Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 September

Columbus Crew

W D D W D

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

3-0

20/09/2023 19:40

Chicago Fire

L D W W L

13th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire on 20 September 2023 (kick-off: 19:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire preview before placing your bet.

Columbus Crew will face Chicago Fire in USA Major League Soccer on September 20, 2023 at 19:40.
Columbus Crew are currently 3rd with 57 points after 34 matches.
Chicago Fire sit 13th with 40 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.43.

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

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Weather

19:40

2023-09-20

Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire - Prediction & Odds

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

2023-09-20 19:40

STANDINGS UP TO 20/09/2023

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

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

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

15/08/2021 18:00

Chicago Fire

1 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

19/06/2021 19:35

Columbus Crew

2 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

Chicago Fire

50%

Draw

17%

Columbus Crew

33%

Columbus Crew Last 6 matches

16/09/2023 19:30

Orlando City 4 - 3 Columbus Crew

MLS

02/09/2023 19:30

Montreal Impact 2 - 4 Columbus Crew

MLS

30/08/2023 20:30

Houston Dynamo 2 - 0 Columbus Crew

MLS

26/08/2023 19:40

Columbus Crew 2 - 0 Toronto FC

MLS

20/08/2023 19:40

Columbus Crew 3 - 0 FC Cincinnati

MLS

04/08/2023 20:10

Columbus Crew 3 - 3 Minnesota United FC

NCAL Cup

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Chicago Fire

16/09/2023 19:40

Montreal Impact 0 - 0 Chicago Fire

MLS

02/09/2023 19:30

DC United 4 - 0 Chicago Fire

MLS

30/08/2023 20:30

Chicago Fire 0 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps

MLS

26/08/2023 22:30

Los Angeles Galaxy 3 - 0 Chicago Fire

MLS

20/08/2023 20:30

Chicago Fire 1 - 3 Orlando City

MLS

04/08/2023 20:10

Chicago Fire 0 - 1 Club America

NCAL Cup

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

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

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.90

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

27 (68%)13 (33%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

16 (47%)18 (53%)

Columbus Crew

Recent matches

Chicago Fire

Under /Over

(95%)38 2(5%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)10 24(71%)

Under /Over

(58%)23 17(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

/Yes

(70%)28 12(30%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)16 18(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

Shots

Columbus Crew

Total shots

7.03 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 3.05

Chicago Fire

Total shots

7.91 avg / game

Blocked

61 total

Avg. 2.44

Columbus Crew Pass Chicago Fire

Total passes

9916

Avg. 248 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

10386

Avg. 305 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Columbus Crew

Played games

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.26

2.73

109

Corners

103

3.03

7.83

313

Throw-ins

488

14.35

0.93

Offsides

1.56

1.05

GK saves

2.35

Columbus Crew

DISCIPLINARY

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.75

1.74

0.00

0.12

5.45

218

Fouls

308

9.06

6.38

255

Tackles

408

12.00

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How We Build the Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire on 20 September 2023 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.

Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Columbus Crew's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chicago Fire'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 Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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