Welcome to Extratips, folks! Today, we’re diving into a juicy MLS clash between Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls, scheduled for July 27, 00:30 in the USA. Both teams are scrapping to boost their playoff hopes in what looks like a tight race. Chicago, sitting 10th, just 23 points, needs a win to climb the table — especially on home turf, where they’ve been a decent side, with 7 wins from 11 games and a goal tally of 21. Red Bulls, a bit behind in 9th, have 32 points and a slightly shakier form lately, but can’t be discounted, especially after their win against New England in their last game. Odds-wise, bet365 favors the home side at 1.91, with a draw at 3.70 and away win at 3.40 — so it’s a tight race with a slight edge to Chicago. When we look at their recent head-to-heads, Red Bulls edged out Chicago 2-1 in April, but the Fire have traditionally been tricky at home. Both teams have had their share of struggles, with Chicago struggling to find consistency and Red Bulls riding a rollercoaster. Expect a tight match, probably low-scoring, with both sides eager for a positive result. Stay tuned for predictions — I think this one could go either way, but I lean toward a narrow home win with both teams scoring. Let’s check the predictions below!