The match between Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire will be played on the 23rd of February at Lower.com Field. Both teams are eager to get the ball rolling, as their ambitions are very high this season. Check out our key Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire betting tips to find out where the three points will go this week.
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Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire prediction: Thrilling stuff at Lower.com Field
Key Stats
- We saw over 2.5 goals in four consecutive Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire head-to-heads.
- Columbus Crew had the 2nd-best attacking record in the Eastern Conference last season.
- Three of Columbus Crew’s defensive players are injured, which does benefit our Columbus Crew vs Chicago prediction.
Correct score prediction: Columbus Crew 2-1 Chicago Fire
The Crew’s attacking line is one of wonder. Coach Wilfried Nancy’s boys did tremendously well in the last two campaigns. This is why we believe they have what it takes to get a thrifty 2-1 win over Chicago Fire on the 23rd of February.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies peg Chicago Fire as underdogs
- HOME: -200 – 65.5%
- DRAW: +370 – 20.5%
- AWAY: +430 – 14.0%
*These Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire odds are subject to change
Columbus Crew are chosen by the bookies as the expected winners at Lower.com Field on the 23rd of February, with odds valued at -200. With a mind-blowing 65.5% win probability behind them, it will be difficult for coach Wilfried Nancy’s boys to actually lose this.
Last five H2Hs: One-sided battle
Do the smart thing and go over these interesting Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire statistics before the kick-off.
USA MLS 19/05/24
Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew
USA MLS 10/03/24
Columbus Crew
Chicago Fire
USA MLS 21/09/23
Columbus Crew
Chicago Fire
USA MLS 11/06/23
Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew
USA MLS 03/09/22
Columbus Crew
Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew team news and form: Transfer saga hits Crew hard
Coach Nancy took a massive hit, as former Crew star Cucho Hernandez opted to join La Liga’s Betis this winter. The MLS side received an impressive €13m pay, but it will be interesting to see if Russell-Rowe will be able to fill the Hernandez-shaped hole in the attack.
Predicted lineup: Schulte (GK), Cheberko, Camacho, Moreira, Jones, Nagbe, Zawadzki, Rossi, Lappalainen, Arfsten & Russell-Rowe
USA MLS 29/06/25
W
Philadelphia Union
0
Columbus Crew
1
USA MLS 25/06/25
W
Atlanta United
1
Columbus Crew
3
USA MLS 14/06/25
W
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
Columbus Crew
2
USA MLS 31/05/25
L
Inter Miami CF
5
Columbus Crew
1
USA MLS 29/05/25
D
Nashville SC
2
Columbus Crew
2
Chicago Fire team news and form: Injury issues burden Gregg Berhalter
Xherdan Shaqiri is no longer part of the team, sadly. He joined Switzerland’s Basel. However, that’s not Berhalter’s main concern. Key left-backs Andrew Gutman and Chase Gasper are both injured, which is why we wonder who will be on the left side of the visitors’ backline in this game.
Predicted lineup: Brady (GK), Elliott, Teran, Souquet, Dean, Acosta, Kouame, Gutierrez, Bamba, Mueller & Cuypers
USA MLS 29/06/25
W
Charlotte FC
2
Chicago Fire
3
USA MLS 26/06/25
L
Philadelphia Union
1
Chicago Fire
0
USA MLS 15/06/25
L
Nashville SC
2
Chicago Fire
0
USA MLS 07/06/25
W
DC United
1
Chicago Fire
7
USA MLS 31/05/25
W
Orlando City SC
1
Chicago Fire
3
Player to watch: Lassi Lappalainen
26-year-old Finnish star Lassi Lappalainen joined Columbus Crew this winter. He will have the difficult task of filling in for Hernandez who parted ways with the Crew. Lappalainen couldn’t score a single goal during the 2024 MLS campaign, which raised some questions about why he was introduced into the team in the first place.
Second player to watch: Patrick Schulte
Shot-stopper Schulte is also a part of our Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire prediction, as he is one of the leaders on the team. He did his best to help his team succeed in the 1-0 defeat versus Houston Dynamo a few days ago.