Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire face each other in an official match of the 2026 MLS season. The game takes place at Lower.com Field (Lower.com) on Sunday, 08/03/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Columbus Crew Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire

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Double Chance: Home or Away

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👉 Our prediction is: Columbus Crew to win

Based on our evaluations, Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Columbus Crew the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Columbus Crew to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Columbus Crew win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

The Crew preview

Columbus Crew comes into the match having played 2 games in the MLS so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Columbus Crew's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the MLS, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.

The offence system of Columbus Crew is led by Wessam Abou Ali as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Wessam Abou Ali, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 2.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 2.5.

The Men in Red preview

On the other hand, Chicago Fire comes into the match having played 2 games in the MLS so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

Chicago Fire's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the MLS, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.

The offence system of Chicago Fire is led by Hugo Cuypers as the top scorer of the season. The belgian forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Leonardo José Caetano Barroso, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire

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Home Team

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Columbus Crew

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L

0.5

Home

0

Away D L

0.5

Away Team

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Chicago Fire

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L

1.5

Home W

3

Away L

0

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Published on 5 March 2026, at 20:32 Last updated on 5 March 2026, at 20:32
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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