Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 March

Columbus Crew

W D L W W

2nd place in USA Major League Soccer

2-1

09/03/2024 20:40

Chicago Fire

W L L D L

15th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire on 09 March 2024 (kick-off: 20:40) 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 March 9, 2024 at 20:40.
Columbus Crew are currently 2nd with 66 points after 34 matches.
Chicago Fire sit 15th with 30 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.48.

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

20:40

2024-03-09

Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire - Prediction & Odds

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

2024-03-09 20:40

STANDINGS UP TO 09/03/2024

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

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

15/08/2021 18:00

Chicago Fire

1 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

Columbus Crew

50%

Draw

17%

Chicago Fire

33%

Columbus Crew Last 6 matches

06/03/2024 21:00

Houston Dynamo 0 - 1 Columbus Crew

CNCF CHL

02/03/2024 15:10

Minnesota United FC 1 - 1 Columbus Crew

MLS

24/02/2024 15:10

Columbus Crew 1 - 0 Atlanta United

MLS

10/02/2024 18:30

Toronto FC 2 - 4 Columbus Crew

INT CF

09/12/2023 17:10

Columbus Crew 2 - 1 Los Angeles FC

MLS

02/12/2023 19:10

FC Cincinnati 2 - 2 Columbus Crew

MLS

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Chicago Fire

02/03/2024 21:30

Chicago Fire 1 - 2 FC Cincinnati

MLS

24/02/2024 20:40

Philadelphia Union 2 - 2 Chicago Fire

MLS

17/02/2024 16:00

Portland Timbers 1 - 2 Chicago Fire

INT CF

14/02/2024 18:00

Minnesota United FC 0 - 4 Chicago Fire

INT CF

11/02/2024 16:30

Chicago Fire 1 - 3 Los Angeles FC

INT CF

07/02/2024 17:00

Austin FC 0 - 1 Chicago Fire

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

1.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

26 (72%)10 (28%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (59%)14 (41%)

Columbus Crew

Recent matches

Chicago Fire

Under /Over

(83%)30 6(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

Shots

Columbus Crew

Total shots

5.94 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 2.10

Chicago Fire

Total shots

8.94 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 2.23

Columbus Crew Pass Chicago Fire

Total passes

8726

Avg. 249 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

11603

Avg. 341 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Columbus Crew

Played games

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.12

2.11

Corners

123

3.62

7.03

253

Throw-ins

508

14.94

1.14

Offsides

1.03

1.28

GK saves

2.26

Columbus Crew

DISCIPLINARY

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

1.65

0.03

0.03

3.58

129

Fouls

336

9.88

5.44

196

Tackles

431

12.68

NEXT MATCHES

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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 09 March 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.

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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