Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 28 September 2025
🔊 Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew are gearing up for another thrilling encounter in the MLS. Both teams find themselves mid-table, adding an intriguing dynamic: Chicago are fighting to climb higher, while Columbus aim to solidify their position. The hosts are in decent form, having secured three wins in their last five matches, but the visitors are capable of surprising with their attacking play. We anticipate an entertaining match with plenty of goals, given the playing styles of the opponents and their recent performances.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 23 February 2025 and ended with a 4-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Columbus Crew were the home side):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew:
- 44 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 19, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 61 vs. 81;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.39, in the 2nd half - 1.84;
- average total goals per match - 3.23.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago Fire - Columbus Crew
Chicago Fire Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, with Minnesota United hosting Chicago Fire. The game concluded with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Chicago Fire vs Minnesota United):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 9 vs 3.
Chicago Fire have displayed inconsistent form throughout the season. In their last five matches, the team has secured three wins and suffered two losses, with the most recent game ending in a victory. Their attacking line consistently delivers, averaging 1.9 goals per game. However, their defense remains a weak point, conceding an average of 1.77 goals per match. The Fire currently sit ninth in the standings and are eager to climb higher, which demands their utmost focus on the field.
Match Results: Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew Team Overview
The most recent official match for the visitors took place on in the MLS, featuring Columbus Crew as the home side and Toronto as the visitors. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Columbus Crew vs Toronto):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Columbus Crew are showcasing more consistent play compared to their rivals from Chicago, although their recent results have been less than stellar: one win, two draws, and two losses indicate a lack of form stability. The visitors average slightly fewer goals at 1.65 per match, yet they boast a reliable defense, conceding an average of 1.52 goals per game. The last head-to-head clash between these teams ended with Columbus securing a convincing 4-2 victory.
Match Results: Columbus Crew
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 44;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 12; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.39;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.61, while the visitors net 0.77.
First-Half Stats: Chicago Fire (home) vs Columbus Crew (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 6 (40%) vs 3 (20%);
- losses: 3 (20%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- draws: 6 (40%) vs 7 (46.67%);
- Average goals scored: 1.4 vs 2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.53 vs 1.07.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.7 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.5).
- Chicago Fire scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 games (MLS).
- Chicago Fire scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 19, draws - 11.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 31;
- wins: 13 vs 13;
- win percentage: 43% vs 42%;
- losses: 11 vs 7;
- draws: 6 vs 11.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Chicago Fire have not won in 17 of last 18 games against Columbus Crew.
- Chicago Fire have not won in 15 of last 16 games against Columbus Crew (MLS).
- Chicago Fire have not won in 6 of last 7 home games against Columbus Crew (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.39, the guests - 1.84;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.23;
- both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 14.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew
- average total in the tournament: 3.67 vs 3.16;
- average total goals scored: 1.9 vs 1.65;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.07 vs 0.97;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.83 vs 0.68;
- Chicago Fire: average total at home in the tournament - 1.4;
- Columbus Crew: average total away in the tournament - 1.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.83) vs 1.7 (away - 2).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Chicago Fire games against Columbus Crew (MLS).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Chicago Fire games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.37; at home field - 4.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 4.5.
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.97, away - 3.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; away - 3.8.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.22 (1.61 for home team and 1.61 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.38 (1.48 for home team and 0.9 for away team).
Chicago Fire: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.03; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 1.33.
Columbus Crew: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.35, away - 1.53;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
- on the home team’s field - 14 times.
Statistics: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 22 vs 24;
- number of BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 10 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew away - 12 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Chicago Fire at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew away - 4 (80%).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Columbus Crew (MLS).
- Chicago Fire have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in 13 of last 15 away games.
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in 12 of last 14 away games (MLS).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (MLS).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current form of the teams and their previous match statistics, we can anticipate an aggressive attack from both sides with numerous goal-scoring opportunities throughout the match. The trend of Columbus frequently scoring more than 1.5 goals against Chicago is also backed by their head-to-head history-this has been the case in their last five encounters (MLS). Therefore, a bet on over 1.5 goals for the visitors seems like a well-founded prediction for this match.
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