New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As New England Revolution prepare to host Chicago Fire on October 18, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

New England Revolution, currently 4th in the standings with 46 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 29 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Chicago Fire, sitting 3rd with 48 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between New England Revolution and Chicago Fire have favored Chicago Fire, with Chicago Fire claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Seattle Sounders, New England Revolution recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Turner, Sands, , Kohler, Polster, Yueill, Raines, Gil, Miller, Turgeman, Langoni. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Chicago Fire's last outing came against New York City, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Brady, Barroso, Mbokazi, Elliott, Dean Jr, Bamba, D'Avilla, Saletros, Zinckernagel, Haile-Selassie, Lewandowski. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, New England Revolution are expected to maintain their unknown structure, New England Revolution and Chicago Fire are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: New England Revolution's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Chicago Fire's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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