Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs predictions, May 26, 2026

May 25, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Pittsburgh

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As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to face the Chicago Cubs on May 26, 2026, at PNC Park, both teams bring contrasting recent form into this matchup. The Pirates have demonstrated resilience, winning three of their last five games. Their offensive unit shows a balanced approach, effectively utilizing both speed and power to put runs on the board. Additionally, their pitching staff has been reliable, often limiting opponents’ scoring opportunities.

In stark contrast, the Chicago Cubs are struggling, having failed to secure a victory in their last five outings. This downturn can be attributed to a lack of consistency in both batting and pitching. The Cubs have faced difficulties in generating runs, and their starting pitchers have not performed up to expectations, raising concerns about their ability to compete effectively.

Bookmakers favor the Pirates with odds of 1.76 for a home win against the Cubs at 2.14. Our model reflects this sentiment, assigning a 54.2% probability of a Pirates victory and 45.8% chance for the Cubs. While the Pirates’ current form and home advantage suggest they could take the win, the unpredictable nature of baseball means nothing is guaranteed. Fans can expect an intriguing contest as both teams vie for crucial points in the MLB season.

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Pittsburgh
54.8%		 Chi Cubs
45.2%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.79 2.17
WilliamHill 1.73 2.1

Latest Results

25.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 2:1
24.05.26 Toronto Blue Jays – Pittsburgh Pirates – 1:4
23.05.26 Toronto Blue Jays – Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:2
22.05.26 Toronto Blue Jays – Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:2
21.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Pittsburgh Pirates – 2:6		 25.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 2:1
24.05.26 Chicago Cubs – Houston Astros – 5:8
23.05.26 Chicago Cubs – Houston Astros – 0:3
22.05.26 Chicago Cubs – Houston Astros – 2:4
20.05.26 Chicago Cubs – Milwaukee Brewers – 0:5

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 9 and 7).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 3.
  • Recent performances by Pittsburgh have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Chi Cubs is on a losing streak (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Recently, Pittsburgh has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Chi Cubs has had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • We predict that Pittsburgh will win today’s game, with odds of 1.76.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 50:80. (average 2.5:4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 14:37. (average 2:5.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 2:1
    12.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 7:6
    11.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:4
    10.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 0:2
    17.09.25 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 4:8

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 51 34 17 243:205 0.667
    2 New York Yankees 54 32 22 258:190 0.593
    3 Cleveland Guardians 55 32 23 232:209 0.582
    4 Chicago White Sox 53 27 26 238:253 0.509
    5 Athletics 53 27 26 232:239 0.509
    6 Minnesota Twins 54 26 28 249:247 0.481
    7 Toronto Blue Jays 53 25 28 214:220 0.472
    8 Seattle Mariners 54 25 29 218:212 0.463
    9 Texas Rangers 52 24 28 201:195 0.462
    10 Baltimore Orioles 54 24 30 237:292 0.444
    11 Houston Astros 54 23 31 233:281 0.426
    12 Boston Red Sox 52 22 30 194:210 0.423
    13 Kansas City Royals 54 22 32 210:236 0.407
    14 Detroit Tigers 54 21 33 207:232 0.389
    15 Los Angeles Angels 54 20 34 217:279 0.370

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 54 36 18 282:180 0.667
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 53 33 20 274:168 0.623
    3 Milwaukee Brewers 51 31 20 251:180 0.608
    4 San Diego Padres 52 31 21 211:205 0.596
    5 St.Louis Cardinals 52 29 23 234:237 0.558
    6 Arizona Diamondbacks 52 28 24 239:232 0.538
    7 Chicago Cubs 54 29 25 254:235 0.537
    8 Cincinnati Reds 52 27 25 229:263 0.519
    9 Pittsburgh Pirates 54 28 26 258:235 0.519
    10 Washington Nationals 54 27 27 288:302 0.500
    11 Philadelphia Phillies 53 26 27 213:237 0.491
    12 Miami Marlins 54 25 29 231:242 0.463
    13 New York Mets 53 22 31 206:227 0.415
    14 San Francisco Giants 53 22 31 195:242 0.415
    15 Colorado Rockies 54 20 34 219:282 0.370

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