Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls Betting Lines, Odds, & Offensive Leaders May 9, 2026

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Chicago Fire is the favorite (-185) at home versus New York Red Bulls (+394) on Saturday, with these clubs residing in opposite halves of the table in MLS — 10th and 23rd, respectively.

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Chicago Fire to win vs New York Red Bulls -185

Bet $20, Payout $30.81

Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls Odds & Favorites

  • Favorite: Chicago Fire (-185)
  • Underdog: New York Red Bulls (+394)
  • Over/under: 3.5

Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls Betting Insights

  • Chicago is eighth in MLS in goals scored with 19 (1.9 per game), and New York’s 27 goals conceded (2.5 per game) rank 29th in the league.
  • Chicago has four wins as a favorite this season, in six opportunities.
  • Chicago (-185) has been at least this big a favorite in one game, and won.
  • Based on the moneyline, Chicago has a 64.9% implied chance of winning this match.
  • New York ranks 16th in MLS in scoring so far this season (16 goals, 1.5 per game), and Chicago is sixth in goals allowed at 11 total and 1.1 per match.
  • New York has been the underdog in five matches this season, and won once.
  • New York (+394) has been at least this big an underdog in one game, and won none.
  • New York has a 20.2% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.
  • Three times so far this season, Chicago and its opponent have combined to score more than 3.5 goals.
  • The two teams average a combined 3.4 goals per contest, 0.1 fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • There have been five New York games this year with more than 3.5 goals scored.
  • These two teams combine to surrender 3.6 goals per game, which is 0.1 greater than the total for this matchup.

Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls Offensive Leaders

Chicago Fire Offensive Leaders

  • Chicago’s top shot-taker is Hugo Cuypers, with 24 (3.4 per game), resulting in nine goals.
  • Chicago’s Philip Zinckernagel has taken 16 shots, and he has four goals.
  • Zinckernagel is tops on Chicago in chances created as well, with eight (0.8 per game) plus four assists.

New York Red Bulls Offensive Leaders

  • Jorge Antonio Ruvalcaba Castro has 16 shots (17th in league) and three goals (35th) for New York.
  • Julian Hall has taken 13 shots (1.2 per game) and scored six goals.
  • Emil Forsberg has two assists and a team-high nine chances created (0.8 per game).
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