Marko Mitrovic is expecting a tough tussle as his New England Revolution team prepare to face the in-form Chicago Fire.
Sunday's contest at Soldier Field sees fourth in MLS' Eastern Conference play host to third.
Just a point separates the teams, with Chicago on a fantastic unbeaten run, while New England have lost just one of their last five.
"We are going to face one team that has a lot of quality and very, very well-coached team," said New England boss Mitrovic.
"They are a team that there is a reason why they are toward the top of the standings and a team that has a lot of potential. I think every team that will or has faced Chicago Fire this season, that's a tough and very demanding game.
"Every game is important, game one, game 21, game 34. Every game has a value.
"Every game we play for three points, three points are on the table. We are not going to change our approach toward this game or any other game.
"We're going to give our best to play with full energy and enthusiasm every game, no matter where it comes during the season."
The Fire are unbeaten in seven straight regular-season matches (W3 D4), though the last four matches have all ended in draws.
Chicago have only one longer regular-season unbeaten run over the last 15 seasons, avoiding defeat in 11 in a row in May-July 2017.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Chicago Fire - Robert Lewandowski
Lewandowski scored in Chicago's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami on Wednesday, marking his third straight match with a goal.
The Pole has scored six goals in his first seven MLS starts, netting in each of the last four.
New England Revolution - Carles Gil
Long-serving New England star Gil scored from the penalty spot for the second straight match in the Revs' win over New York City FC last time out.
It marked the Spaniard's 23rd converted penalty in regular-season play, equaling Preki and Josef Martinez for the joint-fifth most in MLS history.
MATCH PREDICTION: CHICAGO FIRE WIN
The Fire have lost only one of their last 10 meetings with New England in all competitions (W2 D7).
Dating back to the start of the 2018 season, 11 of the 18 meetings between the sides have ended in draws, with New England winning four times and Chicago three.
Opta's supercomputer makes Chicago the favourites here, but New England are on a good run on the road.
Their win over NYCFC marked their third victory in the space of four away games.
The Revolution had recorded just three wins in their previous 19 away matches (D6 L10) before this run.
OPTA WIN PROBABILITY
Chicago Fire - 51.2%
Draw - 22.9%
New England Revolution - 25.9%