Cubs vs Red Sox Prediction 20 July 2025
📢Which players will handle difficult pitches best? Both Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox have several candidates for the role of lead batter, but we will find out the best in the upcoming match of the "MLB" tournament on 20 July at 18:20. The odds for the game are as follows - against . As you can see, the numbers favor the team Boston Red Sox in this match, but we will examine below how well the majority's predictions will hold up.
Head-to-Head
Here is a clear illustration of the statistics with which the opponents approach the upcoming match. Their previous head-to-head encounter took place on 19 July 2025 during the MLB tournament, ending with a score of 6:0. Overall, the Chicago Cubs team has secured 11 victories (6 at home). Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox have claimed 9 wins (5 on the road). It's worth noting that, on average, the hosts score 4.65 runs per game, while the visitors average 4.65.
Head-to-head statistics Cubs - Red Sox

Chicago Cubs Team Overview
In their 96 matches this season, Chicago Cubs have secured 56 victories and suffered 40 defeats, translating to win and loss percentages of 58% and 42%, respectively.
The team's average statistics for the season are as follows:
- average runs scored: 5.4 (at home: 5.35);
- average runs allowed: 4 (on home turf: 3.98);
- overall average total runs per game: 9.4.
Additionally, in the last 10 official matches, the team recorded 6 wins (3 of which were at home) and 4 losses (1 at home). During this period, the average runs scored by Chicago Cubs stands at 4.7, with average runs allowed at 3.6. In home games, these figures are 6.75 and 2.25, respectively. As for the total runs, the average over these 10 games is 8.3.
Match Results: Chicago Cubs

Boston Red Sox Team Overview
The team Boston Red Sox heads into their upcoming away game with 51 wins and 49 losses from 100 matches this season. Their winning percentage stands at 51%, while their losing percentage is 49%. To better assess the capabilities of Boston Red Sox, we've gathered some key statistical indicators below.
Season performance summary:
- average runs scored: 4.92 (away games - 4.44);
- average runs allowed: 4.4 (on the road - 4.67);
- average total per game: 9.32.
In terms of their last 10 official matches, here are the figures:
- wins: 8 (including 1 on the road);
- losses: 2 (with 2 away);
- average match total: 7.9;
- average runs scored by the team: 5 (in away games - 2.33);
- average runs conceded: 2.9 (in away fixtures - 4.67).
Match Results: Boston Red Sox
Prediction on the outcome
- Chicago Cubs won with a +2.5 handicap in last 8 home games (MLB).
- Chicago Cubs won with a +2.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games (MLB).
Prediction on the over/under
- Chicago Cubs have scored over 3.5 runs in 6 of last 7 games against Boston Red Sox (MLB).
- Chicago Cubs have scored over 3.5 runs in 12 of last 13 home games (MLB).
Editorial Prediction
- Chicago Cubs won with a +2.5 handicap in last 8 home games (MLB).
- Chicago Cubs won with a +2.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games (MLB).