Chicago Fire host New York City FC in the Major League Soccer. Across the season the two attacks average 3.29 goals per game between them, while the two defences concede 2.79. That goal profile is what supports the Over 1.5 selection. The model rates this selection at 85.47%.

• Chicago Fire have taken 5 points from their last 5 matches (1W-2D-2L), while New York City FC have taken 5 (1W-2D-2L).
• Chicago Fire have scored 46 goals in 26 league games this season, conceding 38.
• New York City FC have scored 41 goals in 27 league games, conceding 36.
• Chicago Fire have drawn 2 of their last 5 matches.
• New York City FC have drawn 2 of their last 5 matches.