Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew: match statistics
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Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Chicago Fire plays Columbus Crew in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for November 7, 2026. Venue: SeatGeek Stadium.
Recent form
Chicago Fire has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Columbus Crew has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Chicago Fire scores 1.85 goals per game and allows 1.52. Columbus Crew scores 1.67 and allows 1.48. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Chicago Fire's games and 67% of Columbus Crew's. The Over 2.5 rates are 76% and 70%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.52 per game. Chicago Fire takes 14.4 shots per game, while Columbus Crew takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 1.09 goals per game after halftime. Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
Chicago Fire's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (13 goals). For Columbus Crew, it is minutes 16-30 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Chicago Fire | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Columbus Crew is 114% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Chicago Fire · 3 pts / game - Columbus Crew
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chicago Fire is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.85 goals / game - Chicago Fire · 1.67 goals / game - Columbus Crew
Chicago Fire scores in 91% of games (30 of 33 games), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 33 games).
Columbus Crew scores in 88% of games (29 of 33 games), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
Over / Under - Columbus Crew
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Columbus Crew is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Chicago Fire · 1.55 pts / game - Columbus Crew
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 39%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Chicago Fire | Liga | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.36 | 3.26 | ▼ 3.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 64% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 64% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | • 21% | 20% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 78% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 83% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Chicago Fire's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Columbus Crew. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew play?
Chicago Fire face Columbus Crew on November 7, 2026 in MLS at SeatGeek Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?
Chicago Fire score 1.85 goals per game on average and Columbus Crew 1.67. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Chicago Fire's matches and 67% of Columbus Crew's.
What form are Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew in?
Over the last 5 games Chicago Fire have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Columbus Crew 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew?
The statistical background for Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.