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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs predictions, Jul 24, 2026

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As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to host the Chicago Cubs on July 24, 2026, both teams enter this matchup with contrasting recent form. The Pirates have secured victories in 2 of their last 5 games, struggling to find consistency in their play. In contrast, the Cubs boast a more favorable run, winning 3 of their last 5 outings, indicating a stronger momentum heading into this encounter.

From a tactical perspective, the Pirates will look to leverage their home advantage, utilizing their ballpark’s dimensions to maximize scoring opportunities. Their recent games suggest an ability to produce runs effectively, as evidenced by a predicted final score of 5:3 in favor of the home side. On the other hand, the Cubs’ recent success could stem from a balanced approach at the plate, allowing them to capitalize on pitching inefficiencies.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.83 for a Pirates win and 2.03 for a Cubs victory, reflecting a slightly more favorable outlook for the home team. With a probability model estimating a 53.5% chance of a Pirates victory compared to 46.5% for the Cubs, bettors might find this contest especially intriguing. Ultimately, expectations for this game remain high, although the outcome is uncertain and will depend on the teams’ execution on the day.

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Pittsburgh
52.7%		 Chi Cubs
47.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.80 2.05
1.87 2.06
1.85 2.05
1.81 2.01

Latest Results

22.07.26 New York Yankees – Pittsburgh Pirates – 2:0
22.07.26 New York Yankees – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:5
20.07.26 New York Yankees – Pittsburgh Pirates – 8:5
19.07.26 Cleveland Guardians – Pittsburgh Pirates – 1:7
18.07.26 Cleveland Guardians – Pittsburgh Pirates – 5:3		 22.07.26 Chicago Cubs – Detroit Tigers – 1:5
21.07.26 Chicago Cubs – Detroit Tigers – 11:2
20.07.26 Chicago Cubs – Detroit Tigers – 6:8
19.07.26 Chicago Cubs – Minnesota Twins – 10:1
18.07.26 Chicago Cubs – Minnesota Twins – 6:2

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 7 and 4).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 2.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Recently, Pittsburgh has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Chi Cubs has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 58:83. (average 2.9:4.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 32:55. (average 3.2:5.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 2:7
    27.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 4:10
    26.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 12:1
    25.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 2:1
    12.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 7:6

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 101 59 42 458:426 0.584
    2 New York Yankees 102 57 45 480:392 0.559
    3 Chicago White Sox 101 54 47 483:439 0.535
    4 Cleveland Guardians 103 54 49 416:420 0.524
    5 Boston Red Sox 101 52 49 426:381 0.515
    6 Texas Rangers 102 51 51 427:457 0.500
    7 Seattle Mariners 103 51 52 415:398 0.495
    8 Baltimore Orioles 103 50 53 472:485 0.485
    9 Minnesota Twins 103 50 53 495:527 0.485
    10 Houston Astros 104 50 54 473:518 0.481
    11 Detroit Tigers 102 48 54 433:405 0.471
    12 Toronto Blue Jays 102 46 56 402:465 0.451
    13 Athletics 102 43 59 458:580 0.422
    14 Kansas City Royals 103 43 60 438:534 0.417
    15 Los Angeles Angels 103 41 62 442:500 0.398

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 103 65 38 535:378 0.631
    2 Milwaukee Brewers 102 64 38 514:381 0.627
    3 Atlanta Braves 102 60 42 508:402 0.588
    4 Chicago Cubs 102 57 45 520:455 0.559
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 103 56 47 448:463 0.544
    6 Arizona Diamondbacks 102 53 49 456:459 0.520
    7 Pittsburgh Pirates 103 53 50 543:492 0.515
    8 St.Louis Cardinals 101 52 49 448:448 0.515
    9 Washington Nationals 103 52 51 567:541 0.505
    10 Miami Marlins 103 52 51 457:446 0.505
    11 San Diego Padres 103 50 53 426:456 0.485
    12 Cincinnati Reds 101 47 54 423:486 0.465
    13 New York Mets 103 43 60 419:483 0.417
    14 San Francisco Giants 102 42 60 417:481 0.412
    15 Colorado Rockies 104 41 63 495:596 0.394

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