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Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Chicago FireChicago Fire
3 : 2LIVE 59' · 2HUSA
Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
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Created: 07 Nov 2026Updated: 07 Nov 2026, 22:33

Match preview

I'm backing Chicago Fire 2–2 Columbus Crew on 8 November 2026 at 00:00. Chicago just hammered Colorado 4–2 and they're playing at home with their playoff spot already locked in, which means I expect them to stay aggressive but also take their foot off the gas when it matters. They've averaged 3.60 goals per game across their last five home matches, and both teams scored in all five of those games. Columbus arrive in red-hot form with five straight MLS wins, including a 3–0 demolition of DC United. I see a match where Chicago's attacking instinct meets Columbus's defensive solidity, and a draw with goals at both ends feels like the natural outcome.

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Date and time 7 November 2026 at 21:00

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BTTSYes50%

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Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Chicago FireChicago FireLast matchesColumbus CrewColumbus Crew
100%Over 0.5 goals80%
80%Over 1.5 goals80%
80%Over 2.5 goals40%
80%Over 3.5 goals20%
80%BTTS20%
80%Last 5 BTTS20%

Head to Head Chicago Fire — Columbus Crew

In the last 8 meetings, Columbus Crew hold the edge — 1 wins for Chicago Fire, 5 for Columbus Crew, 2 draws.

13% W — 125% D — 263% W — 5
  • Columbus CrewColumbus Crew0:0Chicago FireChicago Fire
    Major League Soccer · 08 Mar 2026
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire2:0Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
    Major League Soccer · 28 Sept 2025
  • Columbus CrewColumbus Crew4:2Chicago FireChicago Fire
    Major League Soccer · 23 Feb 2025
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire1:3Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
    Major League Soccer · 19 May 2024
  • Columbus CrewColumbus Crew2:1Chicago FireChicago Fire
    Major League Soccer · 10 Mar 2024
  • Columbus CrewColumbus Crew3:0Chicago FireChicago Fire
    Major League Soccer · 21 Sept 2023
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire1:2Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
    Major League Soccer · 11 Jun 2023
  • Columbus CrewColumbus Crew0:0Chicago FireChicago Fire
    Major League Soccer · 03 Sept 2022
75%Over 0.575%
75%Over 1.575%
63%Over 2.563%
50%BTTS50%
63%Chicago Fire over 0.563%

Betting profits Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Chicago Fire

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.68515
Match WinnerDraw+6.33515
Match WinnerLose-2.04515
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.351113
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-0.69213
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+1.341115
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-2.06415
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+0.691014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.23814
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+0.04715
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.38815
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-2.0035
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+1.5655
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-3.60315
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+1.311215

Columbus Crew

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+5.75915
Match WinnerDraw-11.40115
Match WinnerLose-1.24515
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.211315
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.60215
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.3822
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-1.02915
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+0.98615
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-2.95915
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+2.861115
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-6.12415
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+3.281115
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-7.99215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+1.531315
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.2925
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.7245

Match statistics

5151%Possession %49%49
2.6470%Expected goals30%1.14
1056%Total shots44%8
556%Shots on target44%4
457%Shots off target43%3
563%Big chances38%3
350%Corners50%3
1050%Fouls50%10
3100%Yellow cards0%0
00%Red cards0%0
30452%Passes48%283
26854%Accurate passes46%232
250%Saves50%2
150%Offsides50%1

Key events

  • 8'
    Penalty R. Lewandowski
    Chicago Fire
  • 11'
    Yellow card N. Allen
    Chicago Fire
  • 16'
    Goal G. Tapia
    Columbus Crew
  • 22'
    Penalty R. Lewandowski
    Chicago Fire
  • 23'
    Goal A. Zaroury
    Columbus Crew
  • 27'
    Yellow card M. Mbokazi
    Chicago Fire
  • 45'
    Substitution D. Chambost (→ Brais Méndez)
    Columbus Crew
  • 45'
    Substitution T. D'Avilla (→ A. Mekvabishvili)
    Chicago Fire
  • 45'
    Substitution N. Allen (→ A. Gutman)
    Chicago Fire
  • 45+4'
    Goal M. Haile-Selassie
    Chicago Fire
  • 53'
    Yellow card J. Bamba
    Chicago Fire

Chicago FireLast matches Chicago Fire

In the last 5 matches Chicago Fire have 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

40% W — 220% D — 140% L — 2
  • Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids2:4Chicago FireChicago Fire
    WMajor League Soccer · 01 Nov 2026
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire2:2Orlando City SCOrlando City SC
    DMajor League Soccer · 29 Oct 2026
  • Atlanta United FCAtlanta United FC2:3Chicago FireChicago Fire
    WMajor League Soccer · 25 Oct 2026
  • New England RevolutionNew England Revolution1:0Chicago FireChicago Fire
    LMajor League Soccer · 18 Oct 2026
  • Chicago FireChicago Fire1:3Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union
    LMajor League Soccer · 15 Oct 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
2
Goals / game
2.0
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
80%

Columbus CrewLast matches Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew are in a strong run: 4 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 2.2 goals per game.

80% W — 420% D — 10% L — 0
  • Columbus CrewColumbus Crew3:0DC UnitedDC United
    WMajor League Soccer · 31 Oct 2026
  • FC DallasFC Dallas0:2Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
    WMajor League Soccer · 29 Oct 2026
  • Columbus CrewColumbus Crew4:2Toronto FCToronto FC
    WMajor League Soccer · 24 Oct 2026
  • Columbus CrewColumbus Crew0:0St. Louis CitySt. Louis City
    DUS Open Cup · 22 Oct 2026
  • FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati0:2Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
    WMajor League Soccer · 18 Oct 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
4
Draws
1
Losses
0
Goals / game
2.2
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
20%

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps33187872-343861
2FC DallasFC Dallas331510859-50955
3San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes331410956-48852
4St. Louis CitySt. Louis City331491058-481051
5Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo331491043-42151
6Los Angeles FCLos Angeles FC3312111051-381347
7Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy3311111149-55-644
8Portland TimbersPortland Timbers331271460-61-143
9Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids331271446-47-143
10Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders3311101242-45-343
11Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake331261551-51042
12Minnesota United FCMinnesota United FC3310111253-57-441
13San DiegoSan Diego339111357-62-538
14AustinAustin338101542-63-2134
15Sporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas City33652239-81-4223
1Nashville SCNashville SC33228369-254474
2Inter MiamiInter Miami331611677-562159
3New England RevolutionNew England Revolution331841155-46958
4Chicago FireChicago Fire331671061-501155
5CharlotteCharlotte331581063-481553
6Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union331381262-511147
7FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati3312101167-73-646
8Columbus CrewColumbus Crew331351555-49644
9Orlando City SCOrlando City SC331271462-78-1643
10New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls331161645-62-1739
11New York City FCNew York City FC339121248-45339
12Toronto FCToronto FC339121251-63-1239
13Atlanta United FCAtlanta United FC33961843-57-1433
14DC UnitedDC United337121439-60-2133
15CF MontrealCF Montreal33681937-67-3026
League position 4 / 30Comparative team statisticsLeague position 8 / 30
1648%Wins39%13
721%Draws15%5
1030%Losses45%15
61100%Goals scored90%55
50100%Goals conceded98%49
55100%Points80%44

Season statistic Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew

Chicago FireChicago Fire

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 2
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 10 (2.0)
  • Goals conceded 10 (2.0)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 1

Columbus CrewColumbus Crew

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 2
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 11 (2.2)
  • Goals conceded 2 (0.4)
  • Clean sheets 4
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

  • Status Second Half
  • Referee Rosendo Mendoza

Lineups

Chicago FireChicago Fire · 4-4-2

Starting XI

  1. R. Lewandowski
  2. J. Bamba
  3. P. Zinckernagel
  4. A. Hanche-Olsen
  5. A. Salétros
  6. M. Haile-Selassie
  7. J. Dean
  8. C. Brady
  9. N. Allen
  10. T. D'Avilla
  11. M. Mbokazi

Bench

  1. J. Elliott
  2. J. Cohen
  3. A. Gutman
  4. André Franco
  5. J. Gómez
  6. A. Mekvabishvili
  7. Leonardo Barroso
  8. S. Oregel
  9. P. Dithejane

Columbus CrewColumbus Crew · 3-4-3

Starting XI

  1. M. Amundsen
  2. S. Moreira
  3. S. Rodríguez
  4. M. Farsi
  5. D. Chambost
  6. P. Schulte
  7. A. Zaroury
  8. G. Tapia
  9. S. Zawadzki
  10. S. Bangoura
  11. T. Habroune

Bench

  1. E. Bailly
  2. Josef Martínez
  3. M. Herrera
  4. André Gomes
  5. J. Thiaré
  6. Brais Méndez
  7. B. Lennon
  8. N. Hagen
  9. L. Giaccone

Injuries and suspensions

Chicago Fire

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Columbus Crew

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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