REF’s picks

Chicago Fire sit strongly in fourth place and have enough momentum at home to overcome New York City FC, who struggle for consistency on the road. The visitors hold a solid recent head-to-head record against Chicago, however, which adds real risk to any straightforward home win prediction. Expect the Fire to edge a tight contest through their superior league standing.

1. 1Chicago Fire arrive in fourth position with strong home form, including a convincing recent win over Vancouver.
2. 2New York City FC have dominated the recent head-to-head fixtures between the two clubs, remaining unbeaten in their last five meetings.
3. 3The visitors' inconsistent away form and lower table position make trusting them a risk.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.