Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer
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Columbus Crew scored four goals in their first two MLS matches; in both games, Palestinian Abou Ali scored the first and the experienced and valuable Diego Rossi scored the second. However, Columbus couldn't secure a win, neither against the Portland Timbers in their debut nor against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park.
Columbus Crew are looking to regain their lost prominence, and to that end, they brought in a renowned coach, Henrik Rydstrom, who comes from leading Malmö to two championships in Sweden. This marks a turning point, not only because of the playing style the Swedish coach will bring, but also because it's the first season since 2019 that Columbus will be without their longtime captain, Darlington Nagbe.
Chicago Fire lost their debut against the Houston Dynamo, but they do know what it's like to win. In week two, despite Dean's red card, they managed to defeat the Montreal Impact 3-0, justifying their status as pre-match favorites.
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Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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26 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +11 |
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21
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16 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -2 |
Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Nov 2, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 2, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Aug 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Aug 5, 2025 - Leagues Cup
Aug 1, 2025 - Leagues Cup
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 26, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 13, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 26, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 30, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Aug 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew against Chicago Fire : Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
0 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 18, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Mar 9, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Jun 10, 2023 - Major League Soccer
Jul 9, 2022 - Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew against Chicago Fire Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Substitutes
N. Hagen
DefenderO. Presthus
Y. Cheberko
C. Ruvalcaba
T. Brown
MidfielderS. Bangoura
H. Picard
D. Gazdag
ForwardJ. Thiare
J. Cohen
DefenderV. Radojevic
D. D'avilla
P. Dithejane
C. Cupps
MidfielderS. Oregel
R. Lod
D. Borso
J. Shokalook
Missing players
M. Farsi
MidfielderD. Chambost
Samuel Rogers
A. Gutman
MidfielderA. Franco
Most goals and assists
Columbus Crew
Chicago Fire
D. Rossi
(6 Goals)
H. Cuypers
(13 Goals)
M. Arfsten
(4 Assists)
P. Zinckernagel
(7 Assists)
Columbus Crew - Chicago Fire Key Points
- Chicago Fire generated an xG of 3.05 in their victory against Montreal
- Chicago Fire generated 17 shots in their last match
- Columbus Crew lost in duels won against Sporting Kansas City 48-35
- Chicago Fire reached the Round of 16 in the 2025 MLS playoffs
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Our Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Prediction
Chicago Fire certainly had their best season in years in 2025, and 2026 will serve as a consolidation year for Gregg Berhalter's project.
The Windy City team was also very active in the last transfer window, reinforcing all positions, especially the midfield, acquiring Mbokazi for $2.7 million, and also purchasing Lid from Minnesota, who scored the third goal in Chicago Fire's victory against Montreal.
Our prediction for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew is: Chicago Fire to win or draw.
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