New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire FC preview: October 17, 2026
New England Revolution (15-4-10 W-D-L, 49 pts, 3rd) host Chicago Fire FC (14-6-9 W-D-L, 48 pts, 4th) at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts on October 17, 2026 in the 2026 MLS.
How do New England Revolution and Chicago Fire FC compare heading into their match?
- New England Revolution are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with 49 points from 29 matches (15-4-10 W-D-L); Chicago Fire FC are 4th in the Eastern Conference with 48 points from 29 matches (14-6-9 W-D-L).
- New England Revolution score 1.7 (14th most of 30) and concede 1.4 (8th fewest) per match. Chicago Fire FC score 1.8 (9th most of 30) and concede 1.5 (11th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: New England Revolution 1.6 for and 1.4 against; Chicago Fire FC 1.6 for and 1.3 against.
- New England Revolution at home: 9-2-3 W-D-L in 14 (1.9 scored, 1.1 conceded per match). Chicago Fire FC away: 5-5-4 W-D-L in 14 (1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded).
- Last 5 MLS matches: New England Revolution 3-0-2 W-D-L, Chicago Fire FC 3-0-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 18 of 29 (62%) New England Revolution matches and 21 of 29 (72%) Chicago Fire FC matches; 3 or more goals in 21 of 29 (72%) and 22 of 29 (76%).
- 3 earlier stored meetings: New England Revolution 1, Chicago Fire FC 1, draws 1.
MLS matches this season only (New England Revolution 29, Chicago Fire FC 29); ranks are among 30 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026) | Last 5 | Away (2026) | Home (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Revolution | 15-4-10 | 3-0-2 (1.8-2.2) | 6-2-7 (1.5-1.7) | 9-2-3 (1.9-1.1) |
| Chicago Fire FC | 14-6-9 | 3-0-2 (1.4-1.6) | 5-5-4 (1.7-1.7) | 9-1-5 (1.9-1.3) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026 MLS season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026 MLS matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
New England Revolution attack against Chicago Fire FC defense
| New England Revolution for | Chicago Fire FC against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.7 (14th) | 1.5 (19th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (12th) | 1.3 (22nd) |
| Shots per match | 12.4 (21st) | 12.2 (22nd) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.8 (16th) | 4.3 (21st) |
| Big chances per match | 2.4 (19th) | 1.9 (25th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8.2 (22nd) | 7.5 (27th) |
| Corners per match | 4.7 (22nd) | 5.1 (13th) |
Chicago Fire FC attack against New England Revolution defense
| Chicago Fire FC for | New England Revolution against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.8 (9th) | 1.4 (21st) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (9th) | 1.4 (20th) |
| Shots per match | 14 (7th) | 13.0 (16th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.1 (8th) | 5.3 (11th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.8 (8th) | 2.1 (22nd) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.4 (9th) | 8.6 (17th) |
| Corners per match | 4.2 (27th) | 5.8 (9th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| New England Revolution, home matches | Chicago Fire FC, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 14 |
| Record | 9-2-3 W-D-L | 5-5-4 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Clean sheets | 4 of 14 (29%) | 3 of 14 (21%) |
| Failed to score | 4 of 14 (29%) | 2 of 14 (14%) |
| Both teams scored | 7 of 14 (50%) | 10 of 14 (71%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 11 of 14 (79%) | 12 of 14 (86%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 9 of 14 (64%) | 10 of 14 (71%) |
Scoring patterns
| New England Revolution | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 5 of 29 (17%) | 7 of 29 (24%) |
| Failed to score | 7 of 29 (24%) | 2 of 29 (7%) |
| Both teams scored | 18 of 29 (62%) | 21 of 29 (72%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 24 of 29 (83%) | 25 of 29 (86%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 21 of 29 (72%) | 22 of 29 (76%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 8 of 29 (28%) | 11 of 29 (38%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.8 for, 0.8 against (27 matches) | 0.8 for, 0.7 against (26 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1 for, 0.6 against (27 matches) | 1.0 for, 0.9 against (26 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | New England Revolution | Chicago Fire FC |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.6 (12th) | 1.6 (9th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.4 (20th) | 1.3 (22nd) |
| Shots | 12.4 (21st) | 14 (7th) |
| Shots, opponents | 13.0 (16th) | 12.2 (22nd) |
| Shots on target | 4.8 (16th) | 5.1 (8th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.3 (11th) | 4.3 (21st) |
| Big chances | 2.4 (19th) | 2.8 (8th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.1 (22nd) | 1.9 (25th) |
| Possession % | 50.7 (15th) | 51.4 (10th) |
| Passes | 481.1 (11th) | 459.8 (18th) |
| Passes, opponents | 468.6 (11th) | 426.2 (25th) |
| Corners | 4.7 (22nd) | 4.2 (27th) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.8 (9th) | 5.1 (13th) |
| Fouls | 9.7 (29th) | 12.3 (11th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 12.3 (12th) | 10.4 (25th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.8 (22nd) | 2.1 (8th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.7 (25th) | 1.7 (23rd) |
| Shots inside the box | 8.2 (22nd) | 9.4 (9th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 8.6 (17th) | 7.5 (27th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.1 (27th) | 1.8 (5th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.4 (17th) | 1.1 (27th) |
| Offsides | 2.2 (5th) | 2.0 (10th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.2 (26th) | 2 (8th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.5 (7th) | 82.2 (23rd) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 86.1 (11th) | 81.2 (26th) |
| Long balls | 43.8 (19th) | 46.9 (15th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 47.8 (9th) | 49.6 (6th) |
| Long balls completed | 21.7 (18th) | 20.4 (25th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 24.2 (5th) | 23.7 (7th) |
| Crosses | 15.0 (22nd) | 14.2 (25th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 17.5 (10th) | 16.3 (15th) |
| Crosses completed | 3.7 (21st) | 3.9 (17th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 4.4 (9th) | 3.7 (19th) |
| Dribbles completed | 4.9 (27th) | 6.5 (12th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.5 (24th) | 5.5 (22nd) |
| Tackles | 12.8 (28th) | 14.3 (21st) |
| Tackles, opponents | 14.2 (17th) | 15.7 (8th) |
| Interceptions | 8.6 (22nd) | 8.3 (24th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 7.6 (28th) | 11.0 (2nd) |
| Clearances | 25.1 (2nd) | 24.8 (4th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 17.2 (29th) | 20.8 (17th) |
| Ground duels won | 29.7 (27th) | 30.6 (25th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 28.7 (28th) | 32.9 (10th) |
| Aerial duels won | 9.8 (15th) | 9.8 (17th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 10.1 (16th) | 9.9 (18th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 30 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
New England Revolution
- Oct 14, 2026 (MLS): W 3-2 at FC Cincinnati
- Oct 10, 2026 (MLS): L 0-3 vs Seattle Sounders FC
- Sep 26, 2026 (MLS): L 0-3 at Real Salt Lake
- Sep 19, 2026 (MLS): W 4-2 vs Orlando City SC
- Sep 13, 2026 (MLS): W 2-1 at Chicago Fire FC
- Sep 9, 2026 (MLS): W 2-1 at New York City FC
Chicago Fire FC
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | 2026 | New England Revolution 2-1 Chicago Fire FC (at Chicago Fire FC) |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 2025 | New England Revolution 2-2 Chicago Fire FC (at New England Revolution) |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 2025 | New England Revolution 2-3 Chicago Fire FC (at Chicago Fire FC) |
Full New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire FC head-to-head.
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dor Turgeman | forward | 27 | 9 G, 7 A, 62 SH | 3 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Luca Langoni | forward | 19 | 3 G, 6 A, 28 SH | 0 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Jack Harrison | forward | 6 | 0 G, 3 A, 11 SH | 0 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Carles Gil | midfielder | 27 | 12 G, 5 A, 54 SH | 3 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Alhassan Yusuf | midfielder | 23 | 5 G, 1 A, 20 SH | 3 G, 9 SH | |
| Peyton Miller | defender | 25 | 7 G, 6 A, 60 SH | 3 G, 16 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Zinckernagel | forward | 26 | 5 G, 8 A, 74 SH | 0 G, 15 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Hugo Cuypers | forward | 11 | 12 G, 0 A, 40 SH | 4 G, 19 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Robert Lewandowski | forward | 13 | 5 G, 2 A, 26 SH | 1 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | midfielder | 27 | 10 G, 5 A, 48 SH | 3 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Robin Lod | midfielder | 24 | 4 G, 2 A, 23 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | |
| Andrew Gutman | defender | 20 | 1 G, 4 A, 15 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this MLS season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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