Columbus Crew SC vs Chicago Fire FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS at Lower.com Field.
- Columbus Crew SC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Chicago Fire FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Chicago Fire FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Oct | New York Red Bulls | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Oct | New England Revolution | H | 4–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Philadelphia Union | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | D.C. United SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 19 Oct | Nashville SC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | Charlotte FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 29 Sep | Toronto FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Nashville SC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Chicago Fire FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #5 |
| 29 | Points | 42 |
| 27 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 5 / 14 | W / D / L | 12 / 6 / 8 |
| 39 | Scored | 46 |
| 43 | Conceded | 38 |
| -4 | GD | +8 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.62 |
| 30% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
31%
Clean Sheets
Chicago Fire FC this season
Chicago Fire FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 12th (29 pts). Chicago Fire FC are 5th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
3/6
16-30
4/4
31-45
6/6
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chicago Fire FC
0-15
7/2
16-30
7/5
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/6
61-75
8/–
76+
3/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Chicago Fire FC
| Hugo Cuypers | 11 G | |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 8 G | 3 A |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Columbus Crew SC welcome Chicago Fire FC for this crunch clash at Lower.com Field.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Malte Amundsen suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' Magnificent from Brian Gutierrez! That is 19 goals in 282 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 18' Columbus Crew SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 19' What a strike from Jacen Russell-Rowe! The score is 1-1.
- 22' Brian Gutierrez doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' With 2 assists to his name this season, Andrew Gutman is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chicago Fire FC.
- 37' Carlos Teran makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Chicago Fire FC are in front.
- 37' A moment of madness from Sergio Oregel on 37 minutes earns him a card. Chicago Fire FC will be frustrated.
- 42' Chicago Fire FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Philip Zinckernagel on 44.
- 46' Diego Rossi does the damage! The net is bulging and Columbus Crew SC surge ahead!
- 47' Hugo Cuypers makes way for Tom Barlow at the 47 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chicago Fire FC.
- 50' The Uruguay Diego Rossi breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 3-3!
- 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brian Gutierrez on 58.
- 59' Columbus Crew SC ring the changes. Jacen Russell-Rowe has done his job and it is now time for Aziel Jackson to step up.
- 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 69' Chicago Fire FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mauricio Pineda is hanging Sergio Oregel on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Columbus Crew SC that had 291 games and scored 434 goals.
- 79' Chicago Fire FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 83' Columbus Crew SC make a change. Mohamed Farsi trudges off to be replaced by Marcelo Herrera on 83 minutes.
- 88' The travelling Chicago Fire FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Columbus Crew SC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 7
- 18
- 10
- 6
- 28
- 25
- 19
-
23
Mohamed Farsi ↓ Marcelo Herrera 83'
- 27
- 21
Bench
- 20
-
2
Marcelo Herrera ↑ 83'
- 24
- 12
-
13
Aziel Jackson ↑ 59'
- 29
- 45
Chicago Fire FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 3
- 23
- 15
- 17
- 11
- 4
- 1
-
9
Hugo Cuypers ↓ Tom Barlow 47'
-
35
Sergio Oregel ↓ Mauricio Pineda 69'
- 24
Bench
-
12
Tom Barlow ↑ 47'
- 34
-
22
Mauricio Pineda ↑ 69'
- 25
- 5
- 36
-
26
Omari Glasgow ↑ 69'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gyasi Zardes | 8 |
| Jacen Russell-Rowe | 3 |
| Diego Rossi | 3 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 3 |
| Derrick Etienne | 3 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Luka Stojanovic | 2 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 2 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2025-02-23
Columbus Crew SC
4–2
Chicago Fire FC
W
2024-10-19
New York Red Bulls
2–3
Columbus Crew SC
W
2024-10-12
Columbus Crew SC
4–0
New England Revolution
W
2024-10-05
Columbus Crew SC
3–2
Philadelphia Union
W
2024-10-02
Columbus Crew SC
2–3
Internacional CF Miami
L
2024-09-28
D.C. United SC
2–2
Columbus Crew SC
D
Chicago Fire FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.35
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Chicago Fire FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
79%
Draw or Chicago Fire FC
41%
Columbus Crew SC or Chicago Fire FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 2
5%
1 – 0
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
4 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
0 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Chicago Fire FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 20% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Chicago Fire FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.