Chicago Fire FC vs Columbus Crew preview: November 7, 2026
Chicago Fire FC (16-7-10 W-D-L, 55 pts, 4th) host Columbus Crew (13-5-15 W-D-L, 44 pts, 8th) at SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois on November 7, 2026 in the 2026 MLS.
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How do Chicago Fire FC and Columbus Crew compare heading into their match?
- Chicago Fire FC are 4th in the Eastern Conference with 55 points from 33 matches (16-7-10 W-D-L); Columbus Crew are 8th in the Eastern Conference with 44 points from 33 matches (13-5-15 W-D-L).
- Chicago Fire FC score 1.9 (8th most of 30) and concede 1.5 (13th fewest) per match. Columbus Crew score 1.7 (15th most of 30) and concede 1.5 (12th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Chicago Fire FC 1.6 for and 1.3 against; Columbus Crew 1.3 for and 1.3 against.
- Chicago Fire FC at home: 9-2-5 W-D-L in 16 (1.9 scored, 1.3 conceded per match). Columbus Crew away: 4-3-9 W-D-L in 16 (1.6 scored, 1.9 conceded).
- Last 5 MLS matches: Chicago Fire FC 2-1-2 W-D-L, Columbus Crew 5-0-0 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 24 of 33 (73%) Chicago Fire FC matches and 22 of 33 (67%) Columbus Crew matches; 3 or more goals in 25 of 33 (76%) and 23 of 33 (70%).
- 3 earlier stored meetings: Chicago Fire FC 1, Columbus Crew 1, draws 1.
MLS matches this season only (Chicago Fire FC 33, Columbus Crew 33); ranks are among 30 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026) | Last 5 | Away (2026) | Home (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire FC | 16-7-10 | 2-1-2 (2-2) | 7-5-5 (1.8-1.7) | 9-2-5 (1.9-1.3) |
| Columbus Crew | 13-5-15 | 5-0-0 (2.8-0.6) | 4-3-9 (1.6-1.9) | 9-2-6 (1.7-1.1) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026 MLS season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026 MLS matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Chicago Fire FC attack against Columbus Crew defense
| Chicago Fire FC for | Columbus Crew against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.9 (8th) | 1.5 (19th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (8th) | 1.3 (25th) |
| Shots per match | 14.4 (7th) | 11.5 (26th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.2 (7th) | 4.7 (18th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.8 (6th) | 1.8 (28th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.7 (6th) | 8.2 (22nd) |
| Corners per match | 4.6 (24th) | 3.8 (27th) |
Columbus Crew attack against Chicago Fire FC defense
| Columbus Crew for | Chicago Fire FC against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.7 (15th) | 1.5 (17th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.3 (25th) | 1.3 (24th) |
| Shots per match | 12.7 (17th) | 11.8 (25th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.5 (21st) | 4.3 (21st) |
| Big chances per match | 2.5 (16th) | 1.9 (26th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.8 (25th) | 7.3 (27th) |
| Corners per match | 5.1 (10th) | 4.8 (17th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Chicago Fire FC, home matches | Columbus Crew, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 16 |
| Record | 9-2-5 W-D-L | 4-3-9 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Clean sheets | 4 of 16 (25%) | 3 of 16 (19%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 16 (0%) | 1 of 16 (6%) |
| Both teams scored | 12 of 16 (75%) | 12 of 16 (75%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 14 of 16 (88%) | 16 of 16 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 13 of 16 (81%) | 12 of 16 (75%) |
Scoring patterns
| Chicago Fire FC | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 7 of 33 (21%) | 8 of 33 (24%) |
| Failed to score | 3 of 33 (9%) | 4 of 33 (12%) |
| Both teams scored | 24 of 33 (73%) | 22 of 33 (67%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 28 of 33 (85%) | 30 of 33 (91%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 25 of 33 (76%) | 23 of 33 (70%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 14 of 33 (42%) | 12 of 33 (36%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.8 for, 0.8 against (30 matches) | 0.9 for, 0.7 against (32 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.1 for, 0.8 against (30 matches) | 0.8 for, 0.8 against (32 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Chicago Fire FC | Columbus Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.6 (8th) | 1.3 (25th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.3 (24th) | 1.3 (25th) |
| Shots | 14.4 (7th) | 12.7 (17th) |
| Shots, opponents | 11.8 (25th) | 11.5 (26th) |
| Shots on target | 5.2 (7th) | 4.5 (21st) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 4.3 (21st) | 4.7 (18th) |
| Big chances | 2.8 (6th) | 2.5 (16th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 1.9 (26th) | 1.8 (28th) |
| Possession % | 51.7 (10th) | 55.0 (5th) |
| Passes | 462.8 (18th) | 546.8 (3rd) |
| Passes, opponents | 425.0 (25th) | 444.1 (20th) |
| Corners | 4.6 (24th) | 5.1 (10th) |
| Corners, opponents | 4.8 (17th) | 3.8 (27th) |
| Fouls | 12.6 (11th) | 10.4 (23rd) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.3 (27th) | 11.1 (21st) |
| Yellow cards | 2.1 (8th) | 1.6 (26th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.8 (21st) | 2.1 (6th) |
| Shots inside the box | 9.7 (6th) | 7.8 (25th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 7.3 (27th) | 8.2 (22nd) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.2 (14th) | 4.9 (8th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 4.5 (14th) | 3.5 (25th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.7 (8th) | 1.6 (14th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.1 (29th) | 1 (30th) |
| Offsides | 2.1 (7th) | 2 (9th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 2.1 (7th) | 2.0 (8th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.0 (22nd) | 86.4 (4th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 82.0 (24th) | 87.2 (2nd) |
| Long balls | 47.1 (16th) | 41.8 (27th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 50.5 (6th) | 46.7 (14th) |
| Long balls completed | 20.7 (25th) | 21.3 (24th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 24.5 (6th) | 24.6 (5th) |
| Crosses | 15.0 (20th) | 15.8 (14th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 16.0 (18th) | 14.5 (24th) |
| Crosses completed | 4.1 (12th) | 3.3 (26th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 3.8 (18th) | 4.3 (10th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.2 (14th) | 7.2 (4th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.4 (24th) | 5.4 (22nd) |
| Tackles | 14.7 (18th) | 16.1 (3rd) |
| Tackles, opponents | 15.5 (8th) | 17.8 (1st) |
| Interceptions | 8.7 (23rd) | 9.5 (10th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 11.1 (2nd) | 10.0 (8th) |
| Clearances | 23.6 (6th) | 18.4 (26th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 21.2 (17th) | 21.2 (16th) |
| Ground duels won | 30.4 (26th) | 33.3 (5th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 32.9 (10th) | 32.8 (11th) |
| Aerial duels won | 9.6 (18th) | 7.1 (29th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 9.7 (18th) | 8.7 (22nd) |
| Big saves | 0.7 (23rd) | 0.9 (11th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.9 (10th) | 0.6 (30th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 30 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Chicago Fire FC
- Oct 31, 2026 (MLS): W 4-2 at Colorado Rapids
- Oct 28, 2026 (MLS): D 2-2 vs Orlando City SC
- Oct 24, 2026 (MLS): W 3-2 at Atlanta United FC
- Oct 17, 2026 (MLS): L 0-1 at New England Revolution
- Oct 14, 2026 (MLS): L 1-3 vs Philadelphia Union
- Oct 10, 2026 (MLS): W 2-1 vs New York City FC
Columbus Crew
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 2026 | Chicago Fire FC 0-0 Columbus Crew (at Columbus Crew) |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 2025 | Chicago Fire FC 2-0 Columbus Crew (at Chicago Fire FC) |
| Feb 22, 2025 | 2025 | Chicago Fire FC 2-4 Columbus Crew (at Columbus Crew) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Zinckernagel | forward | 30 | 6 G, 9 A, 87 SH | 1 G, 15 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Hugo Cuypers | forward | 11 | 12 G, 0 A, 40 SH | 4 G, 19 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Robert Lewandowski | forward | 17 | 6 G, 3 A, 39 SH | 1 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | midfielder | 31 | 11 G, 5 A, 54 SH | 2 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Robin Lod | midfielder | 24 | 4 G, 2 A, 23 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | |
| Andrew Gutman | defender | 24 | 1 G, 4 A, 15 SH | 0 G, 1 SH | Assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Arfsten | forward | 17 | 4 G, 4 A, 21 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Gonzalo Tapia | forward | 10 | 4 G, 2 A, 21 SH | 3 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Wessam Abou Ali | forward | 7 | 5 G, 1 A, 20 SH | 3 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Taha Habroune | midfielder | 31 | 5 G, 3 A, 29 SH | 2 G, 6 SH | |
| Brais Méndez | midfielder | 12 | 5 G, 2 A, 34 SH | 3 G, 20 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Mohamed Farsi | defender | 19 | 2 G, 5 A, 11 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this MLS season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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