Our Chicago Fire II vs Columbus Crew II Prediction: 5-1
Chicago Fire II vs Columbus Crew II in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 3, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Chicago Fire II's Last Match – Chicago Fire II vs New York Red Bulls II
Chicago Fire II will hope to extend their good run following a 9-2 USA MLS Next Pro League win against New York Red Bulls II on July 27.
Columbus Crew II's Last Match – Columbus Crew II vs New York Red Bulls II
Columbus Crew II must win to recover from their recent 1-2 USA MLS Next Pro League defeat against New York Red Bulls II on July 31 and regain momentum. In that match, Columbus Crew II recorded 66% possession, firing 14 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbus Crew II | 66% | 0 (14) | 1.09 | 66 |
New York Red Bulls II | 34% | 0 (7) | 1.55 | 32 |
Chicago Fire II vs Columbus Crew II Stats
Key Stats
| Chicago Fire II | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 1.47 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 3 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Chicago Fire II are averaging 3.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew II average 0.9 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.