Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Back Both Teams to Score

The best betting angle could be backing Columbus and Chicago to both score at least once, especially as odds of 1.70 are available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

7 Triumphs for Crew in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Columbus Crew were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Red Bull Arena. New York Red Bulls claimed a 7-6 after penalties win. The Crew had most of the ball recording 61% possession and two shots on target, while Max Arfsten and Christian Ramirez scored one goal each.

Chicago Fire were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 3-0 at home to Nashville SC at Soldier Field. Gregg Berhalter's team managed six shots on goal and had 45% possession.

Columbus have racked up four consecutive wins over Chicago. In the last encounter, Columbus banked a 3-1 victory when visiting Soldier Field. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved seven Columbus wins, one Chicago victory and two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Columbus Crew	10	6	3	1	14	8	6	14:8	21
21	Chicago Fire	10	3	3	4	18	22	-4	18:22	12

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Columbus have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.6 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. Wilfried Nancy's side have averaged 58.8% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 7.2 attempts and 2.8 corners.

Juan Hernandez leads the way with 6 goals, Alexandru Matan has 3, with Christian Ramirez and two others on 2. Juan Hernandez is the top assists maker on 5.

Chicago have 1 victory, 7 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Fire average 52.5% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 8.8 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Tom Barlow and Georgios Koutsias top the team’s scoring charts on 2 goals, with Fabian Herbers on 1. Kellyn Acosta is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Patrick Schulte (GK), Mohamed Farsi, Steven Moreira, Evgen Cheberko, Malte Amundsen, Sean Zawadzki, Darlington Nagbe, Diego Rossi, Dylan Chambost, Max Arfsten, Jacen Russell-Rowe.

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Chris Brady (GK), Jonathan Dean, Carlos Teran, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Sergio Oregel, Kellyn Acosta, Philip Zinckernagel, Brian Gutierrez, Jonathan Bamba, Hugo Cuypers.

Expert MLS Analysis

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Columbus games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Columbus games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Chicago games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Chicago games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 games between these teams.

Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Prediction

The teams both look good to find the net when it comes to this MLS showdown and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. We can land odds of 1.70 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.

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BTTS Yes Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ 1.70 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 3 - 1 Chicago

There’s the option to wager on Columbus to win by a 3-1 scoreline. Odds of 10.50 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners 1.80

There has been 5.80 corners on average in the past 5 Chicago games. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of 1.80 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

7.30 4.50 2.80

Home

9.50 6.10 3.40

Away

8.80 4.40 4.40

Chicago

Total

8.20 3.60 4.60

Home

8.50 4.50 4.00

Away

8.50 3.60 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.91

Under 9.5

1.80

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

1.73

Under 5.5

2.00

Chicago Corners

Over 3.5

2.10

Under 3.5

1.67

Most Corners

1

1.35

X

7.00

2

3.55

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Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Odds

The Columbus Crew betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are 1.53 favourites to land victory in this MLS encounter which means a 65% chance of winning. Chicago Fire are the 5.50 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. BTTS Yes is available at 1.75 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Team News

If you’re looking for Columbus vs Chicago team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

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