Chicago Fire have had a mixed run lately, with a couple of wins but also some draws and a heavy loss, so they look a bit up and down. Columbus Crew are similar, winning some and losing some, which means neither team is clearly in great form right now.

When these two have met recently, the games have often been close and not always full of goals, though a few past meetings did have several goals. Given how both teams are playing, this one looks like it could go either way, but Columbus Crew seem just a little more solid overall, so a narrow win for Columbus or a draw feels most likely.