Welcome to Extratips, where today we're diving into the upcoming MLS clash between Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew, happening on September 28th at 00:30 in the USA. Chicago Fire, currently sitting 9th with 40 points, are battling for pride and perhaps survival, especially after a string of unconvincing results. Columbus Crew, at 5th with 48 points, are pushing hard for playoff positioning, and last week's narrow win (4-5) against Atlanta demonstrates their firepower and slightly shaky defense. Looking at the odds, bet365 sees the home team at 2.55, the draw at 3.50, and Columbus at 2.60. Notably, the odds favor the home team slightly but suggest a close contest. Recent head-to-heads have been tight; their last clash ended 0-0, and both sides have shown streaks of inconsistency—Chicago with a series of draws, and Columbus with a mixed bag of wins and losses. Chicago's home form isn't stellar, with only 1 win in last 5, while Columbus has managed 2 wins away in recent away trips. Key factors include Chicago’s struggles in attack, only scoring 34 goals all season, versus Columbus’s unpredictable defense. An interesting angle is whether Columbus's recent decent away form can tip the scale. With all this in mind, expect a cautious game—perhaps a low-scoring draw or a narrow away win. Now, onto the predictions—let's see what the stats and recent form suggest!