- 1 New York City FC vs Chicago Fire : two attacks ready to light it up
- 2 New York City FC are looking to rediscover their home rhythm
- 3 Chicago Fire remain dangerous despite Cuypers’ exit
- 4 Probable lineups :
- 5 MLS prediction : New York City FC vs Chicago Fire
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
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New York City FC vs Chicago Fire : two attacks ready to light it up 
New York City FC made a smooth return to action by going to Columbus and getting the job done. After several weeks away from Yankee Stadium, Pascal Jansen’s men are finally back in front of their own fans, with a chance to back up that uptick in form.
Chicago come in with a more mixed feeling. The defeat against Inter Miami ended a strong run, but it did nothing to wipe out the attacking quality they have shown since the start of the season. With two teams capable of carving out plenty of chances, this one could open up fast.
New York City FC are looking to rediscover their home rhythm 
The win at Columbus gave a lift to a side that had been drifting through a patch of patchy form. NYCFC showed character, but also a real knack for punishing mistakes. A result like that can spark a team at the pointy end of a very tight second half of the season.
The return to Yankee Stadium should change the picture too. New York have played their last five matches away from home and had not turned out in front of their own crowd since the start of May. Even if their home results have not always been consistent, they usually find more room there to get their game going.
With Alonso Martinez out, Nicolas Fernandez has stepped into the main role in attack. Already on eleven goals, he has become New York’s main threat. His movement, combined with the runs of Agustin Ojeda and Hannes Wolf, can cause real problems for a Chicago defence that is rarely watertight.
Chicago Fire remain dangerous despite Cuypers’ exit 
The loss to Inter Miami ended a run of three straight wins, but Chicago did not disgrace themselves in Florida. Gregg Berhalter’s side still found the net twice and underlined that they can hurt teams, even against the best in the conference.
Hugo Cuypers’ departure has forced the staff to tweak a few patterns. Robert Lewandowski has already played his first minutes in his new colours and should quickly become the focal point of this attack. His experience in the box could be valuable against a New York side that still gives up chances.
Chicago travel well this season too. Before their setback in Miami, the Fire had gone six away games without defeat in all competitions. Their recent record against NYCFC is less encouraging, but the current attacking momentum gives them every reason to believe.
Probable lineups :
New York City FC : Freese; Gray, Martins, Sands, Cavallo; Shore, Fernandez, Perea; Ojeda, Traore, Jones.
Chicago Fire : Brady; Dean, Elliott, Waterman, Gutman; Saletros, D’Avilla, Haile-Selassie; Zinckernagel, Lewandowski, Bamba.
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MLS prediction : New York City FC vs Chicago Fire
Both teams to score
New York City FC have more than enough quality up front to make the most of the space Chicago tend to leave behind. Nicolas Fernandez is enjoying a superb season and the quick work of the wide players regularly gives New York more depth in attack.
At the other end, the Fire remain one of the most dangerous teams in the Eastern Conference when they can turn the screw. The arrival of Robert Lewandowski adds another threat in the box, while Philip Zinckernagel and Jonathan Bamba can make things happen out wide.
Both defences have shown their flaws from the start of the season and this does not look like a game that will stay locked down for long. With attacking arguments on both sides, New York and Chicago both finding the net looks the most sensible call.
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