El Jefe
In the 2nd position, New York City FC (6W-3L-2D; 20 points) will face the Fire (2W-5L-5D; 11 points), who are positioned in the 14th seat as of today. Kick off is at Yankee Stadium at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday. New York City FC have won five instances in the last six matches but head into this match with the home advantage. In comparison, the visitors Chicago Fire FC have had a recent string of four losses and will continue to give it their all.
New York City FC and Chicago Fire FC’s most recent encounter occurred in October 28, 2021 and ended in a win for New York City. Additionally, New York City FC’s goals total 15 compared to Chicago Fire FC’s 11 over their last 10 bouts.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC MLS Match on May 22, 2022
Where: Yankee Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York
When: Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET
Betting on New York City FC
Record: 6-3-2 | League Standing: 2
New York City FC comes into this game 2nd in the rankings having a record of six wins, three losses, and two draws in 11 matches. The team has had five wins in the last six matches. In total, they’ve scored 23 goals. This has mostly been because of performances from Valentin Castellanos, who has seven goals, and Thiago who has four. They’ve conceded 10 goals. In their most recent matchup this season, New York City FC lost to D.C. United 0-2.
Absences and Injuries
New York City FC will be without Anton Tinnerholm.
Betting on Chicago Fire FC
Record: 2-5-5 | League Standing: 14
Chicago Fire FC have a tally of 11 points so far this season and will maximize every opportunity in front of them. They drew against New York Red Bulls 3-3 last Thursday and to date, the squad has managed two wins, five losses, and five draws in 12 matches. When they have come out on top, it’s predominantly been thanks to the executional capabilities of Xherdan Shaqiri and Kacper Przybylko. Can the pair guide Chicago Fire FC to victory here?
Absences and Injuries
Chicago Fire FC will be missing Spencer Richey and Javier Casas.
New York City FC vs Chicago Fire FC | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: New York City FC (-250) at FanDuel
New York City FC are the favorite team according to the betting market. The club is enjoying a productive month so far, entering this match with a recent win percentage of 75% so far this period (six wins, two losses and two draws). Chicago Fire FC, on the other side, have a win percentage that’s been far less than amazing.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (+105) at BetMGM
New York City FC have secured an average of two goals so far this month. Chicago Fire FC have averaged eight goals up through now this month for comparison.
Spread Pick: New York City FC -1 Goal (-131) at MyBookie.ag
New York City FC will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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