Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.40
|
4.75
|
7.00
|
| Prob. |
71.4%
|
21.1%
|
14.3%
|
Key points
• Columbus Crew is currently 3rd in the league and unbeaten in their last six games, with 5 wins.
• Columbus Crew's attack is potent, scoring 12 goals in their last six games.
• Chicago Fire has a mixed recent form but has been scoring at a decent rate.
• Chicago Fire has an impressive away record with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last six away games.
• Columbus Crew has a strong home record with 5 wins and 1 draw in their last six home games.
• Historically, Columbus Crew has a better record against Chicago Fire, winning 8 out of 17 direct matches.
Recent form
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew is in excellent form, currently sitting 3rd in the league and unbeaten in their last six games. They have won five of those matches, including an impressive four-game winning streak. The Crew's attack has been potent, scoring 12 goals in their previous six games at an average of 2 goals per game. Their defense has also been solid, conceding just 6 goals and keeping 2 clean sheets during this period. The team's most high-scoring game was a thrilling 4-2 victory against Toronto FC in a friendly match on February 10, 2024.
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire's recent form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games. Despite their inconsistent results, they have been scoring goals at a decent rate, averaging 1.83 goals per game. However, their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.33 goals per game on average. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 80% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 70% of the matches. A notable result was their impressive 4-0 away win against Minnesota United in a friendly match on February 14th.
Columbus Crew
WWWWDW
W5 D1 L0
12
2
6
1
+6
2
3
67%
50%
50%
Chicago Fire
WLWWDL
W3 D1 L2
11
1.8
8
1.3
+3
2
3.17
67%
17%
83%
Recent home/away form
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew has been in excellent form at home, with a six-game unbeaten run that includes five wins and one draw. The team has scored an impressive 12 goals in their last six home games, averaging 2 goals per game, while only conceding 5 goals, which is a testament to their strong defensive performance. The Crew's most recent home game, a 1-0 victory against Atlanta United, extended their winning streak to four games. It's also worth noting that two of their home games during this period have been particularly high-scoring, with a 4-2 win against Atlanta United and a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal.
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire's recent away form has been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six games. They have scored 10 goals during this period, averaging 1.67 goals per game, while conceding only four goals, resulting in an average of 0.67 goals conceded per game. The team has managed to keep three clean sheets in these six away matches. It's worth noting that they had a run of three consecutive away wins against Austin, Minnesota United, and Portland Timbers, with a particularly high-scoring game against Minnesota United, where they won 4-0. Their most recent away game ended in a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer.
Columbus Crew
DWWWWW
W5 D1 L0
12
2
5
0.8
+7
2
2.83
67%
50%
50%
Chicago Fire
WLWWWD
W4 D1 L1
10
1.7
4
0.7
+6
3
2.33
33%
50%
50%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire indicate the following:
- Columbus Crew has won 8 direct matches, drawn 7, and lost 2 against Chicago Fire.
- Chicago Fire has won 2 wins, drawn 7, and lost 8 against Columbus Crew.
- There have been 30 goals scored in total during the encounters, with Columbus Crew scoring 15 and Chicago Fire scoring 15.
- Both teams have received 17 yellow cards and no red cards when playing against each other.
In the context of recent seasons, from the provided sources:
- During the 2024 season, there were 2 matches between them, resulting in one win for each side.
- From a total of 71 matches played, Columbus Crew has won 24, Chicago Fire has won 23, and they drew 24 times.
- On average, both teams scored 2.83 goals per match across all direct meetings.
Please note that some of the statistics may be slightly different due to varying sources and updates over time.