Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire Prediction: The Home team are favorites

Columbus Crew hosts Chicago Fire in the Lower.com field. The two clubs had met and played out an entertaining 3-2 score in favor of Columbus Crew. Chicago Fire ended up with just 10 men at the dying minutes of the 2nd half, and all hopes for a comeback did not materialize. Will the hosts be able to do the double over a familiar opposition?

MLS H/A Form: WDDDW

MLS Home Form: WDWLD

Columbus Crew have maintained a good record in their last 5 games in the MLS. They have not lost any of their last 5 games. Their last match ended in a narrow 1-0 win against Inter Miami FC. After playing a goalless first 45 minutes, Columbus Crew finally broke the deadlock in the 64th minute through a Luis Diaz goal.

Columbus Crew are in 6th position on the Eastern Conference table with 39 points. They are just 3 points behind 5th place Orlando City. A win here could see them climb up to 5th place.

MLS H/A Form: DLLLW

MLS Away Form: DLWWL

Chicago Fire are in poor form currently, as they have recorded just 1 win from their last 5 games. They played a goalless draw against the New England Revolution, after two straight defeats.

In the goalless draw, they fell behind as the opposition had more of the possessions, shots and corner kicks. They are also without a win in their last 2 away MLS games.

Chicago Fire are 13th in the Eastern Conference table with 31 points after 28 games. They have an opportunity to move higher up the table if they can record a crucial win here.

Both clubs have met 20 times in the MLS throughout their history. Columbus Crew have 7 wins, Chicago Fire have 5 wins and 8 matches ended in a draw.

In 8/10 of their matches against each other, less than 4.5 cards have been shown.

In 7/9 of their matches against each other, less than 10.5 corners have been taken

• Columbus Crew: No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
• Chicago Fire: Gastón Giménez (injury), Wyatt Omsberg (injury)

The stats point to an easy win for the hosts here. They are favorites based on stats and they should be comfortable playing with the home fans behind them

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