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The MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as New York Red Bulls take on Chicago Fire at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday. Both teams have struggled this season and will need to step up this weekend.
New York Red Bulls are in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this year. The Red Bulls edged Columbus Crew to a 1-0 victory in their previous game and will want a similar result in this fixture.
Chicago Fire are in 12th place in the league table at the moment and have struggled this season. The away side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Orlando City and will need to bounce back in this match.
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New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head
Chicago Fire have a good record against New York Red Bulls and have won 26 games out of 57 matches played between the two teams. New York Red Bulls have managed 18 victories against Chicago Fire and will need to step up on Sunday.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place earlier this month and ended in a 2-1 victory for Chicago Fire. New York Red Bulls were poor on the day and have a point to prove this weekend.
New York Red Bulls form guide in MLS 2021: W-L-L-D-L
Chicago Fire form guide in MLS 2021: L-L-W-W-D
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head
New York Red Bulls
Aaron Long is yet to recover from his injury and has been ruled out of the game this weekend. Cristian Casseres Junior is also carrying a knock and might not feature in this game.
Injured: Aaron Long
Doubtful: Cristian Casseres Junior
Unavailable: None
Chicago Fire
Kenneth Kronholm and Ignacio Aliseda are currently injured and will be unable to play a part in this match. Miguel Angel Navarro has recovered from his knock and will be available for selection.
Injured: Kenneth Kronholm, Ignacio Aliseda
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Predicted XI
New York Red Bulls Predicted XI (4-2-2-2): Carlos Miguel; Andrew Gutman, Sean Nealis, Amro Tarek, Kyle Duncan; John Tolkin, Sean Davis; Wikelman Carmona, Caden Clark; Patryk Klimala, Fabio
Chicago Fire Predicted XI (3-5-2): Bobby Shuttleworth; Carlos Teran, Francisco Calvo, Mauricio Pineda; Boris Sekulic, Miguel Angel Navarro, Fabian Herbers, Luka Stojanovic, Gaston Gimenez; Chinonso Offor, Robert Beric
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire Prediction
New York Red Bulls have flattered to deceive this season and have several issues to solve in the coming weeks. The Red Bulls have an impressive squad at their disposal and will need to do justice to their potential this season.
Chicago Fire have also struggled to hit their peak this year and will face a difficult challenge this weekend. New York Red Bulls are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 2-1 Chicago Fire
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