Last Updated on March 6, 2024 1:13 pm by Erwin Noguera
The MLS is at its dawn, but we already had plenty of interesting and remarkable matches, with many projects showing their fangs.
Now we’ll focus on an Eastern Conference clash between the defending champions Columbus Crew, who started well this season and want to keep the momentum, and Chicago Fire.
Contrary to other seasons, the MLS is trying to organize in a scheme similar to other football leagues, so we prepare for the third matchday with excitement.
When and Where?
Saturday, March, 7:30 pm ET at the Lower.com Field
Moneyline odds:
Columbus Crew 1.59
Chicago Fire 5.11
Draw Offs:
4.4
Where Can I Watch?
ESPN+
Why Bet on Columbus Crew?
Columbus Crew will be the host, with their crowd to cheer and a good momentum thanks to being undefeated so far, after a win and a draw in their current campaign.
The defending champions have had a good start, but so did the first seven spots on the scoreboard, so this will be their opportunity to jump ahead of some of those other teams.
They may be carrying their momentum from last season to this one, so it’s a good chance to start summing points early and establish themselves in the top places. They face a team that has been less than decent recently, so they should make their home respected.
Columbus Crew is the kind of team that wants to put things to bed early, and they have an effective defense to support that approach.
Why Bet on the Chicago Fire?
We got Chicago Fire on the other side, and they are trying to pick up the pace while waiting for their first victory, with a loss and a draw. They have been somewhat aggressive in their approach but without major results.
They have scored four goals, being in the top four on the score count in the league. The issue is that they have also taken four themselves, which puts them in the top three on most taken.
That means their offense may be good enough to cause damage, but their defense will be their undoing unless they fix the details and holes where the opponents are slipping through.
Final Betting Analysis: Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew has everything set up in their favor on this clash, as they are playing home, their momentum is the best out of the two teams, and Chicago’s defensive game needs to be fixed, which translates into a weak spot that the Crew can exploit in this match.
We know that Chicago has a promising season coming their way if they manage to be tighter at the back, but for this match, we are much more confident about Columbus being able to exploit the details they have to fix.
Expect a 2-1 this Saturday.
Go for a victory for the locals at 1.59. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $59 for a total payout of $159.
Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire Betting Pick: Columbus Crew
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