Chicago Fire (home)
- Chicago Fire are having a mediocre campaign in 13th place in MLS 2025 with 45 points from 30 games, while Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew prediction sees the Crew just one place higher with 50 from 31.
- Chicago Fire have failed to win either of their last two home games against Columbus Crew and it could be a tough matchup again on Sunday.
- Gregg Berhalter has installed a possession-first, structure-first, slow-to-fast tempo and selective pressing approach since taking charge in October 2024.
- Andre Franco has been the catalyst pulling the strings in Chicago’s midfield and providing their creative edge with three assists in the last five matches.
Columbus Crew (away)
- Columbus Crew have won five, drawn six and lost four of their 15 away matches in MLS 2025.
- Columbus Crew have a three-at-the-back foundation to their tactical identity which Wilfried Nancy has honed since coming in as head coach in December 2022.
- Nancy’s Crew have won only five of their 15 road games, but have been pretty solid on the road with just four defeats. Here is a quick Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew preview as both teams look to secure vital points.
Head-to-Head
Columbus Crew have won their last five games against Chicago Fire in USA MLS 2025, including a 4-2 win at home seven months ago.
Key Players
Wessam Abou Ali is the driving force behind a Crew attack that includes talisman Diego Rossi with 16 goals from 28 MLS 2025 appearances; Abou Ali has scored three goals in their last five .
Betting Insights
The Over 2.5 goals market is heavy with odds of -232 for this Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew betting tips matchup, which is set up to be full of goals given Chicago Fire have been vulnerable at the back and Columbus Crew are capable of engineering a few.
Prediction
Columbus Crew are a touch too good for Chicago Fire and can snag the win with a slightly better form away from home, but the odds are better on the draw at +290 with the visitors the slight favorites at +110 . Our closing Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew prediction is that goals are likely, though outcomes remain tough to separate.
