Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II preview and prediction
The match
Columbus Crew II host Chicago Fire II in the MLS Next Pro on Sunday 30 August, with kick-off at 18:00 (WAT) at Historic Crew Stadium. Columbus Crew II are 4th with 48 points from 28 games (in the top four), while Chicago Fire II sit 13th on 39 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Columbus Crew II's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Huntsville City 0–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Chicago Fire II's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat Inter Miami II 3–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 3.3 goals a game.
Chicago Fire II arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.7 for Columbus Crew II and 2.0 for Chicago Fire II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Columbus Crew II 36%, draw 20%, Chicago Fire II 44%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Columbus Crew II 1–1 Chicago Fire II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew II36%fair 2.80 · @2.50
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @3.40
Chicago Fire II44%fair 2.27 · @2.25
3.70Expected goals
1.75Columbus Crew II xG
1.95Chicago Fire II xG
69%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
1–28%
2–17%
2–27%
1–35%
0–15%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew II 1.7 – 2.0 Chicago Fire II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chicago Fire II to win✗
44%
2.27
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Chicago Fire II ahead at half-time✗
35%
2.85
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chicago Fire II / FT Chicago Fire II✗
27%
3.76
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.13
–
Form
Columbus Crew II – last 6
LWLLWD
24 Aug
@ Huntsville City
0–1
L
15 Aug
vs New York City II
4–2
W
8 Aug
vs New York RB II
1–2
L
26 Jul
@ Connecticut FC
1–2
L
18 Jul
vs Philadelphia Union II
2–0
W
16 Jul
@ New England II
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Chicago Fire II – last 6
WLWLWW
23 Aug
vs Inter Miami II
3–1
W
18 Aug
@ Atlanta United II
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs Orlando City II
2–0
W
10 Aug
vs Toronto II
2–4
L
2 Aug
vs FC Cincinnati II
7–2
W
26 Jul
@ Carolina Core
5–1
W
3.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew II and Chicago Fire II.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
On our numbers Columbus Crew II have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Chicago Fire II 44%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew II 1–1 Chicago Fire II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Historic Crew Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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