Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II: match statistics
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Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Columbus Crew II plays Chicago Fire II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Recent form
Columbus Crew II has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Chicago Fire II has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Columbus Crew II scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.57. Chicago Fire II scores 2.00 and allows 1.58. Games in this league average 3.30 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 74% of Columbus Crew II's games and 71% of Chicago Fire II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 83%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire II has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.60 per game. Columbus Crew II takes 13.1 shots per game, while Chicago Fire II takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Columbus Crew II leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.04 goals per game after halftime. Chicago Fire II leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Columbus Crew II's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Chicago Fire II, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.30 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
| Columbus Crew II | Chicago Fire II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.40 |
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.
Chicago Fire II is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Columbus Crew II · 1.8 pts / game - Chicago Fire II
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 II is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Columbus Crew II · 2 goals / game - Chicago Fire II
Columbus Crew II scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Chicago Fire II keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
Chicago Fire II scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
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 - Columbus Crew II
Over / Under - Chicago Fire II
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.
Chicago Fire II is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Columbus Crew II · 1.54 pts / game - Chicago Fire II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Chicago Fire II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +7 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Columbus Crew II
Chicago Fire II
* 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 Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew II | Liga | Chicago Fire II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.35 | 3.30 | ▲ 3.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 62% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 21% | • 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 84% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Columbus Crew II's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Chicago Fire II. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Columbus Crew II and Chicago Fire II play?
Columbus Crew II face Chicago Fire II on August 30, 2026 in MLS Next Pro. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Columbus Crew II and Chicago Fire II?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Columbus Crew II won 0, Chicago Fire II won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
Columbus Crew II score 1.78 goals per game on average and Chicago Fire II 2.00. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Columbus Crew II's matches and 71% of Chicago Fire II's.
What form are Columbus Crew II and Chicago Fire II in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew II have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Chicago Fire II 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II?
The statistical background for Columbus Crew II vs Chicago Fire II — 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.