MLS: Chicago vs. Columbus Picks — Crew to Charge into Playoff Spots?  (Sep 27)

A hotly anticipated encounter is set for the MLS this weekend, as the Crew and Fire collide with just five points and one place separating the rivals. You can find the odds and our Chicago vs. Columbus picks here.

The Crew hold the healthy advantage at this late stage of the season, and a victory on Saturday could lift them into the top seven spots. However, they will need to respond after failing to win in their last two matches.

Chicago have recorded victories in two of their last three matches, and they could move into the top seven with a victory in this weekend’s clash, as well as gaining a win in their game in hand.

Chicago vs. Columbus Overview

Odds

Chicago vs. Columbus Head-to-Head Record

The Crew have dominated their recent clashes with the Fire, winning each of the last five. Their most recent success was recorded on home soil in February, gaining a 4-2 victory.

Chicago Team News

The hosts are unlikely to make many changes to the team that recorded an excellent 3-0 win over Minnesota last weekend. Both Zinckemagel and D’Avilla scored in that success.

Possible Lineup

Brady (GK); Rogers, Elliott, Waterman; Dean, Franco, D’Avilla, Gutman; Bamba, Cuypers, Zickemagel

Columbus Team News

The Crew were left frustrated following a second straight game dropping points last weekend after playing out a 1-1 draw at home against Toronto. Ibrahim Aliyu could be in contention to start this Saturday.

Possible Lineup

Schulte (GK); Moreira, Amundsen, Cheberko; Herrera, Chambost, Nagbe, Arfsten; Aliyu, Picard; Ali

Chicago vs. Columbus Picks

The Crew have dominated their recent meetings with the Fire, but all of the pressure this weekend will likely be on Chicago. The hosts come into this weekend in slightly better form, and that could lead to them being one of the standout Chicago vs. Columbus picks on Saturday.