Prediction: Columbus Crew to win 2-1
Best Odds: 11/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
The Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew will face each other in Major League Soccer Eastern Conference this weekend. The match will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois and is scheduled to kick off at 1am UK time on Sunday.
Chicago Fire
The Chicago Fire are struggling in Major League Soccer Eastern Conference at the moment. They are at the foot of the table, having picked up only 17 points from 18 matches. The Chicago Fire are level on points with 13-placed DC United, who have played 16 matches.
Ezra Hendrickson’s side will head into the MLS game against Columbus Crew on the back of a 2-1 defeat to the San Jose Earthquakes away from home in Major League Soccer. It followed a 1-0 win against the Philadelphia Union at home in the league. The Chicago Fire need to seriously improve their form, performances and results if they are to finish above the bottom place.
Team News:
Kendall Burks and Wyatt Omsberg are injured for the Chicago Fire and will miss the Major League Soccer match against the Columbus Crew. Chris Brady has an ankle problem, while Miguel Navarro is recovering from a positive COVID-19 test.
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew are not having the best of seasons and may not finish in the top half of the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table this season. They are as low as 10th in the league table at the moment with 22 points from 17 matches, three points behind fourth placed FC Cincinnati, who have played 18 games.
Caleb Porter’s side will head into the match against the The Chicago Fire on the back of a goalless draw with the Philadelphia Union at home in Major League Soccer. It followed a 2-1 win against Toronto FC away from home in the league. The Chicago Fire need to put together a winning run in order to finish in the top three of Major League Soccer Eastern Conference this season.
Team News:
There are no injury or suspension worries for the Columbus Crew. Lucas Zelarayan is likely to start in the forward line for the away team.
Key Factors to Consider
- Chicago Fire have scored 16 goals in 18 MLS games this season.
- Chicago Fire have conceded 24 goals in 18 MLS games this season.
- Chicago Fire have won just 4 out of 18 MLS games this season.
- Columbus Crew have scored 20 goals in 17 MLS matches this campaign.
- Columbus Crew have conceded 18 goals in 17 MLS matches this campaign.
Conclusion
The Columbus Crew are doing better than the Chicago Fire at the moment and are in better form. It is very likely that this Major League Soccer game will end in an away win.
Prediction: Columbus Crew to win 2-1
Best Odds: 11/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
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