Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire host Columbus Crew in this MLS clash at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Chicago considering they are +104 to record a victory over Columbus. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.

Got Chicago to win on your slip? Use the latest BetMGM promo code and consult our expert review to bet smarter.

Chicago Fire won last time out by a 3-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Minnesota United at Allianz Field. Gregg Berhalter's side boasted 58% possession and had seven shots on target, while Joel Waterman, Dje D'Avilla and Philip Zinckernagel each scored one goal.

Columbus Crew hosted Toronto FC in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Lower.com Field. The Ohio club were 52% in the possession stakes and recorded two shots on goal, while Wessam Abou Ali found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus have five straight victories against Chicago. Their last encounter saw Columbus make home advantage count at Lower.com Field, winning 4-2. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved eight Columbus wins, a single draw and one Chicago victory.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Columbus Crew	34	14	12	8	55	51	4	55:51	54
13	Chicago Fire	34	15	8	11	68	60	8	68:60	53

View Full Table

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Chicago have had 50.0% possession and 4.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 3.9 corners.

Top scorers are Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers on 5 goals, while Jonathan Bamba has racked up 2. Philip Zinckernagel has made the most assists with 4.

Columbus have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 9.1 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. The Crew average 56.0% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

Diego Rossi has scored 6 goals, followed by Wessam Abou Ali and Daniel Gazdag on 3. Max Arfsten and Daniel Gazdag are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Chicago Fire confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Chris Brady (GK), Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Sam Rogers, Leonardo Barroso, Andre Franco, Dje D'Avilla, Andrew Gutman, Jonathan Bamba, Hugo Cuypers, Philip Zinckernagel.

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Evan Bush (GK), Marcelo Herrera, Steven Moreira, Evgen Cheberko, Malte Amundsen, Darlington Nagbe, Dylan Chambost, Amar Sejdic, Hugo Picard, Daniel Gazdag, Max Arfsten.

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Chicago look like an attractive bet at +104 and we think they can win this MLS clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent MLS stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew league stats:

• Chicago have won 3 of their last 5 games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 49% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

For those that think Chicago will be able to oblige with a victory along with achieving a shut out, then we recommend backing them to win along with the BTTS No option at bigger odds.

Make the most of your next wager by unlocking the best betting offers along with the latest sign-up bonuses and promotions.

Our Match Prediction

Chicago To Win @ +104 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Chicago 2 - 1 Columbus

One bet that has caught our eye is Chicago to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dániel Gazdag Over 0.5 Shots On Target -132

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus) is available to register one or more shots on goal at -132. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Dániel Gazdag Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-127

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

---

Philip Zinckernagel to Score +200

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago) has scored at least one goal in three straight MLS games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +200 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Philip Zinckernagel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+102

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -119

There has been 7.60 corners on average in the past ten Chicago home games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -119 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chicago

Total

8.20 4.30 3.90

Home

7.60 4.80 2.80

Away

10.90 4.30 6.60

Columbus

Total

8.20 4.90 3.30

Home

8.80 6.00 2.80

Away

7.90 4.00 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-114

Chicago Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Columbus Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+600

2

+105

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Chicago Fire are regarded as having a 47% chance of winning this MLS clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +114. If you want to wager on the underdog, Columbus Crew have been priced up at +190.

If you think that Chicago are able to beat Columbus, then the -112 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -238 for the BTTS Yes option.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any MLS match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+310

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+155

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-435

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-159

2

+118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+165

Favourite Hugo Cuypers is available at +370 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+110

Anytime

+370

Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)

First

+135

Anytime

+410

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

First

+380

Anytime

+1200

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

André Franco (Chicago)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+102

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-127

Brian Gutierrez (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-135

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-164

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-149

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-192

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-227

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-270

Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

André Franco (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-333

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-476

Jonathan Dean (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-476

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-625

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Mauricio Pineda (Chicago)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-667

Chicago have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Columbus have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

The most recent Soldier Field meeting saw Columbus claim a 3-1 win over Chicago. The past 5 H2H games at Soldier Field have involved three Columbus wins, one Chicago victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Chicago Fire Home Stats		4-1-5	2.90	1.30	1.60	6	4	6	4
Columbus Crew Away Stats		2-4-4	4.00	1.70	2.30	6	4	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News

Always review the Chicago vs Columbus team news before locking in your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed MLS lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Chicago Fire Team Page Columbus Crew Team Page

Top Football Pages