Columbus Crew 4-2 Chicago Fire

Current streaks

Recent form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have shown a mixed run of form in their recent matches, with a notable three-game winning streak in Major League Soccer that was unfortunately halted by back-to-back losses. The team's attacking prowess is evident, having scored an impressive 12 goals in their last six games, averaging 2 goals per match. Their 4-0 victory over New England Revolution stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, defensive consistency remains a concern, with the Crew conceding in five out of six matches. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their current 5th position in the league, Columbus Crew's form suggests they are a team capable of both explosive attacking performances and defensive vulnerabilities.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have shown impressive form in their recent friendly matches, displaying a solid defensive record with four clean sheets in their last six games. The team have been particularly stingy at the back, conceding only 0.33 goals per game on average. Their most notable performance came in a high-scoring 5-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes, which stands out as an anomaly in a series of otherwise low-scoring encounters. Chicago Fire's ability to keep matches tight is evident, with 83% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite this defensive solidity, the Fire have managed to maintain a positive goal difference of 6, scoring 1.33 goals per game on average. Their current form shows a resilient side that is difficult to break down, whilst occasionally demonstrating their attacking prowess.

Recent home/away form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have displayed a mixed run of form in their recent home fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. The team have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting an impressive 14 times at an average of 2.33 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 10 goals in the same period. Notably, the Crew have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with their 4-3 victory over Orlando City and 4-0 thrashing of New England Revolution standing out. The team's matches have tended to be entertaining affairs, with 67% of their games seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals. Despite their inconsistent results, Columbus Crew have managed to maintain a positive goal difference and have kept one clean sheet in this run of home fixtures.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with a notable improvement in their most recent outings. The team endured a run of three consecutive defeats in Major League Soccer matches, conceding seven goals during this stretch. However, they've since shown resilience, securing two draws and a win in their last three friendly matches, all of which ended with clean sheets. The high-scoring encounter against Charlotte FC, which ended in a 4-3 defeat, stands out as an anomaly in an otherwise low-scoring run of games. Despite their struggles in official matches, Chicago Fire have demonstrated defensive solidity in their recent friendlies, with 83% of their last six away games featuring under 2.5 goals. Their ability to keep clean sheets in half of these matches is a positive sign, although their goal-scoring record remains a concern, averaging just 0.67 goals per game across this period.