Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Major League Soccer fixture.
Columbus Crew got the job done on Sunday 10 March 2024, winning 2-1 at home to Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer). At the break it was 0-0.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Columbus CrewHome | Rating | Chicago FireAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,630 | Overall | 1,447 |
| 1,668 | Match venue | 1,400 |
| 1,668 | At home | 1,488 |
| 1,477 | Away | 1,400 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,584 | Attack | 1,431 |
| 1,564 | Defence | 1,489 |
| 1,582 | Home attack | 1,468 |
| 1,525 | Away attack | 1,413 |
| 1,613 | Home defence | 1,527 |
| 1,493 | Away defence | 1,457 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,888 | Goal environment | 1,948 |
| 1,723 | Home goals | 1,683 |
| 1,665 | Away goals | 1,765 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,542 | Close games | 1,488 |
| 1,659 | Winning margin | 1,434 |
Match venue compares Columbus Crew at home with Chicago Fire away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In 40 meetings since May 2012, Columbus Crew have won 17, Chicago Fire have taken ten and 13 were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire prediction page.