MLS· Regular Season - 30· Boston Stadium
New England Revolution
Chicago Fire18 Oct
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.53
Expected goals
1.7 - 1.6
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More New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5New England Revolution +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 82% | 1.21 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Chicago Fire +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 67% | 1.49 | 1.40 |
| 1XNew England Revolution or Draw | 65% | 1.54 | 1.44 |
| X2Chicago Fire or Draw | 61% | 1.63 | 1.57 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 55% | 1.81 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| 1New England Revolution to win | 39% | 2.58 | 2.44 |
| 2Chicago Fire to win | 35% | 2.85 | 2.65 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 35% | 2.87 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 33% | 3.03 | 2.80 |
| XDraw | 26% | 3.83 | 3.90 |
| AH1 -1.5New England Revolution -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.60 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Chicago Fire -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 18% | 5.69 | - |
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.30 | 3.50 | 2.60 | - | - | 1.40 | 2.80 |
| Dafabet | 2.44 | 3.90 | 2.65 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.38 | 3.80 | 2.70 | 1.48 | 2.60 | 1.40 | 2.75 |
| Marathonbet | 2.34 | 3.74 | 2.63 | 1.40 | 2.56 | 1.38 | 2.76 |
| Betfair | 2.30 | 4.00 | 2.63 | 1.40 | 2.88 | - | - |
| BetVictor | 2.30 | 3.75 | 2.55 | 1.40 | 2.70 | 1.36 | 2.88 |
| Pinnacle | 2.39 | 3.78 | 2.73 | 1.48 | 2.66 | - | - |
| Betano | 2.42 | 3.75 | 2.70 | 1.47 | 2.77 | 1.39 | 2.85 |
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire preview & analysis
Match preview
New England Revolution host Chicago Fire in the MLS (Regular Season - 30) at Boston Stadium on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 23:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
New England Revolution arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 11. Most recently they beat FC Cincinnati 3-2 away. They're 3rd in the table with 49 points from 29 games. Chicago Fire arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 8. Most recently they lost to Philadelphia Union 1-3 at home. They're 4th in the table with 48 points from 29 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, New England Revolution have won 2, Chicago Fire have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 3.2 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes New England Revolution narrow favourites: New England Revolution 39%, draw 26%, Chicago Fire 35%. We expect around 3.4 goals (1.7 - 1.6 in expected goals), with 65% for over 2.5 and 67% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 65% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is New England Revolution 2-1 Chicago Fire.
Recent form
New England Revolution- 15 OctAFC Cincinnati3-2
- 11 OctHSeattle Sounders0-3
- 27 SeptAReal Salt Lake0-3
- 20 SeptHOrlando City SC4-2
- 13 SeptAChicago Fire2-1
Chicago Fire- 15 OctHPhiladelphia Union1-3
- 10 OctHNew York City FC2-1
- 7 OctHVancouver Whitecaps3-1
- 27 SeptACharlotte1-0
- 20 SeptANashville SC0-3
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | +41 | 66 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | +20 | 52 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | +7 | 49 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | +9 | 48 |
| 5 |  Charlotte | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +8 | 46 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 45 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | -15 | 38 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | -15 | 36 |
| 9 |  FC Cincinnati | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -8 | 36 |
| 10 |  New York City FC | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | +2 | 33 |
| 11 |  Toronto FC | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | -11 | 33 |
| 12 |  DC United | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | -11 | 33 |
| 13 |  Columbus Crew | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | -3 | 32 |
| 14 |  Atlanta United FC | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | -12 | 30 |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -24 | 24 |
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire: FAQ
What is the New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is New England Revolution 2-1 Chicago Fire.
Who is the favourite to win New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire?
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New England Revolution are favourites. Our model gives New England Revolution a 39% chance of winning, Chicago Fire 35%, and the draw 26%.
Will both teams score in New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire?
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We rate both teams to score at 67%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire kick off?
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New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire kicks off at 23:30 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Boston Stadium, Boston.
