Atlanta United - Chicago Fire FC

Atlanta United return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 24 October 2026 to face Chicago Fire FC in a crucial Major League Soccer matchday 31 encounter. The home side enters this contest looking to stabilize their form following a difficult recent period, which included a 1-3 defeat to Inter Miami CF and a 0-3 victory against CF Montreal. With Aleksey Miranchuk and Breel Embolo expected to lead the attack, Atlanta will aim to exploit their home advantage to secure a vital result against a visiting side that has struggled for consistency on the road.

Chicago Fire FC arrive in Atlanta dealing with significant personnel challenges, as Jack Elliott serves a suspension while Robin Lod and Sam Rogers remain sidelined due to injury. The visitors will look to Robert Lewandowski to spearhead their offensive efforts after a challenging 0-1 loss to the New England Revolution. With both teams eager to find rhythm in the closing stages of the campaign, the tactical battle between the expected XIs will likely define the outcome of this competitive fixture.