The league picture

Inter Miami CF remain atop the overall table, with Nashville SC close behind and carrying the strongest recent run among the leading sides. Vancouver Whitecaps FC lead the West, while Los Angeles FC, FC Dallas, San Diego FC and Houston Dynamo FC keep the conference race compressed. Houston Dynamo FC arrive on a sustained winning streak; Nashville SC also enter after consecutive victories. The weekend gives Inter Miami CF a home date with Toronto FC, Nashville SC a home match against Columbus Crew, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC a home test against FC Dallas.

New York Red Bulls host Chicago Fire FC in the matchday’s featured contest. Chicago Fire FC are among the East’s leading teams after a run of wins, while New York Red Bulls need a response after a difficult recent stretch. ATT Forecast gives Chicago Fire FC the away edge, but the projected chance creation is high for both sides and the draw remains a live outcome. This is an attacking, volatile meeting with meaningful East-table consequences.

The pick board

ATT Forecast’s leading home selections are Nashville SC over Columbus Crew, Los Angeles FC over Portland Timbers, Inter Miami CF over Toronto FC, San Diego FC over Colorado Rapids, and Atlanta United FC over Sporting Kansas City. Nashville SC carry the strongest edge on the board. Los Angeles FC, Inter Miami CF, San Diego FC and Atlanta United FC also bring clear home advantages, though each fixture retains draw and away-win uncertainty.

The leading qualifying pick carries a 67.5% selected probability.