Published Oct 13, 5:39am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 13, 5:39am ET
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Updated Oct 13, 5:39am ET
A fascinating final day of the MLS regular season is set for Saturday. All eyes will be on the race for an automatic spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, as the Chicago Fire could leapfrog Orlando City SC with a win on the final day.
The New England Revolution will have the home field advantage on Saturday, as aim to record two wins from three at the end of the season. You can find our New England vs. Chicago picks here.
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| New England Revolution | +175 |
| The Draw | +270 |
| Chicago Fire | +120 |
An intriguing final day of the regular season in the Eastern Conference will see four teams clashing for the final two automatic spots in the playoffs.
The Chicago Fire will need a victory in New England to stand any chance of stealing a spot in the top seven, while they will also require Orlando City or Nashville to drop points.
Chicago have taken four points from their last two matches, and their destiny could have been in their own hands had they not have let slip an advantage in the closing stages against Toronto FC on Oct 5.
The New England Revolution have already exited playoff contention, meaning that they will be playing for nothing more than pride on the final day of the season.
They have gone 9-16-8 in the MLS this season, and they have failed to win in five of their last six matches.
However, their only victory over that period was recorded in their most recent home match against Atlanta United. Last time out, New England were easily beaten 4-1 by Inter Miami on the road.
| TOTAL | New England | Chicago | DRAWS | |
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| MLS Games | 74 | 27 | 28 | 19 |
| Goals | 194 | 93 | 101 |
Chicago recorded a professional win over New England last month, and their strong attacking output will make them challenging to oppose on the final day of the season.
A win may not be enough to secure a top-seven finish in the Eastern Conference, but we fully expect the Fire to keep their end of the bargain on Saturday.
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Pick
Chicago Fire (+120)
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