Columbus Crew 54%Draw 24%Chicago Fire 22%Expected goals 2.07 – 1.38
78%
Betarazi pick
Columbus Crew or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.28 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.28Odds
Picks by market
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✗54% · @1.88
Double chanceColumbus Crew or draw ✓78% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗66% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗83% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.65
Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Chicago Fire travel to face Columbus Crew on Sunday 8 March in the Major League Soccer, with Lower.com Field the venue – the ball rolls at 01:30 WAT. In the table, Columbus Crew are 7th, upper half, on 47 points after 34 matches; Chicago Fire are 4th (among the top four) with 55.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew 2.1 xG, Chicago Fire 1.4 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 65% and GG at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew 54%, draw 24%, Chicago Fire 22%.
Lower-risk option: Columbus Crew or draw (78%) at 1.28.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.45.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Columbus Crew or draw (78%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew 2–1 Chicago Fire. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew54%fair 1.87 · @1.88
Draw24%fair 4.08 · @3.65
Chicago Fire22%fair 4.55 · @3.80
3.45Expected goals
2.07Columbus Crew xG
1.38Chicago Fire xG
66%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–19%
2–07%
1–07%
3–16%
2–26%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.1 – 1.4 Chicago Fire expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew to win✗
54%
1.87
1.88
Double chance
Columbus Crew or draw✓
78%
1.28
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
66%
1.51
1.45
Draw no bet
Columbus Crew (draw no bet)
71%
1.41
–
Asian handicap
Chicago Fire +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
83%
1.20
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
65%
1.54
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
56%
1.77
1.62
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
1.25
First team to score
Columbus Crew to score first✗
58%
1.72
–
Half-time result
Columbus Crew ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✗
34%
2.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.65
–
Recent results
Columbus Crew – last 2
DL
1 Mar
@ Sporting Kansas City
2–2
D
22 Feb
@ Portland Timbers
2–3
L
2.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Chicago Fire – last 2
DL
28 Feb
@ Inter Miami II
1–1
D
22 Feb
@ Houston Dynamo
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire?
Our pick is Columbus Crew or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Chicago Fire 22%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–1 Chicago Fire, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire?
Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Lower.com Field.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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