Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew go head-to-head with Chicago Fire at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 7 March.

We’ll chance Chicago +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Columbus. A win delivers a payout at -102 although a draw would still land a return.

Columbus Crew drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park. Henrik Rydstroem's team enjoyed 58% possession and managed five shots on target, with Wessam Abou Ali and Diego Rossi scoring one goal apiece.

Chicago Fire claimed a 3-0 home win over CF Montréal at Soldier Field in their previous game. The Fire had eleven shots on goal and 44% possession, with Jonathan Bamba, Hugo Cuypers and Robin Lod on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Chicago and Columbus saw the former triumph at home. It was a 2-0 scoreline at Soldier Field. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been seven Columbus wins, two Chicago victories and a draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Chicago Fire	2	1	0	1	4	2	2	4:2	3
21	Columbus Crew	2	0	1	1	4	5	-1	4:5	1

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 8.1 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Columbus have had 54.8% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 7.8 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Wessam Abou Ali has found the net 4 times, Marcelo Herrera 3, with Diego Rossi and two other players on 2. Leading assistor is Max Arfsten with 3.

Chicago have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 10.8 attempts, 6.3 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. Gregg Berhalter's side average 52.6% possession, 5.7 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Hugo Cuypers has landed 5 goals, Jack Elliott 3, with Jonathan Bamba and two others scoring 2. Philip Zinckernagel and Maren Haile-Selassie are the top assist makers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-3-3): Patrick Schulte (GK), Andres Herrera, Steven Moreira, Rudy Camacho, Malte Amundsen, Taha Habroune, Sean Zawadzki, Max Arfsten, Dániel Gazdag, Wessam Abou Ali, Diego Rossi.

Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Jack Elliott, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Joel Waterman, Anton Saletros, Mauricio Pineda, Philip Zinckernagel, Maren Haile-Selassie, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba.

Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Chicago +0.25 at -102 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this MLS clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

The MLS tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Chicago in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Chicago in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 3 consecutive games.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 50.5% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Chicago Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -102 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 1 - 2 Chicago

There are odds of +800 available that Chicago land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jonathan Bamba to Score +350

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago) has scored two goals in his past four MLS matches. We’ll throw a dart at +350 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Jonathan Bamba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+1050

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Corners Prediction

Chicago Over 3.5 Corners -147

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Chicago in four consecutive matches, with Columbus conceding over 3.5 corners in their past three games. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Chicago Team Corners line is covered at -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

10.00 5.10 4.90

Home

7.60 5.50 2.10

Away

10.30 4.80 5.50

Chicago

Total

10.00 5.70 4.30

Home

9.60 5.50 4.10

Away

9.50 5.00 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-115

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-128

Chicago Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+650

2

+180

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Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Columbus Crew are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this MLS encounter. The +107 for them coming out on top suggests a 48% probability based on their latest betting odds. Chicago Fire are seen as the most unlikely winner at +230.

Columbus can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -200. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Chicago are +135.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -244.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+260

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+145

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-357

X2

-137

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-127

2 Hcp +0.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-244

No

+170

The First Goalscorer favourite is Diego Rossi at +400. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+125

Anytime

+400

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago)

First

+150

Anytime

+460

Nariman Akhundzade (Columbus)

First

+170

Anytime

+510

Jamal Thiaré (Columbus)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+310

Anytime

+950

Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Robin Lod (Chicago)

First

+330

Anytime

+1000

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Anton Jonsson Salétros (Chicago)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Andrew Gutman (Chicago)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Sergio Oregel (Chicago)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Columbus are unbeaten in the last three games at Lower.com Field. Henrik Rydstroem's team have clocked up six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Chicago are winless in the last three away games. The Fire have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Columbus beat Chicago 4-2 when the teams last met at Lower.com Field. Aside from one draw, Columbus have dominated the past 5 H2H meetings at Lower.com Field with four victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Columbus Crew Home Stats		6-2-2	3.20	2.00	1.20	8	2	8	2
Chicago Fire Away Stats		4-3-3	4.30	2.50	1.80	9	1	7	3

• 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

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Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Lineups & Team News

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