Chicago Hounds vs California Legion Predictions - Chicago Hounds to win maiden Major League Rugby title
- Chicago Hounds have won 11 straight matches & remain unbeaten at home.
- California Legion have lost to Chicago Hounds twice this season.
- Chicago Hounds are tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap in the MLR final.
The Chicago Hounds have won all their matches this season (Getty Images)
Chicago Hounds vs California Legion Predictions
- Chicago Hounds vs California Legion Predictions
- Head to Head
- Chicago Hounds Form
- California Legion Form
- Team News
The Chicago Hounds have been in outstanding form in Major League Rugby this season, winning all their matches. California Legion performed well in their semi-final, but they have lost twice to Chicago this season.
- Chicago Hounds have won 11 consecutive fixtures this season (MLR).
- Chicago Hounds have won 6 consecutive home matches this season (MLR).
- Chicago Hounds defeated California Legion twice this season (MLR).
- California Legion have lost 3 of their last 6 away fixtures (MLR).
- California Legion lost by 24 points away to the Chicago Hounds this season (MLR).
Head to Head
Chicago Hounds have the advantage over California Legion, with two victories to none in two meetings.
Chicago Hounds beat California Legion 48-24 at home and 36-26 away during the regular season.
Chicago Hounds Form
The Chicago Hounds were in fine form in their MLR semi-final match against Old Glory DC last week, winning 52-22 at home after leading 31-3 at the break.
Before that performance, the Dawgs have been in tremendous touch at home this season. They defeated California Legion 48-24, the New England Free Jacks 50-26, Old Glory DC 49-31, Anthem 61-36, and the Seattle Seawolves 57-17.
Chicago finished first in the Major League Rugby table during the regular season, with 50 points from ten games. They won ten matches and lost none.
The Chicago Hounds have the advantage of playing the final against California Legion at home, where they have won nine consecutive matches, including six in a row this season.
California Legion Form
California Legion produced a solid second-half display in their MLR semi-final match against the Seattle Seawolves last weekend, winning 43-34 away from home after the score was 16-16 at half-time.
Before that, the Legion had produced mixed results on the road this season. They lost 48-24 to the Chicago Hounds, beat Old Glory 36-23, lost 26-21 to the New England Free Jacks, and defeated Anthem 55-26 before losing 33-19 to the Seattle Seawolves.
The Legion finished 3rd in the Major League Rugby table during the regular season, with 28 points from ten matches. They won five games and lost five.
California Legion will be aiming for a repeat semi-final performance against the Chicago Hounds in the final; however, they have failed to beat their opponents this season, which includes a 48-24 away defeat in Chicago.
Team News
Chicago Hounds
Chris Hilsenbeck has scored 89 points for the Chicago Hounds this season.
Theo Fourie has scored ten tries in this edition of Major League Rugby.
California Legion
Coby Miln has scored 116 points for the Legion this season.
Joe Man and Ben Houston have each scored six tries in the 2026 Major League Rugby season.
Verdict
The Chicago Hounds have made their home ground a fortress in Major League Rugby this season and are tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap in their final match against California Legion.
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