After the World Cup, every soccer fan was waiting for two things: the MLS Matchdays and the Leagues Cup games. Why is this important? Because we have many MLS teams battling tonight.
Yesterday we had some surprises and some games that followed common sense. Now we join an interesting match between Chicago Fire and Club Necaxa.
With Robert Lewandowski joining the squad, Chicago Fire have strengthened their attack, but their recent results have fallen short of expectations.
On the other hand, we have an always tough club, Necaxa, that will give a fight until the last minute.
With this being said, join us for this Chicago Fire vs. Club Necaxa preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.
Chicago Fire vs. Club Necaxa: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

- When is the kick-off? Thursday, August 6th
- What time is kick-off? 8:30 pm ET
- Where is it played? SeatGeek Stadium, Illinois
Predicted lineups for the Fire vs Necaxa
Chicago Fire:
- Goalkeeper: Brady
- Defenders: Gutman, Elliott, Waterman, Leonardo Barroso
- Midfielders: Bamba, Saletros, D'Avilla, Zinckernagel
- Forwards: Lod, Lewandowski
Necaxa:
- Goalkeeper: Jimenez
- Defenders: Vargas, Oliveros, Pena, Martinez, Rodriguez
- Midfielders: Leyva, Faravelli, Ruiz
- Forwards: Carranza, Torres
Where to watch Chicago Fire vs Necaxa
The encounter between these two teams will start at 8:30 pm ET at SeatGeek Stadium in Illinois.
This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all League Cup games can only be watched through Apple TV.
Injury Report
There is no official information on the unavailable players from either team.
Score Prediction
In the preview, the team that has the upper hand is the Chicago Fire because of their recent outcomes.
The Fire have indeed won their last two matches, but since Robert Lewandowski’s arrival, they still haven't managed to put all the pieces together and fully unlock the attacking potential the Polish striker can bring to the team.
On the other hand, we have an irregular Necaxa who always puts up a good struggle for the other team. It happened to Inter Miami last year, and now they’re planning on doing the same thing to the Fire.
The Mexican side has shown slightly improved performances over the last five games, but many believe this could be the match where the former FC Barcelona star finally opens his goal-scoring account.
