Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 14, 2026
MLS USA
In the MLS regular season on September 14, 2026, Chicago Fire will face New England Revolution. A clash between two clubs that have enjoyed a strong season.
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution team news and expert analysis
The Illinois club finished the 2025 season eighth in their conference with 53 points, on the additional criteria. They even won their wild-card match against Orlando City. However, they then lost to Philadelphia in the play-offs. This season, the players are winning half of their matches and remain among the Eastern Conference leaders. On the other hand, their 1-1 draw with Inter Miami was their fourth consecutive draw in MLS, while they also lost to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup.
The Foxborough-based side finished only 11th in the East in 2025 with 36 points. They are now almost level with their current opponents, having improved even more noticeably. In the latest round, they beat New York City FC 2-1 away from home.
Berhalter's side are scoring 1.91 goals per game while conceding almost a third fewer, at 1.43. Their opponents' matches are slightly less entertaining, but they are also performing well: 1.63 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per game.
Head to Head matches: Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution
The Chicago side have won two of their last three encounters, with one draw.
The home side are considered fairly clear favourites. However, their opponents are also doing plenty right, so we are backing over 3.0 total goals (odds – 1.77).
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution: key statistics and trends
- Chicago Fire are winless in five consecutive matches
- 74% of Chicago Fire's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.35 goals per game
- New England Revolution have won three of their last five matches
- 63% of New England Revolution's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.88 goals per game
Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution: Possible starting lineups
Chicago Fire play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Brady - Gutman, Elliott, Rogers, Dean - Ludd, D'Avila, Saletros - Haile-Selassie, Lewandowski, Sinkerngel
New England Revolution play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Turner - Sands, Fofana, Kohler, Polster - Raines - Miller, Yusuf, Gil, Harrison - Turgeon
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