New York City Fc vs Chicago Fire Fc Picks and Predictions May 25th 2025

NYCFC Looks to Sustain Momentum Against In-Form Chicago Fire

New York City FC will aim to build on one of their most convincing wins of the season when they host a red-hot Chicago Fire side on Saturday. With both clubs riding recent highs, this Eastern Conference clash could offer a telling glimpse into which team is truly ready to surge into summer.

NYCFC Searching for Consistency

After a frustrating stretch, NYCFC (6-5-3, 21 points) delivered in a big way last weekend with a 2-0 win over rivals New York Red Bulls. Alonso Martinez struck early with his seventh goal of the season, and Maxi Moralez added a second shortly after halftime to seal the club’s most emphatic win under head coach Pascal Jansen.

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“This is a good step forward, but I’m already looking forward to the next game to see if we can stay consistent.”
— Pascal Jansen, NYCFC Head Coach

Despite that strong performance, NYCFC has struggled to maintain rhythm against lower-tier competition. A 4-1 rout of FC Cincinnati on May 3 was followed by a puzzling loss to Montreal and a draw against D.C. United. Now, Jansen wants to see if his team can replicate their high-level performance against a confident Fire squad.

Supporters and bettors watching MLS picks and predictions will be watching closely to see if NYCFC can shake their inconsistency and hold their ground at home.

Chicago Fire Catching Fire

The Fire (5-4-4, 19 points) are riding a four-match win streak across all competitions and seem to be finding their identity under Gregg Berhalter. Their latest triumph was a 3-1 win over the New England Revolution in the U.S. Open Cup, which secured them a spot in the quarterfinals.

The victory followed back-to-back MLS wins over Atlanta United and Charlotte FC — Chicago’s first league wins since March 22. Berhalter made some rotations for the midweek cup match, but key players like Hugo Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel still found the back of the net.

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“We’re trying to instill in this group the belief that you can play three games in a week, it’s not that big of a deal.”
— Gregg Berhalter, Chicago Fire Head Coach

The Fire are beginning to show the kind of resolve and attacking depth that made them four-time U.S. Open Cup champions, and with no midweek match ahead, they’ll be fully focused on keeping the streak alive in the Bronx.