Free MLS Pick Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew SC
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Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew SC
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Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew SC
Date: Saturday, August 17th, 2019
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
MLS Moneyline Odds: Fire +195, Draw +235, Columbus Crew SC +125
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Columbus Crew SC PK
MLS Betting Total: 2.5
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Chicago Fire
The Fire have had a terrible season, but somehow find themselves only 5 points behind the final playoff spot. They are in 10th right now with 33 points. That said, the Fire have to start winning games if they even want to think about making the playoffs. They have 1 win on the road, so a loss is more likely here.
The Fire scored just once in their last game against the Revolution. They average just 0.86 goals per game on the road, so it is not hard to believe that they will get shut out. I also do not think 1 goal will be enough to win this game, so the Fire need to score at least 2 to give themselves a real chance.
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The Fire allowed 2 goals to New England last week. They allow an average of 1.86 goals per game on the road. The only way the Fire have a chance to make playoffs is if their defense starts to play well. I believe they will concede at least one, so it will be up to the back line to limit the Crew as much as possible.
Columbus Crew SC
The Crew are a worse team than Chicago and it shows as they are 11th in the East. They have just 30 points and while they are not technically out of the playoff, they will need to go on a huge win streak and will need a ton of help. They are not exactly the best home team, winning just 5 of their 15 home matches so far.
The Crew attack came alive last week when they bear FC Cincinnati 3-1. Early goals were the difference and they will need this same mentality at home against the Fire. They scored 1.2 goals per game on average in their home games, but will need at least 2 to pick up the three points.
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The Crew do not have the best defense by any means, but they did hold Cincinnati too just 1 goal. Last time they played the Fire, they allowed them to score 2, so I believe if they hold them under 2 goals, they will win.
Free Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew SC MLS Prediction:
Chicago is a terrible road team, so I will take the home team to win.
4* Free MLS Betting Pick: Columbus Crew SC +125
The Crew are getting plus money in this game and I believe they will win.
MLS Free Score Prediction: Columbus Crew SC 3-1
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