**Inter Miami** holds the edge due to their **31 points** from **15 games**, placing them inside the top four with excellent recent form. **Chicago Fire** sit on **26 points** from **14 games** and have lost one of the last two meetings between the sides, giving Inter Miami a slight advantage.

**Inter Miami**’s attack, led by **L. Messi** and **L. Suárez**, will test **Chicago Fire**’s defense anchored by goalkeeper **C. Brady** and defender **V. Radojević**. **Chicago Fire**’s midfield, controlled by **T. D’Avilla**, must disrupt Inter Miami’s buildup to prevent their forwards from finding space in the final third.

For **Inter Miami**, **L. Messi** and **G. Berterame** are the key attackers, with Messi creating chances and Berterame finishing them. For **Chicago Fire**, goalkeeper **C. Brady** must make crucial saves, while midfielder **T. D’Avilla** controls the tempo in the center of the park.

**Inter Miami** will be without **S. Reguilon** and **I. Fray**, both ruled out for the fixture. **Chicago Fire** are missing **J. Dean**, **A. Franco**, and **A. Gutman** due to injuries.