Columbus Crew 2 vs Chicago Fire II – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

05/10/2025 at 13:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Historic Crew Stadium (Columbus, OH).

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Match Stats


Expected Goals (xG)
3.26	0.94
Ball Possession
55%	45%
Total shots
25	14
Shots on target
13	5
Big Chances
3	1
Corner Kicks
6	6
Passes
89% (470/529)	88% (381/434)
Yellow Cards
1	1
Expected Goals (xG)
3.26	0.94
xG on target (xGOT)
3.99	1.10
Total shots
25	14
Shots on target
13	5
Shots off target
6	6
Blocked Shots
6	3
Shots inside the Box
21	9
Shots outside the Box
4	5
Hit the Woodwork
1	0
Headed Goals
1	0
Big Chances
3	1
Corner Kicks
6	6
Touches in opposition box
38	24
Accurate through passes
0	1
Offsides
2	0
Free Kicks
14	15
Passes
89% (470/529)	88% (381/434)
Long passes
44% (12/27)	63% (31/49)
Passes in final third
79% (110/140)	79% (95/120)
Crosses
33% (4/12)	30% (3/10)
Expected assists (xA)
1.00	0.76
Throw-ins
10	10
Fouls
15	14
Tackles
67% (14/21)	58% (7/12)
Duels won
51	36
Clearances
16	20
Interceptions
11	8
Errors leading to shot
0	0
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper Saves
3	11
xGOT faced
1.10	3.99
Goals prevented
-0.90	0.99

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (1 - 2)
13', 0 - 1, Shokalook J. ⚽, Fleming R. (A),
15', Elliot Q. 🟨,
37', 0 - 2, Shokalook J. ⚽, Diouf J. (A),
42', 1 - 2, Rincon N. ⚽, Adams C. (A),
2nd Half (2 - 1)
46', Camacho R. ↓, Di Noto G. ↑,
48', 2 - 2, Adams C. ⚽, Rincon N. (A),
55', Diouf J. ↓, Berg H. ↑,
58', 2 - 3, Di Noto G. (Own goal),
72', Forfor P. ↓, Auvray K. ↑,
72', Sy I. ↓, Granda J. J. ↑,
81', Ferdinand K. ↓, Kone I. ↑,
82', Reynolds J. 🟨,
86', 3 - 3, Gbamble K. ⚽,
87', Poreba D. ↓, Herrera E. ↑,
87', Nigg D. ↓, Kanyane G. ↑,
Penalties (2 - 3)
1, Rincon N. (Pen),
1, Borso D. (Pen),
2, Gbamble K. (Pen),
2, Reynolds J. (Pen),
3, Granda J. J. (Pen),
3, Shokalook J. (Pen),
4, Rogers C. (Pen),
4, Fleming R. (Pen),
5, Di Noto G. (Pen),

Chances of winning

Columbus Crew 2
41.3%

Draw
21.9%

Chicago Fire II
36.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

42.6%

22.8%

34.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44%

22.1%

33.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Columbus Crew 2 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.3%)

Chicago Fire II has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.2%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Columbus Crew 2 than the current prediction. (+2.7%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Chicago Fire II than the current prediction. (-3.3%)

Columbus Crew 2 - Chicago Fire II Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.22 ↑ (2.15)	4.2 ↑ (4.02)	2.49 ↓ (2.65)	9% (9.2%)

The most likely Over/Under: 3.75

What is the prediction for Columbus Crew 2 - Chicago Fire II?

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

AH 0 - Chicago Fire II (1.92) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Chicago Fire II (votes: 1 - 100%).

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.

Preview Facts

A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 15 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
Chicago Fire II is Qualified for MLS Next Pro (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus Crew 2 won 1.
Columbus Crew 2 is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
In recent matches, Chicago Fire II has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
Chicago Fire II may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Columbus Crew 2 won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 16:27. (average 1.5:2.5).
Including home matches between the teams, Columbus Crew 2 won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 6:8. (average 1.5:2).

How many head-to-head matches has Columbus Crew 2 won against Chicago Fire II?

Columbus Crew 2 has won 3 of their last 10 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Chicago Fire II won against Columbus Crew 2?

Chicago Fire II has won 7 of their last 10 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Columbus Crew 2 - Chicago Fire II were as follows:

03.08.2025 Chicago Fire II - Columbus Crew 2 6:1

01.06.2025 Chicago Fire II - Columbus Crew 2 5:0

27.10.2024 Chicago Fire II - Columbus Crew 2 2:3

29.09.2024 Columbus Crew 2 - Chicago Fire II 0:1

21.06.2024 Columbus Crew 2 - Chicago Fire II 1:2

Latest results of Columbus Crew 2

25.09.2025 Cincinnati 2 - Columbus Crew 2 4:3 ✺

19.09.2025 Toronto FC II - Columbus Crew 2 0:0 ✺

14.09.2025 Columbus Crew 2 - Philadelphia Union II 1:3 ✺

07.09.2025 Columbus Crew 2 - Inter Miami II 4:0 ✺

31.08.2025 New York Red Bulls 2 - Columbus Crew 2 7:4 ✺

Latest results of Chicago Fire II

28.09.2025 Chicago Fire II - Atlanta United II 2:5 ✺

21.09.2025 Philadelphia Union II - Chicago Fire II 5:2 ✺

14.09.2025 Chicago Fire II - New York City II 4:5 ✺

10.09.2025 Chicago Fire II - Cincinnati 2 2:1 ✺

31.08.2025 New England Revolution II - Chicago Fire II 2:3 ✺

MLS Next Pro Table

2026

Northeast Division

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	New York Red Bulls II	5	3	0	2	0	11:5	11
2	Philadelphia Union II	5	3	1	0	1	8:4	11
3	Columbus Crew 2	6	3	1	0	2	10:9	11
4	New England Revolution II	5	2	2	0	1	6:4	10
5	Connecticut FC	5	2	0	0	3	8:11	6
6	Toronto FC II	5	1	0	2	2	10:7	5
7	Cincinnati 2	5	1	0	0	4	3:8	3
8	New York City II	4	0	1	1	2	1:7	3

Southeast Division

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Crown Legacy	6	5	1	0	0	22:6	17
2	Chattanooga	6	3	0	1	2	13:11	10
3	Atlanta United 2	6	3	0	1	2	9:8	10
4	Chicago Fire II	5	1	3	0	1	4:4	9
5	Orlando City B	5	2	1	0	2	11:13	8
6	Huntsville	5	1	1	1	2	8:14	6
7	Inter Miami II	6	0	1	2	3	6:14	4
8	Carolina Core	5	0	0	2	3	5:10	2

Pacific Division

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Ventura County	6	3	2	0	1	11:7	13
2	San Jose Earthquakes II	5	3	0	1	1	10:4	10
3	Real Monarchs	5	2	2	0	1	12:8	10
4	Vancouver Whitecaps 2	6	2	0	1	3	10:12	7
5	Los Angeles FC 2	5	1	1	2	1	10:12	7
6	Portland Timbers 2	4	1	1	1	1	2:6	6
7	Tacoma Defiance	6	0	1	1	4	3:10	3

Frontier Division

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	St. Louis City 2	6	4	2	0	0	16:6	16
2	Houston Dynamo 2	5	4	1	0	0	14:1	14
3	North Texas	6	2	1	1	2	11:9	9
4	Austin FC II	5	2	0	2	1	7:7	8
5	Minnesota 2	5	2	0	0	3	6:8	6
6	Sporting Kansas City II	7	0	1	1	5	5:20	3
7	Colorado Rapids 2	5	0	0	2	3	6:13	2

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Crown Legacy	6	5	1	0	0	22:6	17
2	New York Red Bulls II	5	3	0	2	0	11:5	11
3	Philadelphia Union II	5	3	1	0	1	8:4	11
4	Columbus Crew 2	6	3	1	0	2	10:9	11
5	Chattanooga	6	3	0	1	2	13:11	10
6	Atlanta United 2	6	3	0	1	2	9:8	10
7	New England Revolution II	5	2	2	0	1	6:4	10
8	Chicago Fire II	5	1	3	0	1	4:4	9
9	Orlando City B	5	2	1	0	2	11:13	8
10	Connecticut FC	5	2	0	0	3	8:11	6
11	Huntsville	5	1	1	1	2	8:14	6
12	Toronto FC II	5	1	0	2	2	10:7	5
13	Inter Miami II	6	0	1	2	3	6:14	4
14	Cincinnati 2	5	1	0	0	4	3:8	3
15	New York City II	4	0	1	1	2	1:7	3
16	Carolina Core	5	0	0	2	3	5:10	2

Western Conference

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	St. Louis City 2	6	4	2	0	0	16:6	16
2	Houston Dynamo 2	5	4	1	0	0	14:1	14
3	Ventura County	6	3	2	0	1	11:7	13
4	San Jose Earthquakes II	5	3	0	1	1	10:4	10
5	Real Monarchs	5	2	2	0	1	12:8	10
6	North Texas	6	2	1	1	2	11:9	9
7	Austin FC II	5	2	0	2	1	7:7	8
8	Vancouver Whitecaps 2	6	2	0	1	3	10:12	7
9	Los Angeles FC 2	5	1	1	2	1	10:12	7
10	Minnesota 2	5	2	0	0	3	6:8	6
11	Portland Timbers 2	4	1	1	1	1	2:6	6
12	Tacoma Defiance	6	0	1	1	4	3:10	3
13	Sporting Kansas City II	7	0	1	1	5	5:20	3
14	Colorado Rapids 2	5	0	0	2	3	6:13	2

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