Colorado Rapids desperately need points on Sunday, Nov 1 at 2:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Colorado Rapids come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Chicago Fire, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Colorado Rapids head into this on the back of a defeat, while Chicago Fire arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–3D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Colorado Rapids won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

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