New England II vs Chicago Fire II Stats: Head-to-head Analysis

New England II host Chicago Fire II at Gillette Stadium in an MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash on 21 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC. The fixture comes in the 2026 season of MLS Next Pro, where both clubs are competing in the Eastern Conference structure and aiming to consolidate their positions in the playoff picture.

The standings underline the stakes. New England II sit high in the Eastern Conference race with 28 points from 13 matches and a strong goal difference of +6, driven by 10 wins and no draws so far. Chicago Fire II arrive with 19 points from 13 games and a goal difference of -1, reflecting a more volatile campaign of seven wins and six defeats. With New England II extremely strong at home and Chicago Fire II dangerous but inconsistent, this match has significant implications for seeding, making the New England II vs Chicago Fire II stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive and high-scoring head-to-head series between New England II and Chicago Fire II in MLS Next Pro.

• Previous meetings: 5
• New England II wins: 1
• Draws: 3
• Chicago Fire II wins: 1

New England II vs Chicago Fire II Timeline & Historical Context

The New England II vs Chicago Fire II timeline in MLS Next Pro is defined by narrow margins and repeated deadlocks. Across five documented meetings, neither side has managed to dominate, with both teams registering one win apiece and three matches finishing level after regular or extra time. The rivalry has already featured knockout tension, penalty shootouts, and late drama, underlining how finely balanced this pairing has been.

On 31 August 2024 in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 33, New England II and Chicago Fire II drew 1-1 at Gillette Stadium (half-time 1-1), before New England II prevailed 4-2 on penalties after extra time finished 0-0. The 2025 season intensified the matchup. On 9 June 2025 in Regular Season - 6 at SeatGeek Stadium, Chicago Fire II and New England II drew 2-2 (half-time 1-1), with no further goals in extra time and no penalty shootout recorded. That pattern of tight contests continued on 13 July 2025 in Regular Season - 23, when Chicago Fire II lost 3-4 at home to New England II in a seven-goal thriller (half-time 2-3), one of the highest-scoring fixtures in this series.

The latter part of the 2025 campaign reinforced how evenly matched these sides are. On 31 August 2025 in Regular Season - 33 at Gillette Stadium, New England II and Chicago Fire II drew 2-2 (half-time 2-1), before Chicago Fire II edged the penalty shootout 3-1 after 120 minutes. Then, on 19 October 2025 in the Round of 16 of MLS Next Pro at Gillette Stadium, Chicago Fire II recorded a 1-0 away win over New England II (half-time 0-0), showing they could translate their competitive performances into a decisive knockout victory. Overall, the New England II vs Chicago Fire II timeline highlights a rivalry built on close scorelines, shared penalty drama, and a clear absence of one-sided encounters.

New England II vs Chicago Fire II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how balanced this fixture has been, with both sides contributing heavily to the goals tally.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: New England II 10 - 9 Chicago Fire II
• Average Goals per Match: New England II 2.00 vs Chicago Fire II 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Gillette Stadium: 3 matches played here — New England II won 0 (as home side), Chicago Fire II won 1 (as away side), 2 draws
• At SeatGeek Stadium: 2 matches played here — Chicago Fire II won 0 (as home side), New England II won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

New England II vs Chicago Fire II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the New England II vs Chicago Fire II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 19 October 2025: New England II 0-1 Chicago Fire II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Round of 16
• 31 August 2025: New England II 2-2 Chicago Fire II (Half-time: 2-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 33 (Chicago Fire II won 3-1 on penalties)
• 13 July 2025: Chicago Fire II 3-4 New England II (Half-time: 2-3) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 23
• 9 June 2025: Chicago Fire II 2-2 New England II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 6
• 31 August 2024: New England II 1-1 Chicago Fire II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 33 (New England II won 4-2 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 New England II Matches Results and Stats

New England II’s form in MLS Next Pro 2026 season to date has been outstanding, especially at Gillette Stadium. They have 10 wins from 13 league fixtures with no draws, reflecting a highly decisive approach. Offensively, they average 1.5 goals per match overall, rising to 1.8 at home, while conceding only 0.9 per game. With seven wins in eight home fixtures and just one home defeat, plus five clean sheets in total and only one match without scoring, New England II bring strong momentum and balance between attack and defence into this encounter.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 10, Draw 0, Lose 3 (season to date)

Last 5 Chicago Fire II Matches Results and Stats

Chicago Fire II’s 2026 MLS Next Pro season to date shows a more volatile pattern but with notable attacking upside. They have seven wins and six defeats from 13 matches, with no draws, underlining a high-risk, high-reward profile. Chicago Fire II average 1.6 goals per match, boosted by a strong 2.1 goals per game at home, though their away output drops to 1.0. Defensively, they concede 1.5 goals per match overall and 1.7 away, with three clean sheets and two games where they failed to score. Their away record of two wins and four losses from six fixtures suggests danger going forward but vulnerability at the back when travelling.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced contest between New England II and Chicago Fire II, with the head-to-head record showing one win each and three draws across five meetings, and a tight goals aggregate of 10-9 in New England II’s favour. The venue split reveals that Chicago Fire II have already won at Gillette Stadium and that two of the three games there have gone to stalemates after 90 minutes, often with penalty shootouts deciding the extra narrative. Set against that, New England II’s 2026 season form, particularly at home, is notably stronger than Chicago Fire II’s away record, combining consistent scoring with a solid defensive platform. The statistical trends therefore lean slightly toward New England II leveraging their home strength, but the history of close scorelines and shared penalty drama suggests that another tight, competitive encounter is highly plausible.

New England II vs Chicago Fire II H2H Statistics updated on 16 June 2026.