Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Broadcast: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)
This Eastern Conference clash pits two closely matched playoff contenders separated by a single point. New England has already clinched a postseason berth with a midweek road win, while Chicago is pushing to secure its own playoff spot and climb in the standings. Both sides have shown attacking quality throughout the season.
Venue and Kickoff Details
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, hosts the match. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game streams exclusively on Apple TV.
Current Weather Forecast (Foxborough / Gillette Stadium area)
Expect scattered showers with a high near 70°F (21°C) and a low around 47°F (8°C). Conditions should be mild but potentially damp, with possible light rain or showers affecting the pitch and ball movement. Winds are moderate. Players and fans should prepare for cooler evening temperatures and variable precipitation.
Injury Reports
New England Revolution:
Leonardo Campana (lower body/hamstring) – Out or day-to-day
Alhassan Yusuf (muscle/injured) – Out
Jack Harrison (lower body) – Out
Mamadou Fofana (lower body) – Out
Core attackers and most of the starting group remain available.
Chicago Fire FC:
Dje D’Avilla (injured/suspended in some reports) – Out or limited
Robin Lod (lower body) – Out
Samuel Rogers (lower body) – Out
Anzor Mekvabishvili (lower body) – Out or returning to training
André Franco (knee/lower body) – Out
Jack Elliott has been noted with a red-card suspension in some reports
Primary attackers including Maren Haile-Selassie and Robert Lewandowski are expected to feature.
Current Player Rosters and Predicted Lineups
New England Revolution (typically 4-3-3):
GK: Matt Turner
Defense: Will Sands, Joshua Wynder, Ethan Kohler, Matt Polster (or similar)
Midfield: Jackson Yueill / Brooklyn Raines, Carles Gil
Attack: Peyton Miller, Dor Turgeman, Luca Langoni or Dániel Gazdag Key available players: Turner, Gil (high goal and chance-creation totals), Turgeman (9 goals + assists), Miller, Polster, and Wynder.
Chicago Fire FC (typically 4-3-3):
GK: Chris Brady
Defense: Jonathan Dean, Mbekezeli Mbokazi / Noah Allen, others
Midfield: Anton Salétros / Mauricio Pineda, Philip Zinckernagel or similar
Attack: Maren Haile-Selassie, Robert Lewandowski, Jonathan Bamba Key available players: Brady, Haile-Selassie (11 goals + assists, scoring in consecutive matches), Lewandowski (efficient goal contributions), Zinckernagel (creative force), Bamba, and Allen.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Carles Gil (NE, ~12 goals + strong assists/chances created) vs. Chicago’s midfield and defense: Gil is the creative hub; limiting his influence will be critical for the Fire.
Dor Turgeman / Peyton Miller (NE) vs. Chicago center backs: Turgeman has been productive (including in the prior H2H); Miller offers pace and finishing.
Maren Haile-Selassie (CHI, 11 goals + assists, recent scoring streak) vs. New England’s back line and Turner: The Swiss winger is in strong form and dangerous from wide areas or central positions.
Robert Lewandowski (CHI) vs. New England center backs: The veteran striker provides clinical finishing and holds up play.
Philip Zinckernagel / Jonathan Bamba (CHI creators) vs. New England’s midfield shield (Polster/Raines): Chicago’s ability to progress the ball will test New England’s structure.
Recent Team Forms
New England Revolution: Positive. They clinched a playoff berth with a thrilling 3-2 road win at FC Cincinnati midweek (Turgeman brace). Home form has generally been solid, and they have shown resilience in coming-from-behind victories.
Chicago Fire FC: Competitive but mixed short-term. A three-match winning streak was snapped by a 3-1 home loss to Philadelphia Union midweek (Haile-Selassie scored). They remain tightly packed in the Eastern Conference race and capable of scoring consistently.
Series History
New England won the only prior 2026 meeting 2-1 at Soldier Field on September 13 (Turgeman and Miller scored for the Revs; Haile-Selassie replied for Chicago). Overall historical record favors Chicago slightly in total meetings, but New England holds a strong home record against the Fire (25-13-10 in some tallies) and has been difficult to beat in recent H2H (unbeaten in many recent home games vs. Chicago). Last meeting at Gillette was a 2-2 draw in 2025.
Betting Trends
The market views this as a relatively even contest with a slight home edge for New England. Both teams score regularly, and recent H2H has produced goals. New England’s defensive ranking is solid; Chicago’s attack (led by Haile-Selassie and Lewandowski) can punish lapses.
This is a high-stakes Eastern Conference battle with direct implications for seeding and (for Chicago) clinching. New England’s home environment and recent momentum make them slight favorites, but Chicago’s attacking talent ensures an open, competitive match. Monitor final lineups and any late injury updates, particularly around New England’s depth and Chicago’s defensive availability. Expect intensity and chances at both ends.
MATCH ODDS
Chicago Fire FC + 179
New England Revolution + 140
Draw + 285
Over 3 – 140 Under 3 + 106
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 16, 2026
