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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs predictions, May 27, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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On May 27, 2026, the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Chicago Cubs in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Pirates enter this contest with a solid recent record, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 games. They will be looking to capitalize on their home-field advantage, where they have shown resilience and strategic execution at the plate and in the field. Their offensive lineup has displayed an ability to score consistently, which will be crucial against a struggling Cubs team.

In contrast, the Chicago Cubs continue to face challenges, having lost all of their last 5 matches. Their recent form has raised concerns regarding their batting order and pitching stability. The Cubs will need to reassess their strategies to regain their competitive edge and find a way to break their losing streak.

The bookmakers favor the Pirates with odds of 1.88 for a home win compared to 1.97 for the Cubs. Model predictions suggest a 52.2% chance of a Pirates victory, with a predicted final score of 3:5, highlighting a potentially close contest based on offensive outputs. Ultimately, both teams have the means to influence the game’s outcome, ensuring a competitive matchup without guaranteed results.

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Pittsburgh
51.2%		 Chi Cubs
48.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:5

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.89 2.02
1.91 2.01
1.85 1.91

Latest Results

26.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 12:1
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		 26.05.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Chicago Cubs – 12:1
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

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 9 and 8).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 4.
  • Recent performances by Pittsburgh have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Chi Cubs has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • 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 1.88.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 57:78. (average 2.9:3.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 26:38. (average 3.3:4.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    11.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:4
    10.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 0:2

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 52 34 18 244:211 0.654
    2 New York Yankees 55 33 22 273:191 0.600
    3 Cleveland Guardians 57 32 25 237:225 0.561
    4 Chicago White Sox 54 27 27 241:258 0.500
    5 Athletics 54 27 27 234:248 0.500
    6 Minnesota Twins 55 27 28 254:250 0.491
    7 Toronto Blue Jays 55 26 29 224:229 0.473
    8 Seattle Mariners 55 26 29 227:214 0.473
    9 Texas Rangers 54 25 29 211:211 0.463
    10 Baltimore Orioles 55 25 30 243:293 0.455
    11 Houston Astros 56 24 32 249:291 0.429
    12 Boston Red Sox 53 22 31 200:217 0.415
    13 Kansas City Royals 55 22 33 211:251 0.400
    14 Los Angeles Angels 55 21 34 227:285 0.382
    15 Detroit Tigers 55 21 34 213:242 0.382

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 55 37 18 289:186 0.673
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 54 34 20 279:171 0.630
    3 Milwaukee Brewers 52 32 20 257:180 0.615
    4 San Diego Padres 53 31 22 211:208 0.585
    5 Arizona Diamondbacks 53 29 24 245:234 0.547
    6 St.Louis Cardinals 53 29 24 234:243 0.547
    7 Cincinnati Reds 54 29 25 243:267 0.537
    8 Chicago Cubs 55 29 26 255:247 0.527
    9 Pittsburgh Pirates 55 29 26 270:236 0.527
    10 Washington Nationals 56 29 27 304:307 0.518
    11 Philadelphia Phillies 54 27 27 216:237 0.500
    12 Miami Marlins 56 26 30 240:252 0.464
    13 San Francisco Giants 54 22 32 197:248 0.407
    14 New York Mets 55 22 33 210:241 0.400
    15 Colorado Rockies 55 20 35 222:287 0.364

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