The Chicago Fire (4-5-4) hosts New York City FC (4-1-6) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Eastern at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill.

The two Eastern Conference opponents occupy ninth and sixth place, respectively, but NYC FC has two matches in hand.

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Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC: By the Numbers

• New York City has won the last two matches in the head-to-head series by an aggregate of 3-0. Chicago won the previous match 3-2 in 2018.
• NYC hasn't lost in six straight matches, going 4-0-2. Chicago enters at 2-3-1 over its last six.
• Nemanja Nikolic leads Chicago with five goals on the campaign. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and Héber lead New York City with three goals apiece.
• Both clubs have goal differentials of plus-3 on the season. Chicago has attempted 20 more shots than NYC, but it's had only three more reach the target.

Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC: Key Injuries

New York City will be without M Ebenezer Ofori (core injury) for Saturday's match. D Ben Sweat remains questionable due to an adductor issue.

Fire M Nico Gaitan (thigh injury) will be sidelined Saturday. D Andre Reynolds II (thigh) and M Raheem Edwards (knee) are questionable for the match.

Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC: MLS Best

Moneyline: Chicago is a +130 favorite while at home. New York City has been the better club in the head-to-head series and overall this season. Side with the visitors at superior odds of +195.

Total goals: The Fire averages 2.3 goals for at home and NYC scores 1.8 per road match. Take the higher number on a projected 2.5 at -140 and expect an offensive clash.

Spread 3-way: New York City is a heavy favorite at -165 to draw or win. It's another promising indication of the visitor's chances for the outright moneyline victory.

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