Chicago Fire-2 vs New York Red Bulls 2: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Chicago Fire-2 prepare to host New York Red Bulls-2 on July 12, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this USA: MLS Next Pro fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Chicago Fire-2, currently 5th in the standings with 24 points from 16 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 15 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

New York Red Bulls-2, sitting 2nd with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Chicago Fire-2 and New York Red Bulls-2 have favored New York Red Bulls-2, with New York Red Bulls-2 claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-5). This fixture has generally favored New York Red Bulls-2 in recent years.

In their previous league match against Huntsville, Chicago Fire-2 recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

New York Red Bulls-2's last outing came against FC Cincinnati-2, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Chicago Fire-2 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Chicago Fire-2 and New York Red Bulls-2 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: Chicago Fire-2's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 10 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. New York Red Bulls-2's games average 3.8 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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