Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Chicago Fire

W L L D L

15th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-3

18/05/2024 20:40

Columbus Crew

W D L W W

2nd place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew on 18 May 2024 (kick-off: 20:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew preview before placing your bet.

Chicago Fire are currently 15th with 30 points after 34 matches.
Columbus Crew sit 2nd with 66 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Columbus Crew to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Columbus Crew, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Chicago Fire have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

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Weather

20:40

2024-05-18

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew - Prediction & Odds

Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew

2024-05-18 20:40

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Inter Miami CF	74	34	22	8	4	79	49	30
02 Columbus Crew	66	34	19	9	6	72	40	32
03 FC Cincinnati	59	34	18	5	11	58	48	10
04 Orlando City	52	34	15	7	12	59	50	9
05 Charlotte FC	51	34	14	9	11	46	37	9
06 New York City FC	50	34	14	8	12	54	49	5
07 New York Red Bulls	47	34	11	14	9	55	50	5
08 Montreal Impact	43	34	11	10	13	48	64	-16
09 Atlanta United	40	34	10	10	14	46	49	-3
10 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	52	70	-18
11 Toronto FC	37	34	11	4	19	40	61	-21
12 Philadelphia Union	37	34	9	10	15	62	55	7
13 Nashville	36	34	9	9	16	38	54	-16
14 New England Revolution	31	34	9	4	21	37	74	-37
15 Chicago Fire	30	34	7	9	18	40	62	-22
01 Los Angeles FC	64	34	19	7	8	63	43	20
02 Los Angeles Galaxy	64	34	19	7	8	69	50	19
03 Real Salt Lake	59	34	16	11	7	65	48	17
04 Seattle Sounders	57	34	16	9	9	51	35	16
05 Houston Dynamo	54	34	15	9	10	47	39	8
06 Minnesota United FC	52	34	15	7	12	58	49	9
07 Colorado Rapids	50	34	15	5	14	61	60	1
08 Vancouver Whitecaps	47	34	13	8	13	52	49	3
09 Portland Timbers	47	34	12	11	11	65	56	9
10 Austin FC	42	34	11	9	14	39	48	-9
11 FC Dallas	41	34	11	8	15	54	56	-2
12 St. Louis City	37	34	8	13	13	50	63	-13
13 Sporting Kansas City	31	34	8	7	19	51	66	-15
14 San Jose Earthquakes	21	34	6	3	25	41	78	-37

Head To Head

09/03/2024 20:40

Columbus Crew

2 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

20/09/2023 19:40

Columbus Crew

3 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

10/06/2023 20:30

Chicago Fire

1 - 2

Columbus Crew

MLS

03/09/2022 17:40

Columbus Crew

0 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

09/07/2022 20:05

Chicago Fire

2 - 3

Columbus Crew

MLS

07/11/2021 16:30

Columbus Crew

2 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

Chicago Fire

Draw

17%

Columbus Crew

83%

Chicago Fire Last 6 matches

15/05/2024 20:40

Chicago Fire 0 - 1 Charlotte FC MLS

11/05/2024 20:40

St. Louis City 3 - 1 Chicago Fire MLS

04/05/2024 21:20

Chicago Fire 0 - 1 New England Revolution MLS

27/04/2024 20:40

Chicago Fire 0 - 0 Atlanta United MLS

20/04/2024 20:40

Chicago Fire 0 - 4 Real Salt Lake MLS

13/04/2024 19:40

New York Red Bulls 0 - 0 Chicago Fire MLS

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Columbus Crew

15/05/2024 19:40

Montreal Impact 1 - 3 Columbus Crew MLS

11/05/2024 19:50

Columbus Crew 1 - 2 FC Cincinnati MLS

01/05/2024 22:15

Monterrey 1 - 3 Columbus Crew CNCF CHL

27/04/2024 19:40

Columbus Crew 0 - 0 Montreal Impact MLS

24/04/2024 20:15

Columbus Crew 2 - 1 Monterrey CNCF CHL

20/04/2024 19:40

Columbus Crew 2 - 2 Portland Timbers MLS

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.94

Scored

Avg. per game

1.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

10 (59%)7 (41%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

13 (72%)5 (28%)

Chicago Fire

Recent matches

Columbus Crew

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)5 13(72%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(72%)13 5(28%)

/Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)9 9(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew

Shots

Chicago Fire

Total shots

11.94 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 2.50

Columbus Crew

Total shots

4.75 avg / game

Blocked

23 total

Avg. 2.30

Chicago Fire Pass Columbus Crew

Total passes

7557

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

3180

Avg. 187 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

63%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Chicago Fire

Played games

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.39

5.12

Corners

1.94

20.76

353

Throw-ins

108

6.00

1.53

Offsides

1.11

2.29

GK saves

0.50

Chicago Fire

DISCIPLINARY

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.24

0.11

0.00

0.00

13.29

226

Fouls

2.67

16.53

281

Tackles

4.11

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How We Build the Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew on 18 May 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chicago Fire's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Columbus Crew's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our USA Major League Soccer predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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