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Major League Soccer predictions Matchday 34

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Saturday 7 November, 22:00 WAT: Chicago Fire welcome Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer (matchday 34). Home win 33%, draw 32%, away win 35% according to our model, and the pick is Columbus Crew or draw (67%).

Chicago FireLLWDW

22:00Sat 7 Nov 2026 · WAT

Columbus CrewWWWWW

SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview

Our prediction

Columbus Crew or draw67% probability · best odds 1.80

33%32%35%

Chicago FireDrawColumbus Crew

Most likely score: 1 - 2
Both teams to score: 66%
Expected goals: 1.3 – 2.4
Double chance: 1X 65% · 12 68% · X2 67%

Model advice: Double chance : draw or Columbus Crew

Form and team strength

Last 5 games	Chicago Fire	Columbus Crew
Results	LLWDW	WWWWW
Goals scored per game	2.0	2.8
Goals conceded per game	2.0	0.6

Chicago FireColumbus Crew

32%

68%Form

42%

58%Attack

23%

77%Defence

56%

44%Poisson

29%

71%Head to head

40%

60%Goals

37%

63%Overall

Head-to-head

1Chicago Fire2Draws5Columbus Crew

8 Mar 2026Columbus Crew0 - 0Chicago FireMajor League Soccer
28 Sep 2025Chicago Fire2 - 0Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
23 Feb 2025Columbus Crew4 - 2Chicago FireMajor League Soccer
19 May 2024Chicago Fire1 - 3Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
10 Mar 2024Columbus Crew2 - 1Chicago FireMajor League Soccer
20 Sep 2023Columbus Crew3 - 0Chicago FireMajor League Soccer

Best odds (1X2)

Chicago Fire2.00Bet365fair 48%

Draw4.00Bet365fair 24%

Columbus Crew3.34Pinnaclefair 28%

Compared across 5 bookmakers. Market margin 7.3%.

Compare all Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew odds

Model vs bookmakers

Outcome	Our model	Market (fair)	Edge
Chicago Fire	33%	47.6%	-14.6
Draw	32%	24.0%	+8.0
Columbus Crew	35%	28.4%	+6.6

A positive edge means our model rates the outcome higher than the bookmakers’ margin-free price. It is a research signal, not a guarantee.

Major League Soccer table position

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
4	Chicago Fire	33	+11	55	WDWLL
8	Columbus Crew	33	+6	44	WWWWW

Full Major League Soccer table and predictions

Prediction analysis

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew preview, prediction and stats – 7 Nov 2026 WAT

Saturday 7 November, 22:00 WAT is the date for this Major League Soccer matchday 34 meeting at SeatGeek Stadium. Chicago Fire are 4th with 55 points from 33 games (goal difference +11); Columbus Crew are 8th with 44 points from 33 (+6). The 11-point gap shows the difference in quality this season.

Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew form

Over their last 5 matches Chicago Fire have managed 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (LLWDW). Columbus Crew arrive in strong form: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats from their last 5 (WWWWW). Over those games Chicago Fire averaged 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, Columbus Crew 2.8 and 0.6.

What the numbers say

The model sees little between the teams: Chicago Fire 33%, Columbus Crew 35%, with 32% on the draw. Expected goals come out at 1.3 for Chicago Fire and 2.4 for Columbus Crew, and the most likely single scoreline is 1-2 (9%). Over 2.5 goals is rated 70% and both teams to score (GG) 65%. The clearest strengths in the team comparison: Columbus Crew in attack (58-42), Columbus Crew in defence (77-23), Columbus Crew in form (68-32).

Head-to-head record

In the last 8 meetings Chicago Fire won 1, Columbus Crew won 5 and 2 ended level, an average of 2.6 goals per game. Both teams scored in 4 of them and 5 went over 2.5 goals. The most recent meeting, on 8 Mar 2026, finished Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire.

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew odds

Across 5 bookmakers the best prices are 2.00 for Chicago Fire (Bet365), 4.00 for the draw (Bet365) and 3.34 for Columbus Crew (Pinnacle). With the margin removed the market reads 48% / 24% / 28%. Our model is 8.0 points higher than the bookmakers on the draw – the biggest disagreement on this match. Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.45 and under at 2.75.

Our Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew prediction

Our pick for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew is Columbus Crew or draw, rated 67%, best price 1.80. Correct score suggestion: 1-2. Check confirmed line-ups an hour before kick-off – a late absence can change the picture.

Quick answers

Who will win Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?: The model gives Chicago Fire 33%, the draw 32% and Columbus Crew 35%. Our tip is Columbus Crew or draw.
What is the predicted score for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?: 1-2 is the most likely scoreline (9%), from expected goals of 1.3 and 2.4.
Will both teams score in Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?: GG is rated 65% by the model and the best GG price is 1.44.
When and where is Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?: Saturday 7 November, 22:00 WAT, Major League Soccer (matchday 34), SeatGeek Stadium.

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