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As the Chicago Cubs prepare to host the New York Mets on April 19, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent forms that could heavily influence the outcome. The Cubs have shown they are in solid shape, securing victories in four of their last five matchups. This surge in form indicates a growing confidence, which they will seek to leverage at Wrigley Field.
In stark contrast, the Mets are struggling, having lost all of their past five games. This downward trend could affect their morale and performance on the field, making it crucial for them to regain composure quickly.
Tactically, the Cubs may exploit the Mets’ vulnerabilities by capitalizing on their opponents’ misfortunes while employing a high-pressure strategy that has brought them recent success. Meanwhile, the Mets will need to tighten their defensive strategies and improve their offensive output if they are to turn their fortunes around.
Bookmakers currently favor the Cubs with odds of 1.84 for a home win, reflecting a 53.7% probability of victory according to predictive models, compared to the Mets’ 46.3% chances of an away win. With a predicted scoreline of 5-3, this match promises to be a critical clash as both teams vie for momentum in the early MLB season. Ultimately, while the Cubs enter as favorites, the unpredictable nature of baseball ensures that no outcome can be taken for granted.
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| Chi Cubs 52.3% |
NY Mets 47.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3
Outrights of MLB New York Mets: 6.23% Chicago Cubs: 4.64%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.92 | 2 | |||
| 1.8 | 2 |
Latest Results
| 18.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 4:2 17.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 12:4 15.04.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Chicago Cubs – 2:11 14.04.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Chicago Cubs – 4:10 13.04.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Chicago Cubs – 13:7 |
18.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 4:2 17.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 12:4 15.04.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – New York Mets – 8:2 14.04.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – New York Mets – 2:1 13.04.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – New York Mets – 4:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 4:2 17.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 12:4 25.09.25 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 5:8 24.09.25 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 10:3 23.09.25 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 7:9 |
Standings
Main
American League
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Tampa Bay Rays | 19 | 11 | 8 | 92:96 | 0.579 |
| 2 | New York Yankees | 21 | 12 | 9 | 103:82 | 0.571 |
| 3 | Texas Rangers | 20 | 11 | 9 | 87:70 | 0.550 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Angels | 21 | 11 | 10 | 113:98 | 0.524 |
| 5 | Cleveland Guardians | 21 | 11 | 10 | 83:89 | 0.524 |
| 6 | Detroit Tigers | 21 | 11 | 10 | 88:73 | 0.524 |
| 7 | Minnesota Twins | 21 | 11 | 10 | 108:93 | 0.524 |
| 8 | Athletics | 21 | 11 | 10 | 87:103 | 0.524 |
| 9 | Baltimore Orioles | 20 | 10 | 10 | 85:86 | 0.500 |
| 10 | Boston Red Sox | 20 | 8 | 12 | 79:90 | 0.400 |
| 11 | Seattle Mariners | 21 | 8 | 13 | 78:79 | 0.381 |
| 12 | Houston Astros | 21 | 8 | 13 | 111:126 | 0.381 |
| 13 | Toronto Blue Jays | 19 | 7 | 12 | 71:99 | 0.368 |
| 14 | Chicago White Sox | 21 | 7 | 14 | 75:109 | 0.333 |
| 15 | Kansas City Royals | 21 | 7 | 14 | 71:96 | 0.333 |
National League
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 19 | 15 | 4 | 112:60 | 0.789 |
| 2 | Atlanta Braves | 20 | 13 | 7 | 115:62 | 0.650 |
| 3 | San Diego Padres | 20 | 13 | 7 | 90:77 | 0.650 |
| 4 | Cincinnati Reds | 21 | 13 | 8 | 71:82 | 0.619 |
| 5 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 20 | 12 | 8 | 89:90 | 0.600 |
| 6 | Milwaukee Brewers | 20 | 12 | 8 | 103:82 | 0.600 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 20 | 12 | 8 | 100:77 | 0.600 |
| 8 | St.Louis Cardinals | 19 | 11 | 8 | 89:101 | 0.579 |
| 9 | Chicago Cubs | 20 | 11 | 9 | 110:81 | 0.550 |
| 10 | Washington Nationals | 21 | 9 | 12 | 118:134 | 0.429 |
| 11 | Miami Marlins | 21 | 9 | 12 | 95:98 | 0.429 |
| 12 | San Francisco Giants | 21 | 9 | 12 | 75:93 | 0.429 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Phillies | 19 | 8 | 11 | 72:106 | 0.421 |
| 14 | Colorado Rockies | 20 | 7 | 13 | 76:90 | 0.350 |
| 15 | New York Mets | 21 | 7 | 14 | 71:95 | 0.333 |
MLB Outrights
1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.23 (28.75%)
2. New York Yankees: 9.5 (6.74%)
3. New York Mets: 10.28 (6.23%)
4. Philadelphia Phillies: 11.08 (5.78%)
5. Atlanta Braves: 11.76 (5.45%)
6. Chicago Cubs: 13.8 (4.64%)
7. Seattle Mariners: 14 (4.58%)
8. Milwaukee Brewers: 16.76 (3.82%)
9. Toronto Blue Jays: 20 (3.2%)
10. Detroit Tigers: 20 (3.2%)
11. Pittsburgh Pirates: 22.2 (2.89%)
12. San Diego Padres: 22.4 (2.86%)
13. Baltimore Orioles: 23 (2.79%)
14. Texas Rangers: 23 (2.79%)
15. Boston Red Sox: 26 (2.46%)
16. Cincinnati Reds: 30.2 (2.12%)
17. Houston Astros: 41 (1.56%)
18. Kansas City Royals: 41 (1.56%)
19. Arizona Diamondbacks: 41.4 (1.55%)
20. San Francisco Giants: 48.2 (1.33%)
21. Cleveland Guardians: 51 (1.26%)
22. Tampa Bay Rays: 67 (0.96%)
23. Miami Marlins: 100.2 (0.64%)
24. Athletics: 101 (0.63%)
25. St.Louis Cardinals: 120.2 (0.53%)
26. Minnesota Twins: 126 (0.51%)
27. Los Angeles Angels: 151 (0.42%)
28. Washington Nationals: 180.2 (0.36%)
29. Colorado Rockies: 280.2 (0.23%)
30. Chicago White Sox: 401 (0.16%)
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