Chicago Fire 63%Draw 14%Columbus Crew 23%Expected goals 2.15 – 1.16
63%
Betarazi pick
Chicago Fire to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.95 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.95Odds
Picks by market
ResultChicago Fire to win ✗63% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.12
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.21
Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
22:00 WAT, Saturday 7 November: Chicago Fire v Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer, played at Soldier Field. In the table, Chicago Fire are 4th, among the top four, on 55 points after 34 matches; Columbus Crew are 7th (upper half) with 47.
Current form
Chicago Fire, last 5: WDWLL Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Colorado Rapids, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Columbus Crew, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over DC United, at home. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Columbus Crew, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.7 for Chicago Fire.
Head to head
When they last met (8 Mar 2026) it ended Columbus Crew 0–0 Chicago Fire.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Chicago Fire 2.1 xG, Columbus Crew 1.2 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 65% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Chicago Fire 63%, draw 14%, Columbus Crew 23%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Chicago Fire to win (63%, odds 1.95 – longer than our fair 1.59, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Chicago Fire 2–1 Columbus Crew. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Chicago Fire63%fair 1.59 · @1.95
Draw14%fair 7.17 · @4.00
Columbus Crew23%fair 4.35 · @3.40
3.31Expected goals
2.15Chicago Fire xG
1.16Columbus Crew xG
63%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–08%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Chicago Fire 2.1 – 1.2 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Chicago Fire to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers Chicago Fire have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Columbus Crew 23%.
How many goals will there be in Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is Chicago Fire 2–1 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?
Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time) at Soldier 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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