Crown Legacy 56%Draw 21%Chicago Fire II 22%Expected goals 2.30 – 1.39
66%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Picks by market
ResultCrown Legacy to win ✓56% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · fair 1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.89
Crown Legacy vs Chicago Fire II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 18 July the MLS Next Pro brings Crown Legacy against Chicago Fire II at Sportsplex at Matthews. Kick-off: 22:30 WAT. In the table, Crown Legacy are 1st, leading the league, on 58 points after 28 matches; Chicago Fire II are 13th (upper half) with 39. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Crown Legacy, last 5: LDDLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to New York City II, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Chicago Fire II, last 5: WDDWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over New York RB II, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Momentum favours Chicago Fire II, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.3 for Crown Legacy.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Crown Legacy 2.3 xG, Chicago Fire II 1.4 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 71% and GG at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Crown Legacy 56%, draw 21%, Chicago Fire II 22%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Crown Legacy 2–1 Chicago Fire II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Crown Legacy56%fair 1.77 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.60
Chicago Fire II22%fair 4.45 · @3.50
3.69Expected goals
2.30Crown Legacy xG
1.39Chicago Fire II xG
66%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–07%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Crown Legacy 2.3 – 1.4 Chicago Fire II 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
Crown Legacy to win✓
56%
1.77
1.75
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.51
1.36
Draw no bet
Crown Legacy (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.40
–
Asian handicap
Chicago Fire II +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
–
First team to score
Crown Legacy to score first
61%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Crown Legacy ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Crown Legacy / FT Crown Legacy✓
37%
2.68
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.89
–
Recent results
Crown Legacy – last 6
LDDLWW
12 Jul
vs New York City II
0–3
L
6 Jul
vs Orlando City II
1–1
D
28 Jun
@ Atlanta United II
3–3
D
14 Jun
@ Carolina Core
0–2
L
6 Jun
vs Philadelphia Union II
1–0
W
18 May
@ Inter Miami II
5–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Chicago Fire II – last 6
WDDWWL
12 Jul
vs New York RB II
3–0
W
6 Jul
@ Huntsville City
2–2
D
28 Jun
@ Chattanooga
2–2
D
21 Jun
@ New England II
2–1
W
14 Jun
vs Inter Miami II
3–1
W
7 Jun
@ Atlanta United II
0–3
L
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Crown Legacy and Chicago Fire II.
What is the prediction for Crown Legacy vs Chicago Fire II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Crown Legacy vs Chicago Fire II?
On our numbers Crown Legacy have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chicago Fire II 22%.
How many goals will there be in Crown Legacy vs Chicago Fire II?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Crown Legacy vs Chicago Fire II?
Our predicted score is Crown Legacy 2–1 Chicago Fire II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Crown Legacy vs Chicago Fire II?
Crown Legacy vs Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 22:30 (West Africa Time) at Sportsplex at Matthews.
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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