Chicago Fire VS Santos Laguna

The outcome of this match in the second round of the CONCACAF League Cup group stage will directly determine the qualification situation, so both teams are highly motivated. The home - team, Chicago Fire, has the home - field advantage. The new signing, Lewandowski, in the front line has significantly improved the team's finishing ability. In the previous round of the cup, they shut out Necaxa 2 - 0 to start with a win. They've won 3 consecutive games in their last 6 home matches. Their attacking line has a stable firepower, and their tactics of wing - play and center - forward poaching are well - developed. However, the team's defensive line is not very stable. They've conceded goals in many recent games, and there are loopholes in their defensive coordination and position - filling. On the other hand, the away - team, Santos Laguna, is in a serious slump. They've suffered four consecutive losses in all competitions. In the previous round, they lost 0 - 2 to New York City. In their last five games, they've only scored 5 goals while conceding 9. Their attacking line has gone cold, and there have been frequent mistakes in the back - field. As a Mexican team traveling to the United States for an away game, they have to deal with physical exhaustion and acclimatization problems, which greatly reduce their overall ability to withstand pressure.