Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 March

Columbus Crew

L L L D W

11th place in USA Major League Soccer

0-0

07/03/2026 17:40

Chicago Fire

L L W W W

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire on 07 March 2026 (kick-off: 17:40) 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 7, 2026 at 17:40.
Columbus Crew are currently 11th with 16 points after 16 matches.
Chicago Fire sit 3rd with 26 points from 15 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.01.

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

17:40

2026-03-07

Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire - Prediction & Odds

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

2026-03-07 17:40

STANDINGS UP TO 07/03/2026

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

01 Nashville SC	39	16	12	3	1	33	11	22
02 Inter Miami CF	34	16	10	4	2	42	30	12
03 Chicago Fire	26	15	8	2	5	29	19	10
04 New England Revolution	26	15	8	2	5	22	18	4
05 FC Cincinnati	23	16	6	5	5	40	40	0
06 New York City FC	22	16	6	4	6	27	22	5
07 Charlotte FC	22	16	6	4	6	26	25	1
08 New York Red Bulls	22	16	6	4	6	26	35	-9
09 DC United	19	16	4	7	5	22	26	-4
10 Orlando City	17	16	5	2	9	27	44	-17
11 Columbus Crew	16	16	4	4	8	22	25	-3
12 Toronto FC	16	16	3	7	6	22	29	-7
13 CF Montreal	15	16	4	3	9	22	32	-10
14 Atlanta United	12	16	3	3	10	16	26	-10
15 Philadelphia Union	10	16	2	4	10	21	31	-10
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	32	15	10	2	3	37	16	21
02 San Jose Earthquakes	32	16	10	2	4	34	19	15
03 Los Angeles FC	30	17	9	3	5	30	18	12
04 Real Salt Lake	26	15	8	2	5	27	22	5
05 FC Dallas	26	16	7	5	4	32	24	8
06 Seattle Sounders	24	15	7	3	5	19	19	0
07 Houston Dynamo	23	15	7	2	6	20	24	-4
08 St. Louis City	22	16	6	4	6	22	23	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	22	16	6	4	6	19	24	-5
10 Los Angeles Galaxy	20	17	5	5	7	23	28	-5
11 Colorado Rapids	19	16	6	1	9	26	24	2
12 Portland Timbers	18	16	5	3	8	29	31	-2
13 San Diego FC	17	16	4	5	7	30	28	2
14 Austin FC	17	16	4	5	7	22	32	-10
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	16	4	2	10	18	40	-22

Head To Head

27/09/2025 17:40

Chicago Fire

2 - 0

Columbus Crew

MLS

22/02/2025 17:30

Columbus Crew

4 - 2

Chicago Fire

MLS

18/05/2024 17:40

Chicago Fire

1 - 3

Columbus Crew

MLS

09/03/2024 17:40

Columbus Crew

2 - 1

Chicago Fire

MLS

20/09/2023 16:40

Columbus Crew

3 - 0

Chicago Fire

MLS

10/06/2023 17:30

Chicago Fire

1 - 2

Columbus Crew

MLS

Chicago Fire

67%

Draw

Columbus Crew

33%

Columbus Crew Last 6 matches

28/02/2026 18:40

Sporting Kansas City 2 - 2 Columbus Crew

MLS

21/02/2026 20:40

Portland Timbers 3 - 2 Columbus Crew

MLS

11/02/2026 09:00

Nashville 1 - 0 Columbus Crew

INT CF

07/02/2026 09:00

Colorado Rapids 1 - 4 Columbus Crew

INT CF

08/11/2025 16:10

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Columbus Crew

MLS

02/11/2025 16:40

Columbus Crew 4 - 0 FC Cincinnati

MLS

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Chicago Fire

28/02/2026 12:40

Chicago Fire 3 - 0 CF Montreal

MLS

21/02/2026 18:40

Houston Dynamo 2 - 1 Chicago Fire

MLS

14/02/2026 11:00

Chicago Fire 3 - 4 Portland Timbers

INT CF

11/02/2026 11:00

Austin FC 2 - 2 Chicago Fire

INT CF

08/02/2026 11:00

Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 3 Chicago Fire

INT CF

24/01/2026 08:00

Sporting Kansas City 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...

Played games

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.32

Scored

Avg. per game

2.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.41

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 22 matches

YesNo

18 (82%)4 (18%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

21 (95%)1 (5%)

Columbus Crew

Recent matches

Chicago Fire

Under /Over

(82%)18 4(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)18 4(18%)

Under /Over

(27%)6 16(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)9 13(59%)

Under /Over

(55%)12 10(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)13 9(41%)

/Yes

(64%)14 8(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(68%)15 7(32%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

Shots

Columbus Crew

Total shots

7.59 avg / game

Blocked

32 total

Avg. 2.29

Chicago Fire

Total shots

13.20 avg / game

Blocked

60 total

Avg. 4.29

Columbus Crew Pass Chicago Fire

Total passes

5992

Avg. 352 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

6687

Avg. 446 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Columbus Crew

Played games

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.32

2.86

Corners

2.91

7.55

166

Throw-ins

280

12.73

0.82

Offsides

0.86

1.09

GK saves

1.41

Columbus Crew

DISCIPLINARY

Chicago Fire

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.77

1.27

0.00

0.05

4.77

105

Fouls

185

8.41

4.45

Tackles

141

6.41

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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 07 March 2026 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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