Columbus Crew desperately need points on Saturday, Nov 7 at 10:00 PM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Chicago Fire come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Columbus Crew travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Chicago Fire face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Columbus Crew have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Chicago Fire a slight edge, but Columbus Crew are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.