Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew Betting Lines, Odds, & Offensive Leaders September 27, 2025

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Chicago Fire is favored (+109) at home versus Columbus Crew (+196) on Saturday, after mixed results in their most recent matches in MLS — a win over Minnesota United FC and a draw against Toronto FC, respectively.

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Odds to Win

Chicago Fire to win vs Columbus Crew +109

Bet $20, Payout $41.80

Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew Odds & Favorites

  • Favorite: Chicago Fire (+109)
  • Underdog: Columbus Crew (+196)
  • Over/under: 3.5

Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew Betting Insights

  • In MLS, Chicago has put up 57 goals in 30 matches (third), and Columbus has conceded 47 (19th).
  • So far this season, Chicago has gone 7-3-3 in 13 matches as a favorite.
  • Chicago (+109) has been at least this big a favorite in seven games, and went 4-2-1.
  • The likelihood of Chicago winning this match is 47.8%, based on the moneyline.
  • Columbus ranks 10th in MLS in goals this season (51 goals, 1.6 per game), and Chicago is 24th in goals allowed at 53 total and 1.8 per match.
  • This season Columbus has been the underdog in seven matches, and won none.
  • This season Columbus (+196) has been at least this big an underdog in four games, and won none.
  • Based on the moneyline, Columbus has a 33.8% chance of winning this match.
  • A total of 17 times so far this season, Chicago and its opponent have combined for more than 3.5 goals.
  • The combined scoring average of the two teams this year (3.5) is the same as the total for this game.
  • Columbus games have had over 3.5 goals 10 times this year.
  • These teams allow a combined 3.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer goals than this matchup’s over/under.

Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew Offensive Leaders

Chicago Fire Offensive Leaders

  • Hugo Cuypers has taken a team-high 38 shots (25th in league) for Chicago, and scored 16 goals.
  • Philip Zinckernagel is another top shot-taker for Chicago (36), and has turned that into 14 goals.
  • Chicago’s primary playmaker is Zinckernagel as well — he also leads the team with 35 chances created, and has 11 assists.

Columbus Crew Offensive Leaders

  • Diego Rossi has 50 shots (11th in league) and 16 goals (seventh) for Columbus.
  • Jacen Russell-Rowe has 30 shots and seven goals.
  • Rossi also has amassed three assists plus a team-best 28 chances created (36th in league).
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