Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:00 WAT, Sunday 30 August: Columbus Crew II v Chicago Fire II in the MLS Next Pro, played at Historic Crew Stadium. In the table, Columbus Crew II are 4th, among the top four, on 48 points after 28 matches; Chicago Fire II are 13th (upper half) with 39.
Current form
Columbus Crew II, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Huntsville City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Chicago Fire II, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Inter Miami II, at home. Scoring is no problem – 3.3 a game lately.
Momentum favours Chicago Fire II, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for Columbus Crew II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew II 1.8 xG, Chicago Fire II 1.9 xG – a total near 3.7. That is an open game on paper: 71% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew II 36%, draw 21%, Chicago Fire II 43%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew II 1–1 Chicago Fire II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew II36%fair 2.81 · @2.50
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.40
Chicago Fire II43%fair 2.30 · @2.25
3.70Expected goals
1.75Columbus Crew II xG
1.95Chicago Fire II xG
69%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
1–28%
2–17%
2–27%
1–35%
0–15%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew II 1.8 – 1.9 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
Chicago Fire II to win✗
43%
2.30
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.30
Draw no bet
Chicago Fire II (draw no bet)✗
55%
1.82
–
Asian handicap
Columbus Crew II +1 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.42
–
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✓
51%
1.98
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
–
First team to score
Chicago Fire II to score first✗
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Chicago Fire II ahead at half-time✗
35%
2.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chicago Fire II / FT Chicago Fire II✗
26%
3.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.17
–
Recent results
Columbus Crew II – last 6
LWLLWD
24 Aug
@ Huntsville City
0–1
L
15 Aug
vs New York City II
4–2
W
8 Aug
vs New York RB II
1–2
L
26 Jul
@ Connecticut FC
1–2
L
18 Jul
vs Philadelphia Union II
2–0
W
16 Jul
@ New England II
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Chicago Fire II – last 6
WLWLWW
23 Aug
vs Inter Miami II
3–1
W
18 Aug
@ Atlanta United II
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs Orlando City II
2–0
W
10 Aug
vs Toronto II
2–4
L
2 Aug
vs FC Cincinnati II
7–2
W
26 Jul
@ Carolina Core
5–1
W
3.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew II and Chicago Fire II.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
On our numbers Columbus Crew II have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chicago Fire II 43%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew II 1–1 Chicago Fire II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Historic Crew Stadium.
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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