Chicago Fire v Columbus Crew: numbers & prediction

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Chicago Fire host Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer on Saturday 7 November, kicking off at 22:00 WAT at Soldier Field. Chicago Fire sit 4th with 55 points from 34 games (in the top four), while Columbus Crew are 7th on 47 (in the top half).

Form guide

Chicago Fire – form over the last 5: WDWLL Most recently they beat Colorado Rapids 4–2 on the road. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. 2.0 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.

Columbus Crew – form over the last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat DC United 3–0 at home. 2.3 goals per match shows an attack in good shape. 4 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

On form, Columbus Crew have the edge: 2.7 points a game against 1.7.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 8 Mar 2026, finished Columbus Crew 0–0 Chicago Fire.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Chicago Fire 2.2 – 1.1 Columbus Crew in expected goals – roughly 3.3 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 65% likely and both teams score 63% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

• Match result chances: Chicago Fire 64% · draw 13% · Columbus Crew 23%.
• Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.44.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Chicago Fire to win, rated at 64% confidence at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.55, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Chicago Fire 2–1 Columbus Crew. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.