MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — A pivotal NFC North rematch is set for Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium as the Chicago Bears, riding a two-game winning streak, visit the Minnesota Vikings.

The Bears (6-3) enter with momentum after a 24-20 victory over the New York Giants last Sunday, while the Vikings (4-5) look to rebound from a 27-19 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Despite the difference in records, the teams are separated by just 2.5 points on the betting line, with Chicago installed as a slight favorite.

The Week 1 meeting between these clubs set the stage for this contest, with the Vikings edging the Bears 27-24 in Chicago on a Monday night. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy led Minnesota to that victory and will be a central figure again. He will be opposed by Chicago’s Caleb Williams, who is coming off a dynamic performance where he passed for one touchdown and ran for another in the win over the Giants.

Chicago’s offense has shown explosive potential, most notably in a 47-42 shootout win over Cincinnati two weeks ago. Minnesota’s season has been inconsistent, marked by both a 48-point outburst against Cincinnati and a 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a close Minnesota victory, 28-21, with an over/under set at 48.5 points. The result will have significant implications in the divisional race as both teams look to solidify their playoff positioning.