits them with 10 goals across their last five away engagements, reinforcing the attacking danger they bring to this fixture.

Across the Major League Soccer season, New England have registered 12 victories, four draws and eight defeats. Their average stands at 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. Their recent attacking average is therefore above their season rate, while the latest five-match defensive figure is better than their overall concession average.

New England's third-place ranking and current form make them a significant challenge for the hosts. Their victory over New York City provides positive momentum, but the visitors must contend with a Chicago team that has continued scoring even without securing a win in its last five attempts. The balance between New England's recent efficiency and Chicago's long scoring sequence is likely to shape the contest.

• Last five matches: three wins, one draw and one defeat.
• Recent scoring average: 2.0 goals per game.
• Recent concession average: 1.0 goal per game.
• Season record: 12 wins, four draws and eight defeats.
• Season averages: 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match.

Chicago Fire vs New England Match Analysis

The statistical profile of this Major League Soccer match points toward a contest in which both attacks should have opportunities. Chicago Fire have been remarkably dependable in front of goal, scoring in 20 straight league matches and in 20 of their last 21 home league games. At the same time, their recent average of two goals conceded per fixture has repeatedly allowed opponents into matches. That combination explains the hosts' sequence of 10 consecutive league games in which both sides scored.

New England arrive with better recent results and an average of two goals per match across their latest five outings. Their defensive numbers over that period are stronger than Chicago's, but the hosts' extended scoring run means the visitors may still need more than one goal to secure a positive result. Chicago's four draws in five matches also indicate how frequently their games have remained finely balanced without producing a decisive winner.

The head-to-head information supports another competitive meeting. Chicago Fire's five-match summary against New England consists of two wins, two draws and one defeat, with averages of 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. Their most recent encounter ended 2-2 on October 18, 2025. The supplied match data further states that each of the last three meetings produced more than 2.5 goals, creating a clear scoring pattern around this fixture.

Chicago are assigned a 53% win probability, compared with 23% for the draw and 24% for New England. Nevertheless, the goals markets are especially well supported by the available trends. Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals are each rated at 62%, while the probability of at least one first-half goal is 85%. With Chicago's extended scoring streak, New England's recent attacking form and the 2-2 result in the latest meeting, the clearest overall expectation is for goals to play a central role.

Chicago Fire vs New England prediction from BetMines: Over 2.5 goals with 62% probability.