Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs predictions, Jul 26, 2026

Jul 25, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to host the Chicago Cubs on July 26, 2026, both teams look to bolster their standing in the National League. The Pirates have managed to secure two wins in their last five outings, suggesting a mix of resilience and inconsistency. Conversely, the Cubs come into this matchup in slightly better form, having won three of their last five games, which may give them a confidence boost heading into this crucial contest.

The odds currently reflect a tight contest, with bookmakers favoring the Pirates slightly at 1.85 compared to the Cubs’ 2.03. This mirrors our model’s prediction, assigning a 53.5% probability of a home victory for Pittsburgh and 46.5% for an away win for Chicago. Given the offensive capabilities of both teams, a predicted final score of 6:4 indicates an expectation for a competitive high-scoring affair.

Tactically, the Pirates will need to leverage their home advantage while ensuring solid pitching to counterbalance the Cubs’ recent offensive form. Meanwhile, Chicago’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities could be key to their success. With both teams aware of what’s at stake, this matchup promises to be an exciting encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Pittsburgh
52.4%		 Chi Cubs
47.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 6:4

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.89 2.04
WilliamHill 1.84 2.05
Best for US Customers 1.81 2.01

Latest Results

24.07.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 2:3
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		 24.07.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 2:3
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

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.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 60:77. (average 3:3.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 34:49. (average 3.4:4.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.07.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 2:3
    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

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 103 60 43 470:432 0.583
    2 New York Yankees 103 58 45 481:392 0.563
    3 Chicago White Sox 102 54 48 488:448 0.529
    4 Boston Red Sox 102 53 49 432:385 0.520
    5 Cleveland Guardians 105 54 51 420:434 0.514
    6 Texas Rangers 103 52 51 432:461 0.505
    7 Seattle Mariners 104 51 53 419:403 0.490
    8 Minnesota Twins 105 51 54 498:530 0.486
    9 Houston Astros 105 51 54 482:523 0.486
    10 Baltimore Orioles 104 50 54 478:492 0.481
    11 Detroit Tigers 105 50 55 441:412 0.476
    12 Toronto Blue Jays 104 47 57 409:472 0.452
    13 Athletics 103 44 59 460:580 0.427
    14 Kansas City Royals 106 44 62 445:542 0.415
    15 Los Angeles Angels 104 41 63 448:507 0.394

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 104 66 38 539:380 0.635
    2 Milwaukee Brewers 103 64 39 516:386 0.621
    3 Atlanta Braves 103 61 42 515:408 0.592
    4 Chicago Cubs 103 58 45 523:457 0.563
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 104 56 48 448:464 0.538
    6 Arizona Diamondbacks 104 55 49 469:467 0.529
    7 Pittsburgh Pirates 104 53 51 545:495 0.510
    8 St.Louis Cardinals 103 52 51 456:462 0.505
    9 Washington Nationals 104 52 52 569:544 0.500
    10 Miami Marlins 104 52 52 459:450 0.500
    11 San Diego Padres 104 51 53 430:458 0.490
    12 Cincinnati Reds 102 48 54 427:488 0.471
    13 San Francisco Giants 103 43 60 424:487 0.417
    14 New York Mets 104 43 61 421:487 0.413
    15 Colorado Rockies 105 42 63 500:598 0.400

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