Match Analysis: New York City FC vs Chicago Fire
New York City FC vs Chicago Fire ended 3-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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3 - 1
Final score
MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
New York City FC beat Chicago Fire 3-1.
Goals: N. Mercau (New York City FC, 11'), J. Waterman (Chicago Fire, 21'), Unknown (New York City FC, 29'), A. Ojeda (New York City FC, 29'), M. Jones (New York City FC, 41').
New York City FC had 46% possession to Chicago Fire's 54%, with 9.00 shots to 9.00.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
N. MercauNormal Goal
New York City FCJ. WatermanNormal Goal
Chicago FireUnknownNormal Goal
New York City FCA. OjedaA. Perea
New York City FCM. JonesA. Ojeda
New York City FCOut: M. Haile-SelassieIn: R. Lewandowski
Chicago FireOut: L. BarrosoIn: J. Dean
Chicago FireD. D'AvillaYellow Card
Chicago FireUnknownYellow Card
Chicago FireUnknownYellow Card
New York City FCN. MercauYellow Card
New York City FCOut: D. D'AvillaIn: M. Pineda
Chicago FireOut: M. JonesIn: B. Traore
New York City FCOut: V. RadojevicIn: A. Gutman
Chicago FireOut: R. LodIn: P. Dithejane
Chicago FireJ. WatermanYellow Card
Chicago FireP. DithejaneYellow Card
Chicago FireOut: Talles MagnoIn: H. Wolf
New York City FCOut: J. ShoreIn: A. Farnos
New York City FCOut: A. OjedaIn: M. Ilenic
New York City FCTEAM DATA
Match statistics
New York City FCStatistic
Chicago Fire
46%
Possession
54%
9
Total Shots
9
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Blocked Shots
3
6
Shots Inside Box
6
3
Shots Outside Box
3
1
Corners
2
5
Offsides
0
8
Fouls
16
1
Yellow Cards
3
393
Total Passes
450
318
Accurate Passes
366
81%
Pass Accuracy
81%
4
Goalkeeper Saves
0
1.31
Expected Goals (xG)
1.17
-1.37
Goals Prevented
-1.37
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
New York City FC
Formation 4-1-4-1 · Coach: Pascal Jansen
Starting XI
- 2Nico CavalloD
- 6James SandsD
- 7Nicolás FernándezM
- 8Andrés PereaM
- 11Talles MagnoF
- 13Thiago MartinsD
- 24Tayvon GrayD
- 26Agustin OjedaM
- 32Jonathan ShoreM
- 49Matthew FreeseG
- 88Malachi JonesM
Substitutes (9)
Chicago Fire
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: Mario Barcena
Starting XI
- 1Chris BradyG
- 2Leonardo BarrosoD
- 3Jack ElliottD
- 6Anton SalétrosM
- 7Maren Haile-SelassieF
- 11Philip ZinckernagelF
- 14Viktor RadojevićD
- 16Joel WatermanD
- 17Robin LodM
- 19Jonathan BambaF
- 42Dje Tah D'AvillaM
Substitutes (9)
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Player match statistics are not available for this fixture.
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
Prediction review
3 of 3 evaluated markets correct
Correct calls: 1X2, Total Goals, BTTS.
Predicted score 1-1
Actual score 3-1
Confidence High
New York City FC win
Final result: New York City FC won
Over 2.5 goals
Final: 4 goals (3-1).
Yes
Both teams scored.
FINAL RESULT
New York City FC vs Chicago Fire match analysis
Review New York City FC 3-1 Chicago Fire with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.
Final result
Goals
Events
Lineups
Team statistics
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DataHistorical results, fixtures and performance metrics
Markets1X2, goals, BTTS, corners, cards and trend indicators
AnalysisLeague, team, player and match-level insights