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  • +125 US
  • 6/9 Fractional
  • 2.25 Decimal
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Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips

  • Tipped at
    3.77
    1X2 - Ordinary Time
    Chicago Fire
    Lost
    Explanation
    • Chicago Fire has 1 win this MLS 2026 season while Columbus Crew has 0 wins, showing better early form.
    • Chicago Fire concedes 1.0 goals per game this season, while Columbus Crew concedes 2.5, giving Chicago Fire a defensive edge.
    • In their most recent head-to-head, Columbus Crew lost 0-2 to Chicago Fire, suggesting Chicago Fire can win again.
  • Tipped at
    1.48
    Over/Under - Ordinary Time
    Over 2.5
    Lost
    Explanation
    • Columbus Crew's MLS 2026 games average 4.5 total goals per match, pointing to frequent high-scoring games.
    • Chicago Fire averages 3.0 total goals per match this season, so their fixtures also tend to produce goals.
    • Recent results feature many 3+ goal games: Columbus Crew had 2-3 and 4-0, while Chicago Fire had 3-0 and 3-1.
  • Tipped at
    1.43
    Both Teams To Score - Ordinary Time
    Yes
    Lost
    Explanation
    • Columbus Crew's matches in the current campaign have seen both teams score in 100.0% of games.
    • When Chicago Fire play away this season, both teams have scored in 100.0% of those matches.
    • In recent games Columbus Crew recorded 2-2 and 2-3 while Chicago Fire had 3-1 and 1-2, showing both sides find the net often.

Predictions

Columbus Crew (home)

Columbus Crew have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five games.


Chicago Fire (away)

Chicago Fire have two wins and three defeats in their last five matches.


Recent meetings

  • Chicago Fire are without a win in their last three trips to Columbus Crew.
  • The last two meetings between these teams have been split evenly with Chicago Fire claiming a 2-0 victory at Soldier Field in the last head-to-head in MLS 2025.
  • Chicago Fire will be aiming to build on their recent win when they travel to Ohio to take on Columbus Crew on Sunday.
  • Fire bounced back from successive defeats with a 3-0 victory at home to CF Montreal last time out, while Crew drew 2-2 away to Sporting Kansas City.
  • Both sides have made an underwhelming start to the MLS 2026 season with Chicago Fire sitting 12th with three points from two games while Columbus Crew are sitting 21st with a solitary point from the same number of matches.

In-form forwards

  • Hugo Cuypers is on fire for Chicago Fire with two goals in two MLS 2026 appearances, four in his last five.
  • Columbus Crew have their own in-form player in Diego Rossi, however, with the Costa Rican forward scoring two in two.

Betting Insights

  • The odds on the visitors to win again are attractive at 3.74 but after failing to win any of their previous three trips to Columbus, we’re going to pass on that at this stage.
  • Chicago Fire are conceding twice per game on average so far this season and are yet to record a win on the road in MLS 2026, losing their only away match.
  • Odds of 1.43 for Both Teams to Score - Yes look fair for this encounter and we’re taking those.

Prediction

  • We’re likely to see an end-to-end game of football on Sunday, with goals at both ends likely as a consequence.
  • Chicago Fire can just edge Columbus Crew and Over 2.5 goals looks a strong bet at 1.48.
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Last 43 H2H matches

  • 18
    Won
  • 11
    Draw
  • 14
    Won
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Last Matches

Live Stats

Live Stats

  • Possession
    50
    50
  • Total Shots
    0
    7
  • Shots On Target
    5
    3
  • Shots Off Target
    2
    3
  • Corners
    7
    3
  • Yellow Cards
    3
    4
  • Red Cards
    0
    0
  • Free Kicks
    14
    12
  • Offsides
    1
    4
  • Fouls Committed
    11
    10
  • GK Saves
    3
    2

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FAQ

  • Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire – Which team has the stronger record over their last 5 matches?

    Over their last 5 matches, Columbus Crew have tallied 1 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. In the same span, Chicago Fire have managed 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 defeats.

  • Who are the leading goal-getters for Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire in this MLS 2026 season?

    In the MLS 2026, Wessam Abou Ali leads the scoring for Columbus Crew with 2 goals, while Hugo Cuypers tops the charts for Chicago Fire with 2 goals.

  • Who leads defensively this MLS 2026 season – Columbus Crew or Chicago Fire?

    The MLS 2026’s best defence belongs to Chicago Fire, who have shipped just 2 goals in 3 matches and kept 2 clean sheets. Their average goals conceded per game stands at only 0.67.

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Stats

  • Goals Scored logo
  • Goals (ø)
  • 1st Half Goals
  • 2nd Half Goals
  • Early Goals (1'-10')
  • Late Goals (+85')
  • Penalty Goals
  • Headed Goals
  • Free Kick Goals
12
Team Logo Chicago Fire
4 3
22
Team Logo Columbus Crew
4 3

Player Statistics

Name
Diego Rossi
2 0 0 0 3 270
Wessam Abou Ali
2 1 2 0 3 261
Malte Amundsen
0 0 1 0 3 270
Marcelo Herrera
0 0 1 0 3 270
Max Arfsten
0 0 1 0 3 270

MLS Standings

12
The Chicago Fire logo
Chicago Fire
3 1 1 1 4:2 4
22
The Columbus Crew logo
Columbus Crew
3 0 2 1 4:5 2
Glossary
  • MP: Matches Played
  • W: Wins
  • D: Draws
  • L: Losses
  • G: Goals
  • P: Points

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